Understanding Salat
Understanding Salat

Author: Rizwan Khan

Publisher: MKA USA Publications Ltd

Published: 2020-11

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 0999079492

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How ofter do you find yourself observing Salat and focusing on everything but God? With thoughts of grocery shopping, dinner, homework, and your phone going off, it is easy to be distracted during prayer. Yet, Salat is a time reserved for building a personal relationship with Allah. Spiritual growth necessitates removing distractions that keep us from the remembrance of God during Salat. A challenge in removing distractions is that many are unaware of the deep meanings behind every word of Salat. Take Allah’s attributes of Al-Kabir, invoked when we say Allahu Akbar, and Al-‘Azim which is said during Ruku. Both refer to Allah’s greatness, but Kabir refers to objective greatness, while Azim is a personal attestation to Allah’d grandeur. Through a word by word commentary, Understanding Salat seeks to help readers progress on the spiritual path towards God.

The Islamic Mode of Worship
The Islamic Mode of Worship

Author: Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad

Publisher: Islam International Publications Ltd

Published: 2019-06-01

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 1848809123

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In The Islamic Mode of Worship, Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad(ra) provides a brief but comprehensive overview of the formal Islamic prayer and its primary purpose. Key concepts including the sequence of positions, ablution and prescribed timings are explained in lucid terms and through the use of integrated illustrations. Important verses of the Holy Quran pertaining to the prayer are also highlighted and presented in a simple manner for book is a valuable resource for those who wish to know more about one of Islam’s most fundamental pillars.

Blessings of Prayer
Blessings of Prayer

Author: Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad

Publisher: Islam International

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 1853728683

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Barakatud Du'a or The Blessings of Prayer, written by the Promised Messiah in 1893, is a refutation of Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan's view that there is no such thing as the acceptance of prayer, and that prayer is no more than a form of worship. The Promised Messiah rejects this view and proclaims that Allah hears and accepts the supplication of believers which are offered in humility and sincerity, and that the acceptance of prayer sets in motion its own chain of causes which culminates in the fulfilment of the objective prayed for. In the second part of the book, which deals with Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan's other book Usulut Tafsir (On the Principles of Commentary of the Holy Quran), the Promised Messiah presents his criteria or guiding principles for the correct interpretation of the Holy Quran.

Understanding Islam - 52 Friday Lectures
Understanding Islam - 52 Friday Lectures

Author: Mirza Yawar Baig

Publisher: Standard Bearers Academy

Published: 2012-10-02

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 1479304182

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For many years I have felt the need for two things: Juma Khutbaat which are relevant to contemporary issues, delivered in simple language and idiom easily understood by common people and from which they can clearly take home application lessons. For the Khateeb it is always a challenge, having to think of an idea, researching material to support it, put it together as a Khutba and delivering it. I know how much of a help it is to have ready material on hand. With that in mind I decided to publish this book of 52 Khutbas (good for the full year which has 52 weeks) which I delivered at our Masjid on Road # 9, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad (Mahmood Habib Masjid and Islamic Centre), in the hope that those who have to give Khutbas will find it useful. Naturally I hope that this book will be useful and indeed enjoyable and a source of guidance and application of the Islamic Way in our lives, not only for Khateebs but also for all those who wish to read it and take heed of the subjects. The book is presented at cost and is available as a free download from my site

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Islam, 2nd Edition
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Islam, 2nd Edition

Author: Yahiya Emerick

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2004-11-02

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 1101097426

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An up-close and up-to-date look at an often misunderstood faith This completely revised and updated guide explores the tenets of the Qu’ran (a.k.a. Koran), examines the history of the religion and its relationship to Christianity and Judaism, and features an expanded section on the true story behind “jihad.” It explores Islamic views on war and terrorism, including the Muslim perspective on the tragic events of September 11, and the subsequent U.S. presence in both Afghanistan and Iraq. • Excellent sales for the first edition • Islam is the fastest growing religion in America, with more than six million devoted followers • Features an expanded section on women in Islam, including their status within the Taliban, and the Islamic practice of polygamy

Understanding Religious Ethics
Understanding Religious Ethics

Author: Charles Mathewes

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-03-02

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1444323423

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This accessible introduction to religious ethics focuses on the major forms of moral reasoning encompassing the three ‘Abrahamic’ religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Draws on a range of moral issues, such as examples arising from friendship, marriage, homosexuality, lying, forgiveness and its limits, the death penalty, the environment, warfare, and the meaning of work, career, and vocation Looks at both ethical reasoning and importantly, how that reasoning reveals insights into a religious tradition Investigates the resources available to address common problems confronting Abrahamic faiths, and how each faith explains and defends its moral viewpoints Offering concrete topics for interfaith discussions, this is a timely and insightful introduction to a fast-growing field of interest

Understanding Islam
Understanding Islam

Author: Chris Hewer

Publisher: SCM Press

Published: 2014-07-28

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 0334052335

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This book is designed to take people on the first steps in understanding Islam and the way that Muslims think and see the world. It grows out of extensive experience of teaching the course on which it is based.

Scientific Research and Scholarly Writing in Islam
Scientific Research and Scholarly Writing in Islam

Author: Alpha Mahmoud Bah

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 0595163890

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Comprehensibly structured, this guidebook is intended for scholars of various fields, especially Muslims. Alongside specific applications in Islamics, it first clarifies the notion of scientific research and scholarly writing. It then addresses the processes of collecting data and writing a research paper, section by section, from the Title to the Acknowledgments; emphasis is laid on documenting sources both in the text and the References section, with illustrations ranging from multivolume books to on-line documents. The book finally explores the publication process and debates on misconceptions from the religious viewpoint and on ungrammatical and other criticizable English uses.