The Final Divine Religion – ISLAM

Dr. Murat Kaya

Paperback, 136 Pages, Black & White
5.5 x 8.5 Inches
Erkam World

The book was prepared for those newly acquainted with Islam; it serves as a handbook to learn Islam from the most authentic sources, in the quickest way. For its concise recap of the basics of Islam, the work is ideal for those seeking introductory information on the religion. It begins by expounding the connections between human beings, the universe and the Creator and the relationship between man and religion, making use of subheadings to highlight the essentials of Islam in the process. In all matters dealt with, the Quran and Sunnah remain as the main sources.

Enriching the content of the book are topics like the basics of Islamic creed, the importance attached by Islam to the environment, a selection of Islam’s prohibitions, the Quran and Prophet Muhammad Mustafa -blessings and peace be upon him-.

Synoptically covering just about all the important aspects of Islam, the book should serve as a key for a broader and more detailed research.

Table of Contents:

PART I

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ISLAM

1. Its Essence is Oneness of God (Tawhid)
2. Islam is a natural religion, it does not clash with reason
3. No priest intermediates between God and His Subjects / There is no Clergy Class in Islam
4. Islam establishes the balance between the World and the Hereafter, the Material and the Spiritual
5. Islam Encourages Learning which Encompasses Science, Wisdom, and Religion
6. Islam Considers Justice the Prime Virtue
7. Islam is a universal religion
8. Islam Holds All Human Beings Equal
9. Islam Considers Freedom of Religion and Conscience Paramount
10. Ease (in religious duties) is One of the Principles of Islam
11. Islam Plants Optimism and Hope
12. Islam Upholds Social Solidarity
13. Islam Places Utmost Value on Human Beings

PART II

CREED, RITUAL WORSHIP AND RULINGS PERTAINING TO WORLDLY MATTERS (Mu’amalat)

A. ISLAMIC ARTICLES OF BELIEF

1. Belief in God (Allah)
2. Belief in Angels
3. Belief in the Books Revealed to Messengers of God
4. Belief in Prophets and Messengers of God
5. Belief in the Hereafter
6. Belief in Destiny

B. TYPES OF WORSHIP IN ISLAM AND THE WISDOM BEHIND THEM

1. Ritual Prayer and Its Wisdom
2. Fasting and its wisdom
3. Mandatory Alms (poor-due), Charity, Aid and their Wisdom
4. Hajj and its wisdom

C. ISLAMIC PROHIBITIONS AND THEIR HARMS

1. Interest
2. Drinking Alcohol
3. Fornication

D. THE ENVIRONMENT, CLEANLINESS AND WATER IN ISLAM

1. The Environment
2. Cleanliness
3. Water

PART III

THE NOBLE QURAN

1. Its Revelation and Preservation
2. Its Miraculous Nature

a. It Informs Us of the Unknown

b. It Sheds Light on Scientific Discoveries

PART IV

THE MESSENGER OF MERCY HIS EXCELLENCY MUHAMMAD MUSTAFA (peace be upon him)

1. His childhood and youth
2. The Period of Prophethood
3. The Era of Medina
4. Examples from His Unmatched Morals
5. The Endless Love that He Elicits
6. His miracles