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Chapter 1 addresses key questions about the Qur’an’s divine origin and Muhammad’s prophethood through several lines of evidence, including scientific themes, biblical predictions, and prophetic miracles. Chapter 2 outlines benefits of Islam such as paradise, deliverance from hellfire, inner peace, and forgiveness. Chapter 3 presents general beliefs and core practices including God, angels, scripture, prophets, judgment, al-Qadar, the Qur’an’s focus, and the Five Pillars, plus brief guidance for further learning.","For this entire book online, for more information on Islam, or for a printed copy, visit:  \n[www.islam-guide.com](www.islam-guide.com)  \nFront Cover Photo: More than one million Muslims from all over the world praying together atthe Haram Mosque in Makkah.  \nBack Cover Photo: The Prophet Muhammad’s  Mosque in Madinah.  \n\n| In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>A B R I E F ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM\u003Cbr>Second Edition\u003Cbr>I. A. Ibrahim\u003Cbr> |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| General Editors\u003Cbr>Dr. William (Daoud) Peachy Michael (Abdul-Hakim) Thomas Tony (Abu-Khaliyl) Sylvester Idris Palmer Jamaal Zarabozo Ali AlTimimi | Science Editors\u003Cbr>Professor Harold Stewart Kuofi Professor F. A. State Professor Mahjoub O. Taha Professor Ahmad Allam Professor Salman Sultan Associate Professor H. O. Sindi |  |\n| Darussalam\u003Cbr>Houston\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>A Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding Islam |  |  |\n|  | Contents |  |\n\nCopyright  \nCopyright © 1997, 1996 I. A. Abu-Harb.  \nAll rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the author, except for the situation below which is permitted.  \nFor Reprinting  \nReprinting or reproducing this book as a whole on the condition that absolutely no change, addition, or omission is introduced is permitted free of charge. To make high quality reprints, you may contact the author to obtain free copies of the computer print files of this book (address on page 70) .  \nThe Web Site of This Book  \nThis entire book, as well as more information on Islam, is available online at:  \n[www.islam-guide.com](www.islam-guide.com)  \n2nd Edition-3rd Printing  \nLibrary of Congress Catalog Card Number: 97-67654  \nISBN: 9960-34-011-2  \nPublished by Darussalam, Publishers and Distributors, Houston, Texas, USA.  \nA Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding Islam  \nContents 1  \nTITLE PAGE  \nPREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  \nChapter 1  \nSome evidence for the truth of islam . 5  \n(1) The Scientific Miracles in the Holy Qur’an .......... 5  \nA) The Qur’an on Human Embryonic Development .. 6  \nB) The Qur’an on Mountains ................... 11  \nC) The Qur’an on the Origin of the Universe ...... 14  \nD) The Qur’an on the Cerebrum ................ 16  \nE) The Qur’an on Seas and Rivers............... 17  \nF) The Qur’an on Deep Seas and Internal Waves ... 20  \nG) The Qur’an on Clouds ...................... 22  \nH) Scientists’ Comments on the Scientific Miracles in the Holy Qur’an ........................ 27  \n(2) The Great Challenge to Produce One Chapter Like the  \nChapters of the Holy Qur’an .................... 32  \n(3) Biblical Prophecies on the Advent of Muhammad 􀀁,  \nthe Prophet of Islam ........................... 33  \n(4) The Verses in the Qur’an That Mention Future Events  \nWhich Later Came to Pass ...................... 35  \n(5) Miracles Performed by the Prophet Muhammad 􀀁 ... 36  \n(6) The Simple Life of Muhammad 􀀁 ............... 37  \n(7) The Phenomenal Growth of Islam ................ 40  \nChapter 2  \nsome benefits of islam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  \n(1) The Door to Eternal Paradise .................... 41  \n(2) Salvation from Hellfire......................... 42  \n(3) Real Happiness and Inner Peace ................. 43  \n(4) Forgiveness for All Previous Sins ................ 44  \nA Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding Islam  \n2 Contents  \nChapter 3  \ngeneral information on Islam. . . . . . . 45  \nWhat Is Islam? .................................. 45  \nSome Basic Islamic Beliefs ........................ 45  \n1) Belief in God ............................. 45  \n2) Belief in the Angels ........................ 47  \n3) Belief in God’s Revealed Books .............. 48  \n4) Belief in the Prophets and Messengers of God ... 48  \n5) Belief in the Day of Judgment ..........","cbCaio1sF6hlSwQl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaio1sF6hlSwQl","pdf",5085382,6,1,80,"English","en",105,"# Preface\n# Chapter 1 Some Evidence for the Truth of Islam\n## The Scientific Miracles in the Holy Qur’an\n## The Great Challenge to Produce One Chapter Like the Chapters of the Holy Qur’an\n## Biblical Prophecies on the Advent of Muhammad\n## Verses in the Qur’an Mentioning Future Events\n## Miracles Performed by the Prophet Muhammad\n## The Simple Life of Muhammad\n## The Phenomenal Growth of Islam\n# Chapter 2 Some Benefits of Islam\n## The Door to Eternal Paradise\n## Salvation from Hellfire\n## Real Happiness and Inner Peace\n## Forgiveness for All Previous Sins\n# Chapter 3 General Information on Islam\n## What Is Islam?\n## Some Basic Islamic Beliefs\n## How Does Someone Become a Muslim?\n## What Are the Five Pillars of Islam?\n## For More Information and Further Reading on Islam","[{\"question\":\"What questions does the first chapter aim to answer about Islam?\",\"answer\":\"It addresses whether the Qur’an is the literal word of God, whether Muhammad is a true prophet sent by God, and whether Islam is a religion from God.\"},{\"question\":\"What evidence types are discussed in “Some Evidence for the Truth of Islam”?\",\"answer\":\"The chapter mentions scientific themes in the Qur’an, the challenge to produce a chapter like it, biblical prophecies about Muhammad, Qur’anic verses describing future 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