Faith and Philosophy of Islam - Hardcover

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., 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, Refere