Understanding Islam through its Scriptures

This book simplifies the message and teachings of Islam for the benefit of the twenty-first century readers. It explains the basics of the religion, such as the concept of God and prophethood, as well as the more advanced topics like jihad. The book is divided into six sections that successively discuss the fundamental beliefs and practices in Islam; the nature of God and His glorious attributes; the life and qualities of Prophet Muhammad; the defining traits of the Qur’an (Koran) and its fundamental message; concepts central to Islam such as charity and supplication; and finally, the Islamic perspective on issues such as wealth and warfare. Comprehensive, yet easy to understand and decipher, this book is a must read for those who want to learn about Islam through its primary and undisputed sources – the Quran and authentic Hadith.

Table of Contents

The book is divided into various sections and chapters as follows.

Section I: The Fundamentals

1. What is Islam?
2. Who is Allah?
3. Primary Teachings
4. The Articles of Faith
5. The Five Pillars

Section II: The Creator

6. Some Defining Attributes of Allah
7. Where is Allah?
8. The Beautiful One
9. Light of the Heavens and the Earth
10. The Exceedingly Merciful

Section III: The Prophet

11. His Life Story
12. His Simple Lifestyle
13. His Polite Demeanor
14. His Remarkable Humility
15. His Splendid Smile

Section IV: The Scripture

16. Some Defining Attributes of the Qur’an
17. Why the Qur’an was Revealed in Portions
18. Four Basic Terms of the Qur’an
19. The Verse of Majesty
20. Summary of Surah Ya-Sin

Section V: Some Critical Concepts

21. Jihad
22. Sadaqah
23. Du’a
24. Optimism
25. Purity
26. Contemplation

Section VI: Miscellaneous Rulings

27. The Islamic Perspective on Wealth
28. The Islamic Ruling on Warfare
29. Prohibition of Forced Conversions
30. Fortune-Telling and its Various Forms
31. Why Islam Rejects Monasticism
32. Decorum for Visiting the Graves
33. Etiquette of Eating and Drinking

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About the Author

Ammar Awais is a resident of Islamabad, Pakistan. In addition to being an expert on Islamic finance and capital markets, he is an active researcher of the Quran and Sunnah. He manages IslamExplained.info and also writes regularly for other Islamic publications with the intent to reawaken the spirit of studying authentic Islamic texts firsthand and promoting a practical implementation of their teachings. He keenly believes in using quizzes and similar engaging techniques to educate young Muslims about Islam.