THE ESSENCE OF
ISLAM
Volume II
Are languages the invention of man?
Arabic is the fountain-head of
all languages
Reason for the superiority of Arabic
over other languages
Characteristics of the Holy Quran
Special characteristics of Arabic
Faculty of speech is the basic
reality of man
Two aspects of the mercy of God
Connotation of some Arabic words
The use of the word 'Father' is
derogatory of God
The hidden world of revelation
Some attributes of God may appear
in human form in a vision
Man is invested with a hidden faculty
of receiving revelation
Non-prophets can also receive revelation
Revelation is the highest stage
of divine understanding
Inductive and deductive arguments
to prove the need of revelation
Revelation is not a result of thinking
Revelation provides comfort in
distress
Revelation is a mean of salvation
Fine thought is not revelation
The distinction between creation
and command
Revelation and mesmerism
Man's knowledge of the universe
is defective and incomplete
How revelation is received
Various forms of revelation
Capacity For The Receipt Of Revelation
Human beings possess a diversity
of intelligence
A recipent of grace must have
a close relationship with the Almighty
Three conditions for the receipt
of revelation
Satanic revelation is a fact
Characteristics of true revelation
Differences between Satanic and
Divine revelation
The function of reason
The law of nature demands revelation
The book of revelation is the
only open book
The true unity of God cannot be
realized without divine revelation
The type of people who experience
heavenly signs
Three kinds of dreams
Revelation of trial and revelation
of exaltation
Angels are external means of the fulfilment
of our spiritual needs
Of independent existance
Angels carry out appropriate duties
Three types of angels
Angels do not move from their appointed
places
Angels are the life of the planets
Angels sometimes appear in human
form
Ascent and descent of angels
Angels are the cause of every change
and development
Two systems for the proper functioning
of the universe
Shooting stars and Satan
Man ranks higher than angels
The true meaning of prostration
to man
Every angel performs a different
duty
Three functions of Gabriel
Angels descend with the advent
of a Khalifah
The Holy Spirit descends according
to one's degree of love and sincerity
Angels can be seen
Angels are mediators for the spiritual
development of man
Angels distribute and regulate
matters
The functions of the Holy Spirit
and of Satan
The highest and lowest points
of God's creation
Miracles are wrought by prayer
The effect of prayer is greater
than the effect of fire
Physical and spiritual means are
not outside determination
Must all prayers be accepted?
Conditions of acceptance of prayer
To supplicate is human and to respond
is divine
A supplicant should not get tired
or feel frustrated
Be sincere and possess high resolve
Two ways of acceptance of prayer
Prayer and planning are two natural
demands
Divine attention is drawn in consequence
of prayer
Four reasons for obligatory prayers
Acceptance of prayer is a true
means of God's recognition>
Prayer is a form of death
Three conditions for acceptance
of prayer
God treats favourites as friends
Why prayers of even perfect people
are not always accepted
Why the acceptance of supplication
is delayed at times
Do not be impatient and restless
God is brought close through prayer
Acceptance of prayer demands eagerness
A humble prayer
Repentance washes out stains of sin
Man turns to God with remorse and
God turns to man with mercy
Three conditions for repentance
The meaning of istighfar
Repentance should be followed
up with istighfar
Istighfar is a spiritual
exercise
It is the grace of Allah that saves
and not deeds
The true meaning of salvation
The cause of spiritual decline
Faith without understanding is
not enough for salvation
Why are sins committed and how
can they be avoided?
True salvation is bestowed in this
very world
True love of God leads to salvation
How relationship with God may be
established
Faculties for seeing God can be
developed in this very world
Heavenly life in this world
Prophets are mirrors of God's
countenance
The Vedas represent God as venfegul
The Christian concept of salvation
is opposed to justice and mercy
Salvation is attained purely through
grace
Repentance, istighfar,
and intercession are means of forgiveness of sins
The curse of sin cannot be transferred
No contradiction between the justice
and mercy of God
Death is not the fruit of sin
Was Jesus free from inherited
sin?
How the Christians were freed
from sin through the crucifixion of Jesus
Belief in Kalima is sure means
od salvation
Salat is a sure way of taking
one nearer to God
What is Salat
Salat strengths a believer's
spiritual faculties
Salat should be carried
out in an excellent manner
Supplication should be made during
Salat
Recitation of Fatihah
is obligatory in Salat
Supplications may be offered
in one's own vernacular
The philosophy of five daily prayers
Salat means relationship
between man's servitude and God's providence
Salat purifies the spirit
and the fast illuminates the heart
The purpose of fasting is purification
The institution of Hajj
The paying of Zakat
Taking up arms against a just non-Muslim
government is not permitted
The use of force is forbidden by
the Holy Quran
The Promised Messiah will not fight
the disbelievers with the sword
The Promised Messiah was to put
an end to war
Two types of divine decrees
Prayer and divine determination
are juxtaposed
Two aspects of prayer
Man will have nothing but what
he strives for
God does not condemn people
without cause
Why some disbelievers are punished
in this world
How wrongdoers are punished
Punishment follows upon misbehaviour
Imposture is punished in this
world
False prophets are not granted
respite
The soul is created out of nothing
by the command of Allah
The Vedas present God
as imperfect
Allah can create out of nothing
The soul is the creation of
God
A soul bereaved of its qualities
is dead
Qualities of the soul
The doctrine of transmigration
is false
Body and spirit are continuously
renewed
Body is the Mother of the soul
In the hereafter spiritual conditions
will become visible
There will be continuous progress
in Heaven
Two Gardens For The Righteous
The Torment And Comfort Of The
Grave
The Philosophy Of Punishment
In The Hereafter
Torment Is The Result Of Man's
Actions
A Person's Heaven Is Generated
Within Him
The Nature Of The Bounties Of
Heaven
The Wrath Of God Has A Spiritual
Philosophy
Hell Is Not Everlasting
He Who Devotes His Life To The
Cause Of God Is A Martyr
Three Grades Of Heaven And
Hell