Islam Basic Principles and Characteristics

By Ahmad, Khurshid

Book Id: WPLBN0000674083
Format Type: PDF eBook
File Size: 52.91 KB.
Reproduction Date: 2006

Title:	Islam Basic Principles and Characteristics
Author:	Ahmad, Khurshid
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Language:	English
Subject:	Literature & thought, Islamic Literature, Islam.
Collections:	Islamic Literature
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Islamic Literature

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Excerpt: Islam is the religion of truth. It is the embodiment of the code of life which God, the Creator and Lord of the universe, has revealed for the guidance of mankind. For the proper development of human life, man needs two elements: (a) the resources to maintain life and to fulfill the material needs of the individual and society, and (b) knowledge of the principles of individual and social behavior to enable man to fulfill himself and to maintain justice and tranquility in human life. The Lord of the universe has provided for both of these in full measure. To cater to the material needs of man, He has put all of nature's resources at his disposal. To provide for his spiritual, social, and cultural needs, He has raised His prophets from among men and has revealed to them the code of life that can guide man's steps to the right path. This code of life is known as Islam, the religion preached by all of the prophets of God ...