Islam in Focus | Essential Islamic Guide to Faith, Worship & Muslim Life

Islam in Focus | Essential Islamic Guide to Faith, Worship & Muslim Life

Islam in Focus is a beneficial Islamic introduction designed to help readers understand the fundamental beliefs, teachings, and practices of Islam. The book presents essential aspects of the Islamic faith in a clear and accessible manner, making it suitable for both Muslims and readers who are learning about Islam. It explores important concepts such as belief in Allah, worship, Islamic values, the Qur'an, the Prophets, and the responsibilities of a Muslim. By introducing the central principles of Islam, the book provides readers with a useful foundation for further Islamic study and reflection. Its straightforward approach makes it particularly helpful for new Muslims, students, young readers, and anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of Islam and its way of life.

From Author:

Islam in focus is one of the best known ans most widely distributed general introductions to Islam by a Muslim author in it the author directs his message both to Muslim and people of other faiths, using a modernised tone with an ethical emphasis to a westerners. The book have been written near the end of his life.

Content:

The Foundation of Islam

The book begins with the ideological foundation of Islam, explaining the concept of Allah, the meaning of Islam, and the fundamental articles of Islamic faith.

Basic Islamic Concepts

Explore essential concepts including iman (faith), birr (righteousness), taqwa (piety), prophethood, life, religion, freedom, equality, justice, brotherhood, peace, morality, and the universe.

Applying Faith in Daily Life

The book explains how Islamic beliefs translate into practice, including Salah (prayer), its purpose, conditions, types, and prescribed times.

Islam as a Complete Way of Life

The discussion extends to personal, family, social, economic, political, and international life, demonstrating how Islamic principles guide different areas of human society.

Addressing Misconceptions About Islam

A dedicated section examines common misconceptions surrounding Islam, including Jihad, Jesus (Isa) عليه السلام, polygamy, marriage and divorce, and the status of women in Islam.

Qur’an & Prophethood

The appendices provide additional insight into the Qur’an and its wisdom, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as the final prophet, and the Islamic calendar.

A Comprehensive Introduction to Islam

With its broad coverage of Islamic beliefs, worship, morality, society, and contemporary misconceptions, Islam in Focus is a useful resource for new Muslims, students of Islam, and readers seeking a structured understanding of Islam and its worldview.

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Islam in Focus
Hammudah 'Abd al 'Atī
amana publications
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The External Nature
The personal life.
The family life
The social life
The economic life
The political life
The international relations
Chapter V
DISTORTIONS ABOUT ISLAM
'Holy war' (jihad)
Jesus, son of Mary
Polygamy (plurality of wives)
Marriage and divorce
The status of woman in Islam
Appendices
Appendix I: The Qur'an and Its Wisdom
Appendix II: Muhammad, the Last Prophet Appendix III: The Islamic Calendar
Index
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Foreword
CONTENTS
Chapter I
THE IDEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION OF ISLAM
Allah (God)
The meaning of islam.
The fundamental articles of faith in Islam
Remarks
Chapter II
THE BASIC CONCEPTS OF ISLAM
The concept of faith (iman)
The concept of righteousness (birr)
The concept of piety (taqwa)
The concept of prophethood
The concept of life
The concept of religion
The concept of sin
The concept of freedom
The concept of equality
The concept of justice The concept of brotherhood
The concept of peace
The concept of community
The concept of morality
The concept of the universe
Chapter III
THE APPLICATION OF FAITH
The Prayer (Salah)
The purpose of prayer
The conditions of prayer
The kinds of prayer
The times of prayer
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CHAPTER I
THE IDEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION OF ISLAM
Allah (God)
Knowledge of God and belief in Him constitute the very foundation of Islam. The subject is so vital that it calls for a thorough and clear dis- cussion. For the purpose of clarity some simple demonstrations will be used. These may well appear boring or too simple for those who already know something about the subject. Such informed persons are invited to have patience and show appreciation of the importance of the matter.
There are individuals who like to doubt the concept of God in the name of science, or because of a lack of experience and understanding. The atti- tude of such people reflects an uneasy mentality, although they claim to be learned intellectuals. My concern will not be with their claims; rather it will be with their true position. This will explain why a great deal of the
1. The question of God's existence has preoccupied great minds for many centuries. Those who believe in God seem to agree that human intelligence which is limited and finite cannot prove the existence of the Infinite Boundless God Who is. It can only illustrate or demonstrate His existence to the satisfaction of the curious human mind. Those who deny God claim to rely on science, philosophy, or special theories of knowledge. Their arguments are sometimes inapplicable, sometimes irrelevant, always complex, and often incompre- hensible. However, the developed free mind will find its way to God. Failure to find the way does not mean that there is no way. Denial of reality does not make it unreal. For an inter- esting comparative view see, for example, Jacques Maritain, Approaches to God. (New York: The Macmillan Company, 1954); Muhammad Zafrulla Khan, Islam: Its Meaning for Modern Man (New York: Harper & Row, 1962); John Hick, ed., The Existence of God (New York: The Macmillan Company, 1964).

