Faith and Philosophy of Islam (Indian Religions Series- 2)

ABOUT THE BOOK 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.

PREFACE Islam is a monotheistic religion arising from the teachings of the prophet Muhammad. The word Islam means submission, or the total surrender of oneself to God. Islam is a complete system in itself. For knowing Islam, it is all-important to study its doctrine, theory, principles, and tradition. It is not possible for everyone to refer to the original sources, which were written in Arabic. Hence, a need was felt for a comprehensive work on Islam. This is the aim of this volume.

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. It was the first religion to grant equal rights to women. Islam teaches its followers to respect other religions. There is no concept of idol worship in Islam and it believes in one God and his superiority.

This volume covers all these topics in a systematic manner. This volume on Islam covers all important aspects of Islam in a nutshell. Knowledge is provided in such a way that it make this volume reader friendly. This volume is indispensable for all scholars, researchers, students, and lay man.

A comprehensive bibliography, along with references at the end of each chapter is provided to prove the authenticity of the work and in order to guide the scholars and readers for further studies. Hopefully, this volume would be able to satisfy the urge of students, scholars, researchers, and all those who desire to know about Islam. This volume will prove of uttermost value to the scholars and laymen alike who wish to have a comprehensive knowledge of Islam.

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