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A brief illustrated guide to understanding Islam / I.A. Ibrahim.

By: Publication details: Houston : Darussalam, 1997.Edition: 2nd edDescription: 74 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9789960340111
  • 9960340112
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • Ref 297 Ibr
LOC classification:
  • BP161.2 .I266 1997
NLM classification:
  • 297 IBR 1997
Other classification:
  • 11.80
Online resources:
Contents:
Ch. 1. Some evidence for the truth of Islam. The scientific miracles in the Holy Qur an. The Qur an on human embryonic development ; The Qur an on mountains ; The Qur an on the origin of the universe ; The Qur an on the cerebrum ; The Qur an on seas and rivers ; The Qur an on deep seas and internal waves ; The Qur an on clouds ; Scientists' comments on the scientific miracles in the Holy Qur an -- The great challenge to produce one chapter like the chapters of the Holy Qur an -- Biblical prophecies on the advent of Muhammad, the prophet of Islam -- The verses in the Qur an that mention future events which later came to pass -- Miracles performed by the Prophet Muhammad -- The simple life of Muhammad -- The phenomenal growth of Islam -- Ch. 2. Some benefits of Islam. The door to eternal paradise -- Salvation from Hellfire -- Real happiness and inner peace -- Forgiveness for all previous sins -- Ch. 3. General information on Islam. What is Islam? -- Some basic Islamic beliefs. Belief in God ; Belief in the angels ; Belief in God's revealed books ; Belief in the prophets and messengers of God ; Belief in the Day of Judgement ; Belief in Al-Quadar -- Is there any sacred source other than the Qur an? -- Examples of the Prophet Muhammad's sayings -- What does Islam say about the Day of Judgement -- How does someone become a Muslim? -- What is the Qur an about? -- Who is the Prophet Muhammad? -- How did the spread of Islam affect the development of science? -- What do Muslims believe about Jesus? -- What does Islam say about terrorism? -- Human rights and justice in Islam -- What is the status of women in Islam? -- The family in Islam -- How do Muslims treat the elderly? -- What are the five pillars of Islam? The testimony of faith ; Prayer ; Giving Zakat (support of the needy) ; Fasting the month of Ramadan ; The pilgrimage to Makkah -- Islam in the United States.
Previous ed., 1996.Summary: This Islamic guide is for non-Muslims who would like to understand Islam, Muslims (Moslems), and the Holy Quran (Koran). It is rich in information, references, bibliography, and illustrations. It has been reviewed and edited by many professors and well-educated people. It is brief and simple to read, yet contains much scientific knowledge. - Publisher.Summary: This book is a brief guide to understanding Islam. It consists of three chapters: "Some Evidence for the Truth of Islam", "Some Benefits of Islam", and "General Information on Islam."
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 71-74).

Ch. 1. Some evidence for the truth of Islam. The scientific miracles in the Holy Qur an. The Qur an on human embryonic development ; The Qur an on mountains ; The Qur an on the origin of the universe ; The Qur an on the cerebrum ; The Qur an on seas and rivers ; The Qur an on deep seas and internal waves ; The Qur an on clouds ; Scientists' comments on the scientific miracles in the Holy Qur an -- The great challenge to produce one chapter like the chapters of the Holy Qur an -- Biblical prophecies on the advent of Muhammad, the prophet of Islam -- The verses in the Qur an that mention future events which later came to pass -- Miracles performed by the Prophet Muhammad -- The simple life of Muhammad -- The phenomenal growth of Islam -- Ch. 2. Some benefits of Islam. The door to eternal paradise -- Salvation from Hellfire -- Real happiness and inner peace -- Forgiveness for all previous sins -- Ch. 3. General information on Islam. What is Islam? -- Some basic Islamic beliefs. Belief in God ; Belief in the angels ; Belief in God's revealed books ; Belief in the prophets and messengers of God ; Belief in the Day of Judgement ; Belief in Al-Quadar -- Is there any sacred source other than the Qur an? -- Examples of the Prophet Muhammad's sayings -- What does Islam say about the Day of Judgement -- How does someone become a Muslim? -- What is the Qur an about? -- Who is the Prophet Muhammad? -- How did the spread of Islam affect the development of science? -- What do Muslims believe about Jesus? -- What does Islam say about terrorism? -- Human rights and justice in Islam -- What is the status of women in Islam? -- The family in Islam -- How do Muslims treat the elderly? -- What are the five pillars of Islam? The testimony of faith ; Prayer ; Giving Zakat (support of the needy) ; Fasting the month of Ramadan ; The pilgrimage to Makkah -- Islam in the United States.

Previous ed., 1996.

This Islamic guide is for non-Muslims who would like to understand Islam, Muslims (Moslems), and the Holy Quran (Koran). It is rich in information, references, bibliography, and illustrations. It has been reviewed and edited by many professors and well-educated people. It is brief and simple to read, yet contains much scientific knowledge. - Publisher.

This book is a brief guide to understanding Islam. It consists of three chapters: "Some Evidence for the Truth of Islam", "Some Benefits of Islam", and "General Information on Islam."

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