Contents

Title Page

Copyright

Summary of Contents, Vol. I, II , III, IV & V

Arabic, the Mother of Tongues

Are Languages the Invention of Man?

Announcement for the Book Minan-ur-Rahman

Why Arabic is Superior to Other Languages?

Characteristics of the Holy Qur’an

Special Characteristics of Arabic

Faculty of Speech is the Basic Reality of Man

Two Aspects of the Mercy of God

The Connotation of Some Arabic Words

The Word ‘Father’ Is Derogatory to God

Revelation, Inspiration, Vision and Dream

The Hidden World of Revelation

Man’s Ability to Receive Revelation

Non-Prophets Can Also Receive Revelation

Revelation: The Highest Stage of Divine Understanding

The Necessity of Revelation

What Is Revelation?

Revelation Provides Comfort in Distress

Revelation Is a Means of Salvation

Fine Thought Is Not to Be Confused With Revelation

The Distinction Between Creation and Command

Revelation and Psychic Phenomena

Man’s Knowledge of the Universe Is Defective

How Revelation Is Received

Various Forms of Revelation

The Ability to Receive Revelation

Man Possesses a Diversity of Intelligence

A Recipient of Grace Must Have a Close Relationship With the Almighty

Three Hallmarks of Divine Revelation

Satanic Revelation Is a Reality

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

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

Hadith and the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (sas)

Sources of Islamic Guidance

Authoritative Books

Book of Allah to Be Preferred to All

Authenticity of Ahadith

Angels

Angels Are External Means of the Fulfilment of Our Spiritual Needs

Independent Existence of Angels

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

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 Specific 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

Functions of the Holy Spirit and Satan

The Highest and Lowest Points of God’s Creation

Prayer

Prayer, Its Acceptance, and the Principle of Qur’Anic Interpretation

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

Etiquette of Prayer

Be Sincere and Determined

Two Ways of Acceptance of Prayer

What Is Prayer?

Prayer and Planning Are Two Natural Demands

Divine Attention Is Drawn Through Prayer

Four Reasons for Obligatory Prayers

Acceptance of Prayer Is a True Means of God’s Recognition

Divine Determination and Acceptance of Prayers

Prayer Is a Kind of Death

Three Conditions for Acceptance of Prayer

God Treats Favourites as Friends

Why Even the Prayers of Perfect People Are Not Always Accepted

Why Acceptance of Supplications Is Sometimes Delayed

Do Not Be Impatient and Hasty

God Comes Closer Through Prayer

Acceptance of Prayer Demands Eagerness

Humble Prayer

Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness

Meaning of Taubah (Repentance)

Repentance Washes Out the Stains of Sin

Man Turns to God With Remorse and God Turns to Man With Mercy

Three Conditions for Repentance

The Meaning of Istighfar

Priority of Istighfar Over Repentance

Istighfar Is a Spiritual Exercise

Gates of God’s Grace Are Never Closed

Salvation Comes From God’s Grace

Salvation

The True Meaning of Salvation

The Cause of Spiritual Decline

Faith Without Understanding Is Not Enough for Salvation

Why Sins Are Committed and How They Can Be Avoided

True Salvation Is Bestowed in This Very World

Love of God Leads to Salvation

How to Establish Relationship With God

Faculties for Seeing God Can Be Developed in This Very World

Who Deserves Salvation?

Prophets are Mirrors of God’s Countenance

The Vedas Represent God as Vengeful

Christian Concept of Salvation Is Contrary to Justice and Mercy

Salvation Is Only Possible Through Grace

Repentance, Istighfar, and Intercession as Means of Salvation

The Curse of Sin Cannot Be Transferred

No Contradiction Between Divine Justice and Mercy

Death Is Not the Fruit of Sin

Was Jesus Free from Inherited Sin?

Did Crucifixion Save Christians From Sin?

Belief in Kalimah

The Pillars of Islam

Salat Leads to God

What Is Salat?

Salat Strengths a Believer’s Spiritual Faculties

Salat Should Be Offered in the Most Befitting Manner

Supplication During Salat

Recitation of Al-Fatihah in Salat

Salat to Be Offered in Arabic

Supplications May Be Offered in One’s Own Vernacular

The Philosophy of the Five Daily Prayers

Salat Protects From Sin

Significance of Postures in Salat

The Real Salat

Salat, Supplication, and Certainty of Faith

Salat Means Relationship Between Man’s Servitude and God’s Providence

Salat Purifies the Spirit and Fast Illuminates the Heart

The Purpose of Fasting Is Purification

The Institution of Hajj

The Paying of Zakat

Jihad With the Sword

Taking up Arms Against a Just Non-muslim Government Is Not Permitted

Prohibition of the Use of Force

The Promised Messiah Will Not Fight Disbelievers With Sword

The Promised Messiah Was to Put an End to War

Divine Decree and Determination

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

Righteousness

Elements of Righteousness

Righteousness Is Essential for Heavenly Knowledge

Qualities of the Righteous

Arrogance

What Is Arrogance?

Do Not Idolize Me

Forms of Arrogance and Means of Purification

Thinking Ill of Others

Punishment in This World

Why Some Disbelievers Are Punished in This World

How Wrongdoers Are Punished

Punishment Follows Upon Misconduct

Imposture Is Punished in This World

False Prophets Are Not Granted Respite

The Soul

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 Bereft of Its Qualities Is Dead

Qualities of the Soul

The Doctrine of Transmigration Is False

Birth of the Soul

Body and Spirit Are Continuously Renewed

Body Is the Mother of the Soul

Relationship of the Soul With Graves

Resurrection

Three States of Existence

A New Body Is Bestowed in the Grave

Nature of the Hereafter

Three Qur’anic Insights About the Hereafter

In the Hereafter Spiritual Conditions Will Become Visible

There Will Be Continuous Progress in Heaven

Heaven and Hell

Two Gardens for the Righteous

The Torment and Comfort of the Grave Is Perceived Through the Body

The Philosophy of Punishment in the Hereafter

Torment Is the Result of Man’s Actions

Nature of the Blessings of Paradise

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

The Purpose of Creation

Only the Creator Can Enjoin the Purpose of Life

The Three Objects of Life

How to Achieve the Purpose of Life

First Means

Second Means

Third Means

Fourth Means

Fifth Means

Sixth Means

Seventh Means

Eighth Means

Worship Benefits Man Himself