Discovering Islam

Author: Sayyid Moustafa Al-Qazwini

Publisher: The Islamic Educational Center of Orange County

An introductory text on the fundamentals and spirit of Islam from a Shi’a perspective describing the basic principles as well as the common practices. This text is especially beneficial to those who are new to Islam, or are considering becoming Muslim.

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Chapters

  1. Preface
  2. Author’s Note
  3. Introduction
  4. Pillars of Islam: Islamic Beliefs
  5. Divine Justice (‘Adil)
  6. Prophethood (Nubuwwa)
  7. Succession to the Prophet Muhammad (Imama)
  8. The Day of Judgment and the Resurrection (Qiyama)
  9. Islamic Practices
  10. Religious Texts
  11. Other Islamic Issues
  12. Epilogue
  13. Glossary
  14. Other Islamic Books written by Sayyid Moustafa al-Qazwini

First published on al-islam.org.

Shia Companion