A Simple Introduction to Islam

Contents Foreword 5 Tawheed: Oneness of God 9 Who Are Angels? 10 Who Are the Prophets? 12 Prophet Muhammad 14 Life of Prophet Muhammad 18 The Teachings of the Prophet 21 Quran: Word of God 27 Hadith: Traditions of Prophet Muhammad 28 Islam: Submission to God 30 Iman: Belief in God 31 The Trial of Man 33 Creation Plan of God 35 Actions Depend Upon Intention 36 Concept of Hereafter 38 Paradise and Hell 40 Rabbaniyat: Islamic Spirituality 41 Taqwa: God-Consciousness 44 Shukr: Gratitude to God 46 Zikr: Remembrance of God 48 Salat: Prayer Instills Modesty in a Worshipper 50 Sawm: Fasting Teaches Restraint 52 Zakat: The Law of Almsgiving