A brief illustrated guide to understanding Islam / [electronic resource] I.A. Ibrahim.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 71-74).

Ch. 1. Some evidence for the truth of Islam. The scientific miracles in the Holy Quran. The Quran on human embryonic development ; The Quran on mountains ; The Quran on the origin of the universe ; The Quran on the cerebrum ; The Quran on seas and rivers ; The Quran on deep seas and internal waves ; The Quran on clouds ; Scientists' comments on the scientific miracles in the Holy Quran -- The great challenge to produce one chapter like the chapters of the Holy Quran -- Biblical prophecies on the advent of Muhammad, the prophet of Islam -- The verses in the Quran that mention future events which later came to pass -- Miracles performed by the Prophet Muhammad -- The simple life of Muhammad -- The phenomenal growth of Islam -- Ch. 2. Some benefits of Islam. The door to eternal paradise -- Salvation from Hellfire -- Real happiness and inner peace -- Forgiveness for all previous sins -- Ch. 3. General information on Islam. What is Islam? -- Some basic Islamic beliefs. Belief in God ; Belief in the angels ; Belief in God's revealed books ; Belief in the prophets and messengers of God ; Belief in the Day of Judgement ; Belief in Al-Quadar -- Is there any sacred source other than the Quran? -- Examples of the Prophet Muhammad's sayings -- What does Islam say about the Day of Judgement -- How does someone become a Muslim? -- What is the Quran about? -- Who is the Prophet Muhammad? -- How did the spread of Islam affect the development of science? -- What do Muslims believe about Jesus? -- What does Islam say about terrorism? -- Human rights and justice in Islam -- What is the status of women in Islam? -- The family in Islam -- How do Muslims treat the elderly? -- What are the five pillars of Islam? The testimony of faith ; Prayer ; Giving Zakat (support of the needy) ; Fasting the month of Ramadan ; The pilgrimage to Makkah -- Islam in the United States.