The Five Pillars of Islam

"It's a valuable reference book not only for those who follow Islam but also for others who simply want to know more about the faith life of Muslims. You want to know how Muslims should pray while traveling on a plane? The book tells you. Do you want to know how the Prophet Muhammad fasted? Again, the book tells you." Bill Tammeus, Faith Matters Blog

"I am delighted to recommend this book as it fills an important gap in English Islamic literature in introducing the reality of Islam.... It effectively merges reason with revelation and tradition with modernity." Prof Dr M.Munir, University of Al-Azhar, Cairo

"Shaykh Dr Musharraf Hussain has rendered this invaluable service in which he has remained true to tradition whilst taking into account the contemporary lives of Muslims. A truly scholarly piece of work." Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra, Leicester

Préface
Kube Publishing Ltd.

Auteur
Dr Musharraf Hussain is the Director of the Karimia Institute in the UK, which works on a number of projects from community development to adult classes and interfaith work. He also serves as principal of the Nottingham Islamia School; president of the national Christian-Muslim Forum; chair of the UK-Indonesia Islamic Advisory Group and trustee of the international relief charity Muslim Hands and for the National Centre for Citizenship and Law.
In 2009 he was awarded the Order of the British Empire for his services to community relations in Britain, and was also given an honorary doctorate by Staffordshire University in 2005 for services to the community.

Texte du rabat

A traditional introduction to the basic beliefs and practices of Islam, written by a noted Muslim scholar and educationist.

Résumé

The Five Pillars of Islam is a comprehensive and practical manual on the fundamental beliefs and practices of a Muslim and provides an understanding of the true spirit of worship in Islam. Written by a noted Muslim scholar and educationist with a contemporary Muslim audience in mind, this is an invaluable reference for every home and classroom.

Musharraf Hussain, PhD, is the director of the Karimia Institute in the United Kingdom. In 2009 he was awarded the Order of the British Empire for his services to community relations in Britain.

Contenu

THE FIRST PILLAR ; Shahadah - The Declaration of Faith
Chapter 1 - The Meaning of Faith and Its Development
Chapter 2 - Aqa'id al-Nasafi: A Summary of Islamic Beliefs
THE SECOND PILLAR; Salah - The Prayer
Chapter 3 - Introduction to the Shari?ah and the Science of Fiqh
Chapter 4 - The Meaning, Wisdom and Benefits of Salah:
Chapter 5 - Preparation for Salah: Taharah, Adhan and Iqamah
Chapter 6 - How to Pray Salah
Chapter 7 - Special Congregational Salah: The Friday, ?Id and Funeral Prayers:
THE THIRD PILLAR; Zakah - The Almsgiving
Chapter 8: The Meaning of Zakah
Chapter 9: The Payment of Zakah
THE FOURTH PILLAR; Sawm - The Fasting in Ramadan
Chapter 10 - The Blessings of Ramadan and Fasting
Chapter 11 - Fasting: A means of Moral and Spiritual Growth
Chapter 12 - The Fiqh Rulings for Ramadan
Chapter 13 - I?tikaf: Spiritual Retreat
Chapter 14 - Laylat al-Qadr : The Night of Power
Chapter 15 - ?Id al-Fitr : A Time for Celebration and Charity
THE FIFTH PILLAR; Hajj - The Pilgrimage
Chapter 16 - The Meaning and Significance of Hajj
Chapter 17 - An Overview of the Hajj: Rules and Conditions
Chapter 18 - The Rites of Hajj: Meaning and Practice
Chapter 19 - Performing Hajj
Chapter 20 - Performing 'Umrah
Biographies of Major Scholars
Bibliography
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