Categorie: Journey From MPhil to PhD
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Preface Dissertation “Serving His Creation” Understanding the connection between Creator and creation in the Light of Sharīʿah: “And I did not create the Jinn and mankind except to worship Me” Ph.D. Research Dissertation “Serving His Creation” Pebble Hills University 113 Barksdale Professional CenterCity of Newark, County of New Castle, Zip Code 19711United States of America…
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Table of Contents Summary Islam is a vast and profound religion, and it remains the fastest‑growing faith in the world. It is the only religion accepted by Allāh Almighty, and those who follow other religions or beliefs will be among the losers at the end of time. Islam is the foundation of life, as the…
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Table of Contents Summary As Muslims, we must reflect deeply on our relationship with Allāh. We must realize that being few in European countries does not mean weakness. On the contrary, belief in Allāh transforms a weak individual into a powerful human being. This is exemplified by Sayyidunā Bilāl (raḍiyAllāhu ʿanhu), who endured severe punishment…
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Table of Contents Summary Islam regards this planet, with all its greatness, immensity, miracles, and interconnections between phenomena, as a homogeneous reality dependent upon another Reality, Sovereign and Supreme—Allāh. Like other invisible realities, He is recognized through His observable Signs. These Signs provide valuable and fruitful understanding of Him. Objectives of this part: Introduction Serving…
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Table of Contents Summary Loving Allāh is the definitive aspiration of humanity. Having attained the state of true love for Allāh, each stage that follows is one of its fruits and a branch from its roots. Everything that comes from Him to His servants—even that which they dislike—directs them to love Him. His giving and…
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Table of Contents Summary The Way of Life chosen by Allāh for Muslims covers every aspect of their lives. It is the sum of directives, commandments, and instructions from the Highest Authority in the Universe: the Creator, the Sustainer, and the Master of the Day of Resurrection. His commands are final and cannot be abrogated,…
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Table of Contents Summary Islamic environmental ethics, like all other forms of ethics in Islam, are based on clear‑cut legal foundations formulated by Allāh. In Islam, the acceptance of what is legal and ethical does not follow the same processes as cultures that base their laws on humanistic philosophies. The family is the most fundamental…
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Table of Contents Summary It is easier to speak about giving alms for the sake of Allāh than to do it, for it requires considerable willpower. Spending in the way of Allāh strengthens the soul and morale of a person. Even a small act of charity, if done with sincerity, is enough to earn a…
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Table of Contents Summary Social benefits are so-called because they represent collective charity and happiness for all members of society. Economists do not view society as an independent actor capable of gaining benefits or suffering losses. Objectives of this part: Introduction The Qur’ān does not use the term sociology in the modern academic sense, but…
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Table of Contents Summary The psychology of religion considered from the framework of Islam is the science of the nafs (the psyche). It refers to the medical, scientific, and philosophical study of the nafs as it flourished during the Islamic Golden Age. This discipline examines the effect, content, and nature of religious belief for individuals.…