Islam Explained

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    Muhammad Umar Riaz Abbasi, Research Scholar, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University

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A Revealing Guide to Understand Islam and its Multisided Dimensions

With more than 1.8 billion followers worldwide, Islam is one of the world’s largest religions, but it is also one that is poorly understood by many people around the World. Islam Explained offers an informative overview of the faith, helping those who are new to Islam foster cultural awareness while also providing those already familiar with it the opportunity to deepen their understanding.

Whether you are looking to expand your own knowledge of Islam or just better understand the practices of Muslims, coworkers, and neighbors, this concise and essential guide provides a solid foundation for future study and conversation.

Islam Explained features:

  • Easy-to-understand explanations―This book provides a complete overview ideal for those who are interested in Islam as a faith, a subject of study, and beyond.
  • Historical contexts―Better understand the history of Islam, how the religion has evolved, and the ways that history has shaped the lives of Muslims.
  • Beliefs and practices―Explore what it means to be a practicing Muslim, including the Five Pillars, laws, dress codes, and brief glimpses into how they vary between individual sects.

Take yourself on a journey that will end in a better, more complete understanding of Islam.

 

The Author Dr Muhammad Umar Riaz Abbasi is a well- known author of five books and have experience of academic writings, has articulated the stuff with rational approach and methodology for better understanding of Islam and its belief and practices. This Book is a great compilation of Islamic Knowledge and Training for students with diagnostic and futuristic approach. This book covers all aspects of Islamic Belief, Practices, Social and Cultural Dimensions and covers Human Rights, Law, System and Political thoughts including morality and Ethics. This Book can be used in schools, Colleges and universities for Islamic Studies Syllabus and can be refer for reference Book.

   This book generally covers courses and basic themes about Islamic belief, ideology and Islamic Culture and Civilization. It will explore entail frequent references to the Rise of Islamic civilization, since its beginning to the present, Special focus may be given to the Muslims contributions in the developments of Science, Medicine, Art, Craft, Literature and philosophy and thoughts. The Seal of the Prophets is an essential part of Islamic faith that is mentioned in this Book with Quranic References and Hadith to understand the faith of finality of Prophet Hood.

   The main objective of the book is divided into two parts first part is about Islamic belief and practices and the Second part defines the Structural developments.

   Dr Muhammad Umar Riaz Abbasi is currently part of NUML, Islamabad and has been engaged as visiting faculty at Air University Islamabad and AIOU Islamabad. He specialized in “Globalization & Contemporary Muslim World” for his doctoral dissertation from NUML (Pakistan). He has authored five books, Politics in Islam (2005), Marka-i-Kerbala (2005), Finality of Prophet-hood (2008), Global Dialogue & Reconciliation (2021) and Rights of Living Creations in Islam (2021). He has the honor to remain chairman International Scholars Forum for Peace & Education (ISFPE). He has written for the leading national and international newspapers, magazines, TV and Radio channels. He is a key member of important national and international organizations such as the ISPE, ARC, IRNA News Network, Writers Unity Pakistan, and Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ). His presentations, lectures and writings have earned him distinction and prizes in at least 12 national and international events.

First and foremost, praises and thanks to ALLAH, the Almighty, for His showers of blessings throughout my work to complete the Book successfully.

I would like to express my deep and sincere gratitude to Humanity Publications for giving me the opportunity to do research on Islamic Studies Book for the Students and providing invaluable guidance throughout this research. His dynamism, vision, sincerity, and motivation have deeply inspired me. It was a great privilege and honor to work with him.

I am extremely grateful for what he has offered me. I would also like to thank him for his friendship, empathy, and great sense of humor. I am extending my heartfelt thanks to my family for their acceptance and patience during the Project. I am extremely grateful to my parents (departed souls) for their love, prayers, caring and sacrifices for educating and preparing me for my future. I am very much thankful to my friends for their love, understanding, prayers and continuing support to complete this Book. Also, I express my thanks to my sisters, brother, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law for their support and valuable prayers.

 

Dr Muhammad Umar Riaz Abbasi

 

Chairman International Scholars Forum for Peace & Education

Preface

    This book generally covers courses and basic themes about Islamic belief, ideology and Islamic Culture and Civilization. It will explore entail frequent references to the Rise of Islamic civilization, since its beginning to the present, Special focus may be given to the Muslims contributions in the developments of Science, Medicine, Art, Craft, Literature and philosophy and thoughts. The Seal of the Prophets is an essential part of Islamic faith that is mentioned in this Book with Quranic References and Hadith to understand the faith of finality of Prophet Hood. The main objective of the book is divided into two parts first part is about Islamic belief and practices and the Second part defines the Structural developments.

Foreword

  • A Revealing Guide to Understand Islam and its Multisided Dimensions

    With more than 1.8 billion followers worldwide, Islam is one of the world’s largest religions, but it is also one that is poorly understood by many people around the World. Islam Explained offers an informative overview of the faith, helping those who are new to Islam foster cultural awareness while also providing those already familiar with it the opportunity to deepen their understanding.

    Whether you are looking to expand your own knowledge of Islam or just better understand the practices of Muslims, coworkers, and neighbors, this concise and essential guide provides a solid foundation for future study and conversation.

    Islam Explained features:

    • Easy-to-understand explanations―This book provides a complete overview ideal for those who are interested in Islam as a faith, a subject of study, and beyond.
    • Historical contexts―Better understand the history of Islam, how the religion has evolved, and the ways that history has shaped the lives of Muslims.
    • Beliefs and practices―Explore what it means to be a practicing Muslim, including the Five Pillars, laws, dress codes, and brief glimpses into how they vary between individual sects.

    Take yourself on a journey that will end in a better, more complete understanding of Islam.

    The Author Dr Muhammad Umar Riaz Abbasi is a well- known author of five books and have experience of academic writings, has articulated the stuff with rational approach and methodology for better understanding of Islam and its belief and practices. This Book is a great compilation of Islamic Knowledge and Training for students with diagnostic and futuristic approach. This book covers all aspects of Islamic Belief, Practices, Social and Cultural Dimensions and covers Human Rights, Law, System and Political thoughts including morality and Ethics. This Book can be used in schools, Colleges and universities for Islamic Studies Syllabus and can be refer for reference Book.

Acknowledgement

    First and foremost, praises and thanks to ALLAH, the Almighty, for His showers of blessings throughout my work to complete the Book successfully.

        I would like to express my deep and sincere gratitude to Humanity Publications for giving me the opportunity to do research on Islamic Studies Book for the Students and providing invaluable guidance throughout this research. His dynamism, vision, sincerity, and motivation have deeply inspired me. It was a great privilege and honor to work with him. I am extremely grateful for what he has offered me. I would also like to thank him for his friendship, empathy, and great sense of humor. I am extending my heartfelt thanks to my family for their acceptance and patience during the Project.

        I am extremely grateful to my parents (departed souls) for their love, prayers, caring and sacrifices for educating and preparing me for my future. I am very much thankful to my friends for their love, understanding, prayers and continuing support to complete this Book. Also, I express my thanks to my sisters, brother, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law for their support and valuable prayers.

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