Being Muslim: A Practical Guide

What You'll Learn: Being Muslim highlights both our spiritual struggles and aspirations; how we can, on a daily basis, develop a healthy relationship with God, through both devotions and in ordinary daily life. This book is not meant to expound on abstract theoretical aspects of Islam, but to give readers practical and useful knowledge that can help them understand what it means to be Muslim. Chapter 1: Starting Point The Beginning Islam in Context Learning Islam Chapter 2: Belief The Testimony of Faith (Shahadah) God (Allah) سبحانه و تعالى Angels Scriptures Messengers Judgment Day Divine Decree (Qadr) Chapter 3: Worship The Legal Rulings The Prayer (Salah) Purifying Alms (Zakah) Fasting Ramadan The Pilgrimage (Hajj) Other Components of Worship Rulings Particular to Women Chapter 4: Spiritual Refinement Human Consciousness The Path of Refinement Destructive Vices Saving Virtues Noble Character Chapter 5: The Prophet ﷺ The