Let us Learn Islam (Belief, Worship, Sirah, Adab - According to the Shafii School) [8th Class]

Let Us Learn Islam offers a comprehensive guide designed to enrich the minds and hearts of young readers. This book delves deeply into Islamic beliefs, practices, and etiquette, providing a robust foundation for understanding and living the faith.

Inside, you’ll find captivating stories and timeless teachings that illustrate the beauty and significance of Islamic principles. Each chapter unveils different aspects of Islamic spirituality, from the majesty of Allah and the sanctity of worship to the life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the noble manners that adorn a Muslim’s daily life.

Readers will explore the attributes of Allah and witness the transformative power of belief through engaging narratives and reflections. The section on worship dives into the rituals of prayer (Al-Salah), explaining the obligatory acts and the profound reverence that should accompany each prostration.

The book also journeys through the life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), highlighting his unwavering faith, compassionate leadership, and the timeless lessons embedded in his noble character. This is complemented by a thorough examination of the etiquette (Adab) that defines a true Muslim, from exchanging greetings to the art of eating and drinking.

Let Us Learn Islam is not just a book but a beacon of light for seekers of knowledge, offering practical insights that guide the way. Whether new to Islam or a lifelong practitioner, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to navigate life with faith, grace, and dignity. Let it be a companion on your path to spiritual enlightenment and fulfillment.

The lord of the universe: believing in Allah

1.1. Stories: Belief in Allah, Abu Hanifa, Milkwoman’s daughter

1.2. Poem: Allah

1.3. Harmony in the universe

1.4. Attributes of Allah and His omnipresence

1.5. Supplication

1.6. The prophet’s love for Allah

Believing in the angels

2.1. Stories: Angelic voices, Angels, Satan, and man

2.2. Angels’ roles and prayers

2.3. Benefits of belief in angels

Ritual prayer (al-salah)

3.1. Story: The first prayer

3.2. Importance, benefits, and types of prayer

3.3. Obligatory acts and the call to prayer (Adhan)

3.4. Daily prayers and supplications

3.5. Required and Sunnah parts

3.6. Good manners and reprehensible acts

3.7. Congregational and special prayers

3.8. Missed prayers, prostration of forgetfulness

3.9. Story: My prayers

3.10. Mosques and prayer rooms

I am learning my prophet: Sirah

4.1. Tears turned into a fountain

4.2. Sorrowful years: Deaths and Taif visit

4.3. Invitations to Islam: Aqaba meetings, Isra and Mi’raj

4.4. Migration to Medina: Plans, cave, arrival

4.5. Life in Medina: Mosque, Companions, Adhan, Brotherhood, Battles

4.6. Battle of Badr: Enmity, victory, captives

The manners that make one a good Muslim: Adab

5.1. Etiquette for Salam, sleeping, eating, drinking, yawning, sneezing, coughing, belching