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Book title: A Glimpse at the Beauty of Islam

No. of pages: 126

Readability: Very readable. Large writing with many pictures, simple and easy to understand.

What is this book about?  

Aptly titled, this book is a light summary of different facets of Islam, focussed on highlighting the beauty of Islam. It guides one thorough the basics of various Islamic concepts citing many of the most beautiful ayat of the Qur’an and hadiths. It is loosely based around four sections: It begins with Islamic principles (such as Oneness of God), then explains central worshiping acts (like salat), then touches on some comments by converts to Islam, and finally, looks into the manners of Islam.

Who should read this book?

Everyone can read this book as it is simple and can be understood by anyone without the need for prior knowledge of Islam. It is aimed at people who are looking into Islam and young people who are learning more about their religion. This is the kind of book you could gift someone if they wanted to know more about Islam.

Great for all ages and can reignite the love you have for Islam by getting back to the basics. 

Who is the author and/or publisher?

It is written by Al-Arabee Ben Razzouk and published by Darussalam.

What is the best thing about this book?

The best thing is that it reminds you of how beautifully simple our religion is. It’s the kind of book you can read when you don’t want anything too heavy and will definitely lift your mood and make you feel closer to Allah (swt).

Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Formulas used in this Book
3. The Chosen Religion
4. Oneness of the Lord
5. Some Signs to Ponder About
6. Drawing Lessons from Past Nations
7. Every Decent Work is an Act of Worship
8. A Simple and Easy Religion
9. A Complete Way of Life
10. A Mercy to all the Nations
11. Moderation in all Spheres of Life
12. The Reward for Acquiring Knowledge
13. Advantages Behind Religious Duties
14. Salaat (Prayer) A Unique Spiritual Experience
15. Zakaat (Obligatory Charity)
16. Sawm (Fasting)
17. Hajj (Pilgrimage)
18. The Beauty as Seen by Others
19. The Good and the Bad
20. Commands for the Good
21. Prohibitions of the Bad
22. Conclusion

Sneak peak:

You can find A Glimpse at the Beauty of Islam at many Islamic bookshops, especially Darussalam since they are the publishers.

A free PDF of an older version is available here.