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BOOKS ON FACTS FROM THE QUR'AN
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DEATH, RESURRECTION, HELL
One of the principal deceptions that impels people into delinquency
and makes them pursue their own desires is their heedlessness of
death. Both human beings and the universe they live in are mortal.
What awaits the disbelievers in the next world is more dreadful:
the eternal wrath of hell. This book, based on the verses of the
Qur'an, makes a detailed depiction of the moment of death, the day
of judgement, and the penalties in hell, and it sounds a warning
about the great danger facing us.
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| SINGNS
OF THE LAST DAY
There is an appointed time when the universe and every creature
in it, from microorganisms to human beings, including stars and
galaxies, will come to an end. It is called the "Hour" in the
Qur'an. And, "the Hour is coming without any doubt ... (Surat
al-Hajj: 7)"
The purpose of this book is to examine the signs of the Hour through
the verses of the Qur'an and hadiths of the Prophet (saas), and
to show that these signs have begun to appear in our present time.
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|  THE BASIC
CONCEPTS IN THE QUR'AN
The Qur'an has been revealed to us so that
we may read and ponder. Basic concepts in the Qur'an is a useful
resource prepared as a guide to thinking. Some basic Islamic concepts
like the soul, conscience, wisdom, loyalty, submission to Allah,
brotherhood, modesty, prayer, patience, ascribing partners to
Allah are discussed in the light of Qur'anic verses.
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 THE MORAL VALUES OF THE QUR'AN
A study that examines and seeks to remind us
of the basic moral principles of the Qur'an, particularly those
that are most likely to be forgotten or neglected at times.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSCIENCE IN THE QUR'AN
In the Qur'an, conscience has a meaning and importance beyond its
common and everyday use. This book introduces the real concept of
conscience that is related in the Qur'an and draws our attention
to the kind of understanding, thought, and wisdom that a truly conscientious
person has. This book will make you recognise the voice of your
conscience and accordingly help you to differentiate it from other
sources of inspiration.
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 THE ARROGANCE
OF SATAN
Driven by pride and arrogance, man forgets
that he is solely a servant of Allah. The first representative
of arrogance is Satan, who rebelled against Allah. Throughout
history, people who out of their pride worshipped themselves,
have been mimicking the arrogance of Satan.
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|  Zeal and
Enthusiasm Described in the Qur'an
Do
not give up and do not be downhearted. You shall be uppermost
if you are believers. (Surat Ali 'Imran: 139)
This book is about the enthusiasm of believers that keeps growing
until the end of their lives. The main aim of the book is to increase
the enthusiasm of believers showing them what a great blessing
enthusiasm is, and how it enhances the power of believers. The
book also explains that enthusiasm is an important secret making
the believers successful whatever the conditions are, and gives
the glad tidings of the beauties promised to those who stand against
all difficulties with perseverence and submission, never losing
their enthusiasm.
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| BASIC TENETS OF ISLAM
Everyone has some knowledge and convictions about Islam. However,
the majority of these convictions have their origins in inadequate
or incorrect sources. Actually, what one has to do to know Islam
is to study the Qur'an, which comprises the origin and basis of
Islam. Based on the information conveyed in the Qur'an, this book
gives an account of Allah's attributes, our purpose in this world,
what we have to do to fulfill this purpose, the true nature of
the death that awaits us, and life after death.
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 SOME SECRETS OF THE QUR'AN
Certainly there is a Message in this (Qur'an)
for people who worship Allah. (Surat al-Anbiya': 106)
In the Qur'an, Allah tells people many secrets
besides acts of worship, what is permitted and forbidden, and
codes of good morals. These secrets are found nowhere but in the
Qur'an. The only source of these secrets, which are beyond the
reach of even the most educated, intelligent, investigative or
observant person in the world, is the Qur'an.
People who are unaware of these secrets Allah advised in the Qur'an
experience the trouble and distress caused by this throughout
their lives. For those who learn these secrets of the Qur'an,
however, the life of this world is very easy, and full of joy
and excitement. This book deals with the subjects related to those
verses Allah related to people as a secret.
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|  BEAUTIES FOR LIFE IN THE QUR'AN
As well as being the unique source of all answers and explanations
people may have about eternal salvation, the Qur'an also consists
of many signs and admonitions essential for human life. This book
reflects the meanings implied by the Qur'an and the beauties that
it presents to human life.
In this book you will find a lot of admonitions from the Qur'an;
such as good character traits, prudence for daily life, standards
of hygiene, aesthetics, civility, or methods for communicating
Islam.
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 THE
REAL HOME OF BELIEVERS: PARADISE
Most people conceive of Paradise as a surreal
and abstract notion. The most important reason for this misconception
is an insufficient knowledge of the Qur'an and a lack of understanding.
This book provides a realistic description of Paradise as related
in the Qur'an and summons man to think about this eternal abode.
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 HOPEFULNESS IN THE QUR'AN
My sons! Seek news of Yusuf and his brother.
Do not despair of solace from Allah. No one despairs of solace from
Allah except for people who are disbelievers.' (Surah Yusuf: 87)
Man places his hope in Allah in relation to
the degree of his faith. He hopes to attain the favours promised
to him to the extent of his trust, closeness, submission and sincerity
to Allah. A person who hopes for the mercy of Allah does not transgress
or talk evil. He never suppresses the voice of his conscience.
On the contrary, he summons people to the way of righteousness,
forbids evil and performs his religious duties with wholesome
zeal. These are actually the people who earn the approval of Allah.
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| GENERAL
KNOWLEDGE FROM THE QUR'AN
Being a true servant of Allah and
conducting one's life in the light of the Qur'an require a sound
knowledge of the Qur'an. This book is prepared for those who aim
to attain the good pleasure, mercy, and Paradise of Allah.
In this book you can read the stories of the prophets, realize
the attributes of believers and disbelievers and learn the concept
of time, angels and jinn in the Qur'an.
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JUSTICE AND TOLERANCE IN THE QUR'AN
While you read these lines, injustice
wins out in many societies all over the world. For the solution,
a morality which will enable people to set aside their personal
benefits for the sake of justice is needed. This morality is the
Qur'anic morality, that Allah teaches and commands us. Qur'anic
morality commands a pure justice with no discrimination between
people, and in favor of the rightful and truthful.
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| SINCERITY
DESCRIBED IN THE QUR'AN
According to the Qur'an, neither working
hard, nor growing weary, nor achieving respect or love from others
is regarded as criteria of superiority. Rather, it is their belief
in God, their good deeds done in order to gain His consent, and
their goodwill, nurtured in the depths of their hearts, that are
regarded as the criteria of superiority. Therefore, with this
book, we are inviting all those sincere believers, who love God,
wish to be friend with Him, and turn to Him, to search for the
secret that leads to being among the successful.
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| TAKING
THE QUR'AN AS A GUIDE
The Qur'an was sent down as guidance
for humanity, with Clear Signs containing guidance and discrimination.
(Surat al-Baqara: 185)
As the verse states, God sent down the Qur'an as a guide to humanity.
And for man to be guided to the truth, it is imperative that he
know Islam and comprehend the verses of the Qur'an. The purpose
of this book is to explain that the Qur'an is the Word of God,
a guide for humanity that addresses everyone, and that its commands
are applicable to all times. Thus it must be the most important
reference and guide in human life.
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