Discovering Islam
Discovering Islam is an invitation to learn about the fundamental message, spirit, and practice of Islam. This book covers an array of essential concepts, practices, and beliefs. It takes you through the core principle of the Oneness of God to the most contemporary concept of (jihad).
Discovering Islam is an invitation to learn about the fundamental
message, spirit, and practice of Islam. This book covers an array
of essential concepts, practices, and beliefs. It takes you through
the core principle of the Oneness of God to the most
contemporary concept of (jihad).
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When a Society Ceases to Pray ............................................................... 64<br />
Details of the Five Prescribed Prayers ................................................... 64<br />
VIII<br />
FASTING (SAWM) ....................................................................................... 73<br />
IX<br />
ALMSGIVING (ZAKAT AND KHUMS) ...................................................... 75<br />
Specifics of the Zakat and Khums ............................................................ 77<br />
X<br />
PILGRIMAGE TO THE CITY OF MECCA (HAJJ) ....................................... 79<br />
Significance of the Hajj ............................................................................ 80<br />
The Rites of the Hajj ................................................................................. 81<br />
XI<br />
STRIVING (JIHAD) ..................................................................................... 85<br />
XII<br />
ENJOINING GOOD AND FORBIDDING EVIL ............................................ 87<br />
XIII<br />
SUPPORTING THOSE WHO WALK IN THE PATH OF GOD .................... 89<br />
XIV<br />
TURNING AWAY FROM THE ENEMIES OF GOD .................................... 91<br />
XV<br />
RELIGIOUS TEXTS ..................................................................................... 93<br />
The Quran ................................................................................................... 93<br />
Science and the Quran ............................................................................. 94<br />
The Qualities of the Quran in the words of Imam Ali ......................... 97<br />
Supplications to God (Dua) ...................................................................... 97<br />
Dua Kumayl ................................................................................................ 98<br />
XVI<br />
OTHER ISLAMIC ISSUES ......................................................................... 101<br />
Leadership of the Muslims after Prophet Muhammad ..................... 101
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