THE RELIGION OF HUMANITY: Islam’s Ethical and Spiritual Outlook

A Victorious Encounter 262 A Positive Turning Point 264 The Power of Words 265 Listening to Criticism 268 Turning Point 270 Cutting Off Ties 271 Types of Wrongdoing 272 Patience and Compassion 274 True Wisdom 275 High-Mindedness 276 The Way of a Believer 278 A Small Incident, A Big Lesson 279 Two Types of People 281 Two Witnesses 282 What Needs to be Done 283 A Traveler’s Life 285 The Importance of Supplication 286 You Are Members, One of Another 288 Chapter Five Women Of Paradise 291 Woman and Man 293 Women of Paradise 294 The Natural Order 297 Division of Responsibilities 300 The Best Treasure 303 Abundant Good 305 Women’s Ethics 307 Everyday Life 310 Good Social Conduct 313 A Believer’s Home 316 Upbringing of Children 319 Reconciliation is Better 322 Let Time Work for You 324 Prophetic Advice 326 Deserving Paradise 329 Misunderstanding 331 Backbiting is Forbidden 334 Hajar: The Mother of Ishmael 336 Khadijah: The Prophet’s First Companion 339 Aisha: A Legacy of Knowledge and Simplicity 342 The Power of Faith 345 A Testimony 348 Three Stages 350 Marriage and Divorce  CONTENTS