Islamic Teachings: An Overview

This book is an overview of Islamic teachings written in a relatively simple language to offer some understanding to non-specialists unable to engage in deep study of Islamic doctrines.

Content includes:
A brief look at the history of religions; the importance of religion to human tranquility; Islam in comparison with other religions; Islam in comparison with other social systems; the origin of creation is natural Proof that there is a Maker; the effects of curiosity in human life; God Most High has all the attributes of perfection; why does man at times fail to accord with this truth?; The proof of prophecy and the differences between man and other beings; Prophets in the midst of human society and the Prophets of decision and other Prophets (Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, the Messiah The Messenger, Muhammad); The Noble Qur’an; Proof of the Imamate; The Messenger names his successor; Fatima the magnificent; the most true Various religions and sects and the doctrine of the Resurrection & the Resurrection according to the Qur’an; from death to resurrection; the meaning of death and the barzakh (period between life on earth and Day of Resurrection i.e. when we’re in our graves); duties towards one’s mother and father; rights of children; duties toward neighbours; duties toward the poor and needy; harmful effects of lies, backbiting and slander; jihad (struggle)