An introduction to basic Islamic belief and practices
by Dr. Ahmad H. Sakr, Ph.D.
I. Islam and Muslims
It is a known fact that every language has one or more terms that are used in reference to God and sometimes to lesser deities. This is not the case with Allah.
Prophethood is not unknown to heavenly revealed religions, such as Judaism and Christianity. In Islam, however, it has a special status and significance.
The question of whether or not there is life after death does not fall under the field of science, because science is only concerned with the classification and analysis of recorded data.
The concept of worship in Islam is misunderstood by many people, including some Muslims. Worship is commonly taken to mean performing ritualistic acts such as prayers, fasting, charity, etc.
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by M. Amir Ali, Ph.D.
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by M. Amir Ali, Ph.D.
A Survey of English Translations of the Quran
by A.R. Kidwai
How do we know that the Qur’an we have today is the word of God?