ISBN: 9788178357195    Publisher: Kalpaz Publications Year of publishing: 2009     Format:  Hardback No of Pages: 328        Language: English

Description About The Author:- Shamim Akhter comes from a reputed family of academicians. An alumnus of Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi, he is from very beginning, of religious mind. A scholar of great reputation, he has worked hard all the time gaining knowledge of Islam. He devotes all his time in propagating teachings of Islam. He is a member of various Islamic religious and cultural movements. A well-acclaimed scholar, he has many research papers to his credit.Contents:- Contents, Preface ix, 1. Islam: An Introduction 1, 2. History 23, Origin, Muhammad, Early History, Medieval History, Caliphs, The, Caliphate, North Africa And Spain, After Mangol Invasion, Ottoman, Empire, Persia, India, Malaysia and Indonesia, Africa, Modern, History, After Colonial Period, Arab, India, Far East, Africa, National, States, Islam in the United States, Revival of Islam, Reform, Organizations, References, 3. Philosophy 39, Basic Philosophy, Divine laws, Primary Beliefs, Iman, Belief in Allah, Belief in Messengers, Belief in Scriptures, Belief in Angels, Belief in, the Hereafter, Belief in Fate, Ethics, Metaphysics, References, 4. Concept of God 55, Defining God, Dimensions of God, Deities, Philosophy of God, Ninety-, Nine Names of Allah, Messengers of God, Nirvana, Death, Day of, Judgment, The Doom, Resurrection of the dead, The Judgement, Paradise, Hell, References, 5. Main Figures 71, Main Figures in Early Period, Prophet Muhammad, Abu Bakr, Umar, ibn al-Khattab, Uthman ibn Affan, Ali ibn Abu Talib, Al-Farabi, Mohammad ibn Ali, Mohammad ibn Ali Al-Taghi, Main Figures in, Medieval Period, Al-Tabari, Ibn Kathir, Hazrat Inayat Khan, Main, Figures in Modern Period, Idries Shah, Hamza Yusuf, Ali Shariati, References, 6. Scriptures 85, Divine Words, Religious Scriptures, The Holy Quran, Non-Religious, Scriptures, The Hadith, References, 7. Teachings 99, Spiritual Teachings, Redemption, Devotion to God, Ethical Actions, Message of Harmony and Love, References, vi Faith & Philosophy of Islam, 8. Moral Value System 119, Moral Values, Morality in Life, Moral Values for Leader, Moral Duties, of Subjects, Moral values in Society, God-Consciousness, Social, Responsibilities, Parents, Neighbours, Practical Aspects, References, 9. Movements 139, Religious Movements, Wahhabi Movement, Faraizi Movement, Reform Movements, Deoband Movement, Aligarh Movement, Revivalist Movements, Muslim Brotherhood, The Ahle Quran, Bazme-, Tolu-e-Islam, United Submitters International, References, 10. Reformers 157, Reformers in Early Period, Al-Ghazali, Ibn Taymiyyah, Reformers, in Medieval Period, Jamal-al-Din Afghani, Muhammad Iqbal, Hassan, al-Banna, Reformers in Modern Period, Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd, Amina Wadud, Dr. Hassan Abd Allah al-Turabi, Asma Jahangir, References, 11. Major Sects 171, Sunni Islam, Sunni Schools of Law, Shia Islam, Imamate, Ahmadiyya, Islam, Sufism, References, 12. Demographic Propagation 187, Origin, Early Rise, Factors Responsible for Rise, Islam in India, Islam, in other parts of world, Demographics, References, 13. Socio-Political Influence of Islam 203, Socio-Political Identity of Islam, Islam and Politics, Fundamentalism, Contemporary Politics, References, 14. Religious Rituals and Traditions 215, Religious Rituals, Haj, Social Rituals, Birth Ceremonies, Marriage, Ceremonies, Death Rites, Other Rituals, Shahada, Five Daily Prayers, Almsgiving, Fasting, References, 15. Society 233, Social Order, Social Duties, Freedom in Society, Social Conduct, Family Unit Life, Charity, Traditional Values in Society, Caste, System, Status of Women, References, 16. Festivals 249, Eid-ul-fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, Ramazan, Muharram, Eid-e-Miladulnabi, Shab-e-Barat, References, 17. Religious Places 263, Religious Places in India, Dargah Khwaja Sahib of Ajmer, Fatehpur, Sikri, Hazratbal Mosque, Khanqah of Shah Hamadan, Nizamuddin, Contents vii, Dargah, Jama Masjid, Delhi, Haji Ali Dargah, Religious Places, outside India, Mecca, Jerusalem, Karbala, References, 18. Art and Iconography 281, History, Architecture, Sculptures, Calligraphy, Present Day Examples, References, 19. Islam in Modern World 291, Diaspora, Modern Religious Movements, Spiritual Revolution, Future, Islam as a Global Religion, References, Bibliography 301, Index 311About The Book:- Islam Is A Scientific Religion, Based On Logic And Reasoning, With A Rational Attitude Towards Life And The World. Islam Is Far More Democratic And Scientific Religion Than Many Other Religions Of The World. Islam Believes In Equality Of