WAKF PUBLICATION: TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING OF ISLAMIC TERMINOLOGY

by Wazir Khan

This book consists of twelve (12) Chapters. Chapter 1 consists of: Introduction. Chapter 2 consists of understanding Allah [SWT] and includes: Introduction; belief in Allah [SWT]; Allah’s names and attributes; Allah’s anger; and Allah’s mercy. Chapter 3 consists of understanding Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and includes: introduction; universal prophet sent to mankind; the perfection of soul and nobility; recipient of Allah’s special favour of al-Isra and al-Miraj; recipient of the covenant from all prophets to belief in him and render him help; seal of the prophet-hood: last in the line of prophets; sent as a favour and mercy from Allah [SWT]; his religion to prevail over all religion, which is perfected; and concluding remarks. Chapter 4 consists of understanding Islam: the complete way of life and includes: background; advent of Islam; true religion from Allah [SWT]: islam; the five pillars of Islam and covers:; and the six articles of faith: six pillars of imam. Chapter 5 consists of understanding Quran: the final revealed book and includes: introduction; virtues of the Quran in the Quran; virtues of the Quran in Ahadith; and concluding remarks. Chapter 6 consists of understanding Shaytran: the sworn enemy of humanity and includes: background; introduction; and the sworn enemy of humanity. Chapter 7 consists of Barzakh and includes: introduction; and reality of Barzakh. Chapter 8 consists of Yawm-al-Qiyamah: Day of Judgment and includes: introduction; the terrors of the Day of Judgment; the condition of the earth and the people; the condition of the skies, the stars, the sun, and the moon; all will parish but Allah, who is the ever living; and Resurrection judgment proceeding; people will be separated; Hell will be displayed; the condition of the righteous believers; the condition of the disbelievers and wrong doers; and concluding remarks. Chapter 9 consists of al-Sirat: the bridge over the Hell. Chapter 10 consists of understanding Hell: Jahannam and includes: the creation of Hell; the names of Hell; the gates of Hell; the levels of Hell; the depth and capacity of Hell; the fuel of Hell-fire; the intensity of the fire of Hell; the keepers of Hell; the sparks of the fire of Hell; the shade of Hell; the food and drinks of Hell; the garments of Hell; beds and bedcovers of Hell; and yokes, chains and maces of Hell. Chapter 11 consists of Understanding Jannah: Paradise and includes: The creation of Paradise; general description of Paradise; size of Paradise; the gates of paradise; the levels and grades of paradise; names of Paradise; the highest position in Paradise; differences between the levels of paradise; the soil of paradise; the rivers and springs of paradise; the light of Paradise; Sidrat al-Muntaha; gardens, trees and fruits of Paradise; the animals and birds of Paradise; the Shade of paradise; the palaces and tents of Paradise; and Paradise: there is nothing like it. Chapter 12 consists of Glossary of Islamic terms. The Book is supported with Bibliography.

394 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 12, 2013