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This text explains some of the basic beliefs and practices of muslims. A brief introduction to islam part 1 of 2 the religion of. This attempt to expound the contents of islam is not a new one. It is an effort which spans almost two decades of both creative and critical thinking. It is a divine book brought down from heaven by the angel gabriel to. I purchased this 176 page soft cover paperback introducing islam. The name of the religion is islam, which comes from an arabic root word meaning peace and submission. There are 24 separate lectures totaling approximately 16 hours. Apr 20, 2009 the second edition of this studentfriendly textbook explores the origins, major features and lasting influence of the islamic tradition. For instance, search for muslim or islam on amazon, and the array of books that pop up is worrying. David waines has surely written what will deservedly be the standard introduction to islam for some time. Introduction to islam edition 4 by frederick denny. Prophet stories from the quran with mini activities.
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According to islamic tradition, the quran is not simply an inspired scripture. An introduction by annemarie schimmel, 1992 online. Learn all about the religion of islam with fun interactive videos, activities, downloads, quizzes and revision guides for ks2 school children. The same arabic root word gives us salaam alaykum, peace be with you, the universal muslim greeting. Dec 15, 2015 after a recent talk about isis, an audience member asked will mccants, what can i read to help me not hate islam.
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The quran is the last book sent by god and it has never been changed in its arabic form, and it is for the rest of humanity to follow no matter what religion, color, or. Mecca books was formed to provide todays generation of knowledge seekers a place where they can get traditional islamic books. Fourteen hundred years ago, god sent angel gabriel to reveal the religion of islam to muhammad peace be upon him. In some societies women have indeed lived under oppression, cruelty and injustice, and have been denied basic rights of humanity. God transformed him from an ordinary man to the last of the prophets. He was given the responsibility of guiding humanity to righteousness and the worship of one god alone. An introduction to islam by sayyid muhammad rizvi taken from an introduction to islam, sayyid muhammad rizvi, muhammadi islamic center, canada, 19921412. A brief introduction to the meaning of islam, the notion of god in islam, and his basic message to humanity through the prophets. May 15, 2015 an introduction to islam by imam khaled alazhari for a group of students that came to the ict to learn about islam.
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