Humanity Without Any Discrimination On The Basis Of Caste, Creed, Race, Or Gender. Islam Teaches Its Followers To Respect Other Religions. This Volume Provides A Thoughtful And Concise Account Of All Aspects Of Islam. It Covers All These Important Aspects Of Islam In A Very Systematic Manner. It Is Very Reader Friendly And Is Indispensable For All Scholars, Researchers, Students, And Lay Men., About The Author:- Shamim Akhter Comes From A Reputed Family Of Academicians. An Alumnus Of Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi, He Is From Very Beginning, Of Religious Mind. A Scholar Of Great Reputation, He Has Worked Hard All The Time Gaining Knowledge Of Islam. He Devotes All His Time In Propagating Teachings Of Islam. He Is A Member Of Various Islamic Religious And Cultural Movements. A Well-Acclaimed Scholar, He Has Many Research Papers To His Credit., Content:- Contents, Preface Ix, 1. Islam: An Introduction 1, 2. History 23, Origin, Muhammad, Early History, Medieval History, Caliphs, The, Caliphate, North Africa And Spain, After Mangol Invasion, Ottoman, Empire, Persia, India, Malaysia And Indonesia, Africa, Modern, History, After Colonial Period, Arab, India, Far East, Africa, National, States, Islam In The United States, Revival Of Islam, Reform, Organizations, References, 3. Philosophy 39, Basic Philosophy, Divine Laws, Primary Beliefs, Iman, Belief In Allah, Belief In Messengers, Belief In Scriptures, Belief In Angels, Belief In, The Hereafter, Belief In Fate, Ethics, Metaphysics, References, 4. Concept Of God 55, Defining God, Dimensions Of God, Deities, Philosophy Of God, Ninety-, Nine Names Of Allah, Messengers Of God, Nirvana, Death, Day Of, Judgment, The Doom, Resurrection Of The Dead, The Judgement, Paradise, Hell, References, 5. Main Figures 71, Main Figures In Early Period, Prophet Muhammad, Abu Bakr, Umar, Ibn Al-Khattab, Uthman Ibn Affan, Ali Ibn Abu Talib, Al-Farabi, Mohammad Ibn Ali, Mohammad Ibn Ali Al-Taghi, Main Figures In, Medieval Period, Al-Tabari, Ibn Kathir, Hazrat Inayat Khan, Main, Figures In Modern Period, Idries Shah, Hamza Yusuf, Ali Shariati, References, 6. Scriptures 85, Divine Words, Religious Scriptures, The Holy Quran, Non-Religious, Scriptures, The Hadith, References, 7. Teachings 99, Spiritual Teachings, Redemption, Devotion To God, Ethical Actions, Message Of Harmony And Love, References, Vi Faith & Philosophy Of Islam, 8. Moral Value System 119, Moral Values, Morality In Life, Moral Values For Leader, Moral Duties, Of Subjects, Moral Values In Society, God-Consciousness, Social, Responsibilities, Parents, Neighbours, Practical Aspects, References, 9. Movements 139, Religious Movements, Wahhabi Movement, Faraizi Movement, Reform Movements, Deoband Movement, Aligarh Movement, Revivalist Movements, Muslim Brotherhood, The Ahle Quran, Bazme-, Tolu-E-Islam, United Submitters International, References, 10. Reformers 157, Reformers In Early Period, Al-Ghazali, Ibn Taymiyyah, Reformers, In Medieval Period, Jamal-Al-Din Afghani, Muhammad Iqbal, Hassan, Al-Banna, Reformers In Modern Period, Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd, Amina Wadud, Dr. Hassan Abd Allah Al-Turabi, Asma Jahangir, References, 11. Major Sects 171, Sunni Islam, Sunni Schools Of Law, Shia Islam, Imamate, Ahmadiyya, Islam, Sufism, References, 12. Demographic Propagation 187, Origin, Early Rise, Factors Responsible For Rise, Islam In India, Islam, In Other Parts Of World, Demographics, References, 13. Socio-Political Influence Of Islam 203, Socio-Political Identity Of Islam, Islam And Politics, Fundamentalism, Contemporary Politics, References, 14. Religious Rituals And Traditions 215, Religious Rituals, Haj, Social Rituals, Birth Ceremonies, Marriage, Ceremonies, Death Rites, Other Rituals, Shahada, Five Daily Prayers, Almsgiving, Fasting, References, 15. Society 233, Social Order, Social Duties, Freedom In Society, Social Conduct, Family Unit Life, Charity, Traditional Values In Society, Caste, System, Status Of Women, References, 16. Festivals 249, Eid-Ul-Fitr, Eid-Ul-Adha, Ramazan, Muharram, Eid-E-Miladulnabi, Shab-E-Barat, References, 17. Religious Places 263, Religious Places In India, Dargah Khwaja Sahib Of Ajmer, Fatehpur, Sikri, Hazratbal Mosque, Khanqah Of Shah Hamadan, Nizamuddin, Contents Vii, Dargah, Jama Masjid, Delhi, Haji Ali Dargah, Religious Places, Outside India, Mecca, Jerusalem, Karbala, References, 18. Art And Iconography 281, History, Architecture, Sculptures, Calligraphy, Present Day Examples, References, 19. Islam In Modern World 291, Diaspora, Modern Religious Movements, Spiritual Revolution, Future, Islam As A Global Religion, References, Bibliography 301, Index 311
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