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Page:01
Islam in Focus
Hammudah 'Abd al 'Atī
amana publications
Page:02
The External Nature
The personal life.
The family life
The social life
The economic life
The political life
The international relations
Chapter V
DISTORTIONS ABOUT ISLAM
'Holy war' (jihad)
Jesus, son of Mary
Polygamy (plurality of wives)
Marriage and divorce
The status of woman in Islam
Appendices
Appendix I: The Qur'an and Its Wisdom
Appendix II: Muhammad, the Last Prophet Appendix III: The Islamic Calendar
Index
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Foreword
CONTENTS
Chapter I
THE IDEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION OF ISLAM
Allah (God)
The meaning of islam.
The fundamental articles of faith in Islam
Remarks
Chapter II
THE BASIC CONCEPTS OF ISLAM
The concept of faith (iman)
The concept of righteousness (birr)
The concept of piety (taqwa)
The concept of prophethood
The concept of life
The concept of religion
The concept of sin
The concept of freedom
The concept of equality
The concept of justice The concept of brotherhood
The concept of peace
The concept of community
The concept of morality
The concept of the universe
Chapter III
THE APPLICATION OF FAITH
The Prayer (Salah)
The purpose of prayer
The conditions of prayer
The kinds of prayer
The times of prayer
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CHAPTER I
THE IDEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION OF ISLAM
Allah (God)
Knowledge of God and belief in Him constitute the very foundation of Islam. The subject is so vital that it calls for a thorough and clear dis- cussion. For the purpose of clarity some simple demonstrations will be used. These may well appear boring or too simple for those who already know something about the subject. Such informed persons are invited to have patience and show appreciation of the importance of the matter.
There are individuals who like to doubt the concept of God in the name of science, or because of a lack of experience and understanding. The atti- tude of such people reflects an uneasy mentality, although they claim to be learned intellectuals. My concern will not be with their claims; rather it will be with their true position. This will explain why a great deal of the
1. The question of God's existence has preoccupied great minds for many centuries. Those who believe in God seem to agree that human intelligence which is limited and finite cannot prove the existence of the Infinite Boundless God Who is. It can only illustrate or demonstrate His existence to the satisfaction of the curious human mind. Those who deny God claim to rely on science, philosophy, or special theories of knowledge. Their arguments are sometimes inapplicable, sometimes irrelevant, always complex, and often incompre- hensible. However, the developed free mind will find its way to God. Failure to find the way does not mean that there is no way. Denial of reality does not make it unreal. For an inter- esting comparative view see, for example, Jacques Maritain, Approaches to God. (New York: The Macmillan Company, 1954); Muhammad Zafrulla Khan, Islam: Its Meaning for Modern Man (New York: Harper & Row, 1962); John Hick, ed., The Existence of God (New York: The Macmillan Company, 1964).