Teach Yourself Islam

by Maqsood, Ruqaiyyah Waris

• ISBN13: 9780071478021
• ISBN10: 0071478027
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-02-01
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

Given recent political developments, many want to know more about Islam. This accessible and informative guide covers not only Islamic history, theology, and the life of Muhammad, but also the role of the religion in shaping world politics. With this book, you'll come away with a well-rounded understanding of Islam and its various sects worldwide. Covers fundamentalism and terrorism in the name of Islam Explains the Qur'an and its teachings Describes the practicalities of being a Muslim in the 21st century

Table of Contents

Introduction Muhammad: the life of the blessed prophet

Muhammad: the succession The Qur'an and its teachings

The Qur'an

The key teachings of Islam Islamic worship Worship- Ibadah

The pillars of Islam

The practical worship of Islam Hajj

pilgrimage to Makkah Jihad Festivals and special days Places of worship Mosques Shariah

the Islamic way of life Shariah

the Prophet's way Sufism Human rights

The sanctity of life Justice, crime and punishment Work and wealth Sex Women's rights Drugs, alcohol and tobacco Friendship and hospitality

Unity and khilafah and Muslim organization Green Islam Islamic ethics Rites of passage Birth Marriage Divorce

The twilight years Death and burial Social Islam

Islamic dress Islamic diet Problems for Muslims in non-Muslim societies Racism and Islamaphobia Islam in the twenty-first century

Glossary Taking it further

Index

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