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This book is specifically written for non-Muslims to help them better understand Islam. Some of the topics in this book are: - Evidence that Islam is a true religion. - Proofs that the Qur'an is the literal word of God. - Scientific miracles in the Qur'an with scientific illustrations. - Why Muhammad is truly a prophet sent by God? - Some benefits of Islam. - General information on Islam. - Pillars of faith. - Correction of some misconceptions about Islam. - The status of women in Islam. - What Islam says about terrorism. Features of the book: 43 illustrations (39 in color); 76 colorful pages on glossy, coated, 115 gm paper; Laminated 350 gm cover; High quality printing; More than 375,000 copies have been printed.
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For this entire book online, for more information on Islam, or for a printed copy, visit: www.islam-guide.com Front Cover Photo: More than one million Muslims from all over the world praying together at the Haram Mosque in Makkah. Back Cover Photo: The Prophet Muhammad’s in Madinah. Mosque In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM Second Edition I. A. Ibrahim General Editors Science Editors Dr. William (Daoud) Peachy Professor Harold Stewart Kuofi Michael (Abdul-Hakim) Thomas Professor F. A. State Tony (Abu-Khaliyl) Sylvester Professor Mahjoub O. Taha Idris Palmer Professor Ahmad Allam Jamaal Zarabozo Professor Salman Sultan Ali AlTimimi Associate Professor H. O. Sindi Darussalam Houston A Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding Islam Contents Copyright Copyright © 1997, 1996 I. A. Abu-Harb. All 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. For Reprinting Reprinting 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). The Web Site of This Book This entire book, as well as more information on Islam, is available online at: www.islam-guide.com 2nd Edition - 3rd Printing Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 97-67654 ISBN: 9960-34-011-2 Published by Darussalam, Publishers and Distributors, Houston, Texas, USA. A Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding Islam Contents 1 contents TITLE PAGE PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chapter 1 Some evidence for the truth of islam . 5 (1) The Scientific Miracles in the Holy Qur’an . . . . . . . . . . 5 A) The Qur’an on Human Embryonic Development . . 6 B) The Qur’an on Mountains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 C) The Qur’an on the Origin of the Universe . . . . . . 14 D) The Qur’an on the Cerebrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 E) The Qur’an on Seas and Rivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 F) The Qur’an on Deep Seas and Internal Waves . . . 20 G) The Qur’an on Clouds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 H) Scientists’ Comments on the Scientific Miracles in the Holy Qur’an . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 (2) The Great Challenge to Produce One Chapter Like the Chapters of the Holy Qur’an . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 (3) Biblical Prophecies on the Advent of Muhammad r, the Prophet of Islam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 (4) The Verses