Beauties and Merits of Islam

A book translated into English makes a brief introduction to Islam. It illustrates its most essential pillars, teachings, and beauties drawn from its original sources, namely the Noble Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah. This book is addressed to all Muslims and non-Muslims in their languages in all times regardless of their different circumstances.

A book translated into English makes a brief introduction to Islam with proofs from the Quran and Sunnah. It illustrates its most essential pillars, teachings, and beauties drawn from its original sources, the Noble Quran and Prophetic Sunnah. This book is addressed to all Muslims and non-Muslims in their languages in all times regardless of their different circumstances.

The Merit of Islam

To show good behavior is a sign of intellectual maturity and psychological serenity which Islam deems essential and as significant as is worship itself. It, therefore, instructs its followers to adopt, when dealing with others, an approach of righteousness enough to spare them harm. Islam considers a smiling face towards people to be a great category of alms-giving. It also orders the softened speech, the good way to argue and forgive offenders be of the lofty virtues. It urges Muslims to exchange gifts with others, give charity and show good discipline even to Non-Muslims. It, furthermore, motivates its followers to be of good company to them, guide them, visit them when sick and congratulate them on happy occasions. A Muslim is ordained to express gratitude to any who has done him a favor . For the Messenger of God, peace be upon him, said: “He who has done you a favor is to be rewarded.” Islam supports the urge to suppress abuse by outstretching gratefulness and confront injustices with justice and patience. A wife is given by Islam the right to be dealt with justly as well as children with mercy and compassion. Allah, the Almighty, says: ".......And treat them fairly......" Islam, thus, views those of benefit to people as the most highly beloved ones in the sight of Allah; whereas the most preferable acts are those which render others pleased and cheerful. In general, Islam recommends kindness be on top of all issues.

Manifestations of mercy in Islam Since the advent of Islam, it has overwhelmingly promoted the concept and the quality of mercy. Allah describes the Quran as pure mercy "O mankind, there has come to you instruction from your Lord and healing for what is in the hearts, a guide, and a mercy for the believers" He also describes Himself in the very first Chapter of the Quran as the most Merciful and the most Gracious He says: All praise is due to Allah; the Lord of all worlds, the Most Merciful, the Most Gracious. Furthermore, He describes His mercy saying: "And My mercy envelopes everything". As for Prophet Muhammad Allah states clearly why, He had sent him by saying: "And We have not sent you O Muhammad except as mercy for the world ". Prophet Muhammad was a living depiction of mercy and a perfect example for humanity He generously offered tremendous hospitality to his guests. He helped the needy and the poor. He was there for anyone in need. He kept strong ties with his relatives. He was kind to everyone. He used to say: " Those, who show mercy, will receive Allah’s Mercy. Have mercy on those on earth so that you have mercy received by the One (Allah) above ". Islam stresses mercy. It includes a range of highly elevated ethical manners and behaviors such as: helping those in need, supporting the weak, defending the oppressed and encouraging the depressed Those features of mercy are not exclusively meant to be dedicated only to human beings. They even extend to include every living thing. According to a Hadith (a narration) by Prophet Muhammad, a man was completely forgiven for quenching the thirst of a panting dog. All the incidents and teachings of Islam conclude that mercy is superior to all other fine qualities and concepts. It’s also well emphasized that mercy is the root of all virtues.

This book intended to introduce people to the Religion of Islam. It is an attempt to demonstrate to all truth-seekers and open-minded people that what was sent by God to all nations through all messengers throughout history is one unique message (i.e. Pure Monotheism). All God’s pious messengers endeavored to guide their people to the truth. But many people chose to follow their interpretations and thus went far from the prophetic teachings. This book is to showcase the uniqueness of Islam, its resilience and strength which defies all negative propaganda and withstands all attacks.

slam provides many human rights for the individual. The life and property of all citizens in an Islamic state are considered sacred, whether a person is Muslim or not. Islam also protects honor. So, in Islam, insulting others or making fun of them is not allowed. The Prophet Muhammad said: Truly your blood, your property, and your honor are inviolable.

A book in English gives a simple picture about Islam through many aspects Islamic doctrines, acts of worships, and dealings between people.

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A lecture delivered in Arabic at the Prophetic Mosque at the presence of the Morrocan King Muhammad, the fifth. It is later translated to be in English book. The lecturer explained the Quranic verse, "This day those who disbelieve have despaired of [defeating] your religion; so fear them not, but fear Me. This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion." He confirmed that Islam completely and perfectly dealt with all matters that humankind concerns. Afterward, he discussed some topics as Islamic monotheism, righteous vs. bad acts, Muslim society, and the problem of Muslims' weakness.

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The necessity of the finality of Prophethood, and the characteristics which must be found in the claim.

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A book in English whose author said at its end, "The stories I have related are some of the true experiences of my life before and after I became a Muslim. These experiences are only a few of the more than three hundred people I have seen come to Islam."

An episode in English in which Sh. Abderrahim Green shows the virtues of Islam and mentions why bad things happen to good people?

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A book in English in which the author relates the journey and story of a priest and how he embraced Islam. The priest said in the beginning, "I was born to staunch Catholic Christian parents. Even from my youngest days, my father sometimes took me along with him when he went to preach, it was quite obvious that he wanted me to succeed him in his profession. By the time I reached grade twelve, I could preach the Gospels in my own way. In college, I often met my Protestant classmates and discussed the differences in our faiths and the performance of rituals.

A lecture in English delivered by Sh. Bilal Philips in which he explains the virtues of Islam and discusses the best of different issues in Islam personally and socially.

A book in English in sign language provides a brief introduction to Islam. It illustrates its most essential pillars, teachings, and beauties drawn from its original sources, namely the Noble Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah. This book is addressed to all Muslims and non-Muslims in their languages at all times regardless of their different circumstances.

Beauties of Islam