Khutabat: Fundamentals of Islam

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Khutabat: Fundamentals of Islam is a book written by Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi. It was originally published in 1988, then later re-translated and published under the title Let Us Be Muslims and cover themes such as Iman, Islam, the Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving, Pilgrimage and Jihad.

Contents

[edit] Table of Contents

[edit] Chapter 1: IMAN

[edit] The essentiality of knowledge for being a Muslim

  • The greatest favor of Allah
  • Obligation for the favor First step to become a Muslim
  • Is Muslim the name of a race?
  • Meaning of accepting Islam
  • First requirement knowledge
  • Importance of knowledge

[edit] The real difference between a Muslim and a Kafir

  • Why is there difference between a Muslim and a Kafir.
  • Is the difference only nominal?
  • Real difference --fsdfsdIslam and Kufr
  • Cause of difference--knowledge and deeds
  • Why are Muslims humiliated today?
  • A matter for serious consideration
  • Keenness to acquire knowledge

[edit] Points to ponder

  • Our treatment with Qur'an
  • It is imperative to understand and follow Qur'an
  • Result of injustice to Allah's Book
  • Who is called a Muslim?
  • Meaning of Islam
  • Duties of a Muslim

[edit] The meaning of Kalima Tayyiba

  • Why such a big difference?
  • Purport of Kalima
  • Covenant with Allah
  • Acceptance of Prophet's guidance
  • Responsibilities accruing from affirmation
  • Acceptance of Islam is no favor to God
  • Allah's favor and our behavior

[edit] Kalima Tayyaba and Kalima Khabitha

  • What is Kalima Tayyiba?
  • What is Kalima Khabitha?
  • Difference in results
  • Why are votaries of Kalima in disgrace?
  • Are believers in Kalima Khabitha prospering?

[edit] The purpose of affirming faith in Kalima Tayyiba

[edit] [Chapter 2. ISLAM]

[edit] Who is called a Muslim?

[edit] Touchstone of Faith

[edit] Real criterion of Islam

[edit] What for obedience to God?

[edit] Deen and Shari'ah

[edit] [Chapter 3. SALAH (Prayer)]

[edit] 'Ibadat

[edit] Salah

[edit] What do you recite in Salah?

[edit] Congregational prayers (Salah)

[edit] Why has Salah become ineffective ?

[edit] [Chapter 4. FASTING]

[edit] [Chapter 5. ZAKAT]

[edit] [Chapter 6. HAJJ]

[edit] [Chapter 6. JIHAD]

[edit] External links

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