Islam -- An Introduction: A Teach Yourself Guide

Overview

Table of contents

introduction / Muhammad / the life of the blessed prophet Muhammad / the succession / the Qur’an and its teachings / the Qur’an / the key teachings of Islam / Islamic worship / worship - Ibadah / the pillars of Islam / the practical worship of Islam / Hajj - pilgrimage to Makkah / Jihad / festivals and special days / places of worship / mosques / shariah - the Islamic way of life / shariah - the Prophet’s way / sufism / human rights / the sanctity of life / justice, crime and punishment / work and wealth / sex / women’s rights / drugs, alcohol and tobacco / friendship and hospitality / unity and khilafah and Muslim organisation / green Islam / Islamic ethics / rites of passage / birth / marriage / divorce / the twilight years / death and burial / social Islam / Islamic dress / Islamic diet / problems for Muslims in non-Muslim societies / Racism and Islamaphobia / glossary / taking it further / index