Full of vigor and passion, this book is a major Islamic work of the twentieth century.

Introduction PrefacePART I: IMAN1. Knowledge, the First Step2. Between Islam and Disbelief3. How Muslims Treat the Qur'an4. True Meaning of Iman5. Why is the Kalimah Unique?6. Why Believe in the Kalimah?PART II: ISLAM7. The False Gods8. Can We Call Ourselves Muslims?9. Are We True Muslims?10. Why Obey God?11. Difference Between Din and Shari'ah12. True Meaning of 'IbadahPART III: SALAH13. Meaning and Blessings of the Prayer14. What We Say in the Prayer15. Blessings of the Congregational Prayer16. Has the Prayer Lost its Power?PART IV: SAWM17. Meaning and Blessings of the Fasting18. True Spirit of the FastingPART V: ZAKAH19. Fundamental Importance of Zakah20. Meaning of Zakah21. Zakah, a Social Institution22. General Principles of Spending23. Specific Injunctions of ZakahPART VI: HAJJ24. Origin and Significance of Hajj25. Restoration of True Hajj26. Renewal of Self27. Renewal of SocietyPART VII: JIHAD28. Meaning of Jihad29. Central Importance of StrugglePreface to the Eighth ReprintIndex of Quranic Verses