Islamic Teachings: An Overview

Islamic Teachings: An Overview by Muhammad Husayn Tabatabai. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780922817009.

This book is an overview of Islamic teachings written in a relatively simple language to offer some understanding to non-specialists unable to engage in deep study of Islamic doctrines. Section Headings: Must man be bound to a religion? Benefits of religion Human civilization Societys need for rules Man is not free vis-a-vis the rules A weak point in the evolution of rules The ultimate source of the weakness of civil law What distinguishes religious law from other forms of law A brief look at the history of religions The importance of religion to human tranquility Islam in comparison with other religions Islam in comparison with other social systems To consider the origin of creation is natural Proof that there is a Maker The effects of curiosity on human life God Most High has all the attributes of perfection Why does man at times fail to accord with this truth? The proof of prophecy and the differences between man and other beings Prophets in the midst of human society and the Prophets of decision and other Prophets Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, the Messiah The Messenger, Muhammad The Noble Quran Proof of the Imamate The Messenger names his successor Fatima the magnificent, the most true Various religions and sects and the doctrine of the Resurrection & the Resurrection according to the Quran From death to resurrection The meaning of death and the barzakh (period between life on earth and Day of Resurrection—when were in our graves) Duties towards ones mother and father Rights of children Duties toward neighbours Duties toward the poor and needy Harmful effects of lies Backbiting and slander Jihad