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.
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[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 --Islam 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
- Full text on witness-pioneer.org
- Khutabat: Fundamentals of Islam. Kazi Publications, 1988. ISBN 0-935782-09-5
- Let Us Be Muslims. Kazi Publications, 2003. ISBN 0-86037-158-1
