Perspectives on Islamic Faith and History A

Islam is a monotheistic religion that is unique in that it is also holistic. It has a system of inter-related beliefs that are organically linked to observance of a set of ritual practices. Together, they guide human beings' relationship not only with their creator, Allah (the Most Glorified and Exalted), but also with His most noble creation, fellow human beings. Thus, Islam regulates the believers' spiritual quest to move ever closer to Allah as well as their secular responsibilities towards others, believers or non-believers alike, and to the environment that they share with other mammals and plants.

Insights from the Holy Qur'an
Towards the Qur'anic Worldview, Part I: Tawhid (Monotheism)	p. 6
Towards the Qur'anic Worldview, Part II: Tasleem (Submission)	p. 15
Metaphor of Creation in the Qur'an	p. 25
Analogy of Life in the Qur'an	p. 28
The Challenge for the Qur'an, Part I: Individual Variability	p. 31
The Challenge for the Qur'an, Part II: Temporal Validity	p. 41
Prophet Muhammad and Imam Mahdis' Revolutions
"Bookend" Revolutions in Islamic History	p. 49
The Prophet's Strategy for Socio-Economic Reforms	p. 54
Sayyida Fatima's Role
Fatima is Fatima	p. 60
The Larger Significance of Sayyida Fatima's Challenge of the Authority over Fadak	p. 65
Imam Ali's Leadership
What makes a Leader Great? The Example of Imam Ali	p. 70
A Principled or a Popular Leader?	p. 75
Imam Husain's Mission
What was at Stake at Karbala?	p. 79
Martyrdom: When and Why?	p. 84
The Station and Spectrum of Karbala's Martyrs	p. 88
Imam Husain's Strategy for Karbala: Suffering the Sacrifice	p. 93
The Choice for Hazrat Abbas in Karbala: Display Bravery or Loyalty?	p. 97
Pairs of Principals in the Planning and Publicity of Karbala's Campaign	p. 101
Religious Observances
Forms of Worship in Islam	p. 108
Role of Religious Practices in Forging Social Relationships	p. 112
Is the Islamic Sharia Fixed, or can it Evolve?	p. 116
Bases of the Festival of Eid	p. 120
Symbolism of Two Contrasting "Movements" in Hajj	p. 125
Civic Society
Twin Poles of an Islamic Society	p. 128
System of Islamic Justice as Illustrated by Criminal Law	p. 131
About the Author	p. 135
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Perspectives on Islamic Faith and History A Collection of Analytical Essays

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