The Spirit of Islam

CONTENTS Foreword 10 Oneness of God 13 Who are the Angels? 15 The Role of Prophets 17 What is the Quran? 19 The Traditions of the Prophet 20 The Meaning of Islam 22 How Does Faith Change a Person? 24 The Test of This Life 26 Actions Depend upon Intention 28 The World Hereafter is Sure to Come 30 Paradise and Hell 32 The Power of Spirituality 34 Fear of God Helps Maintain High Principles 36 Gratitude to God 38 Daily Remembrance of God 40 Prayer Instils Modesty in the Worshipper 42 Fasting Teaches Restraint 44 The Law of Almsgiving 46 The Benefits of Hajj 48 The Simple Principle of Morality 50 Why Patience is Necessary in Life 52 Speaking the Truth 54 Fulfil Your Promise 56 The Importance of Cleanliness 58 Tolerance Leads to Respecting Differences 60 Avoidance of Clash 62 At the Time of Differences 64 A Good Neighbour is a Good Human Being 66 A Believer’s Duties toward Humanity 68 The Creation Plan of God 70 Serving Humanity 72 Islam and Human Equality 74 God does not Differentiate between His Creatures 76 How to Deal with Enmity 78 A Believer Keeps the Peace in Every Situation