and its Characteristics
1. The Harmonization of Physical and Intellectual Aims
2. The Centripetal Force of the Islamic System
3. The Harmony between Thought and Action
4. The Reintegration of a Purely Human Collective
5. The Attainment of All Human Desires through Obedience
6. The Best Motivation for the Virtuous and Pious
7. Determination of the Ideal and Its Impact on distinguishing between various Methods
8. The Role of the Ideal in the Development of Islamic Civilization
3. Foundational Philosophy and Beliefs
The Reality and Importance of Belief (Īmān)
Character and Its Rational Foundation
The First Prerequisite for Organizing Behaviour
The Meaning of Belief (Īmān)
The Status of Belief (Īmān) in the Establishment of a Civilization
The Two Types of Belief (Īmān)
1. Religious Belief (Dīnī)
2. Temporal Belief (Dunyawī)
Some Foundational Principles
The Belief System (Īmāniyāt) of Islam
Intellectual Criticism
The Importance of Belief (Īmān) in Islam
The Precedence of Belief (Īmān) over Action
Summary
An Objection
Examination of the Objection
4. Belief (Īmān) in Allah
The Importance of Belief (Īmān) in Allah
The Comprehensive Structure of Belief (Īmān) in Allah
The Moral Advantages of Belief (Īmān) in Allah
1. Breadth of Vision
2. Self-respect
3. Humility and Fear of God
4. Elimination of False Expectations
5. Optimism and Peace of Mind
6. Ṣabr (Fortitude) and Trust in God
7. Bravery
8. Contentment
9. The Improvement of Morals and Organizing Behaviour
5. Belief (Īmān) in the Angels
The Purpose of Belief in Angels
The Reality of Angels in this System of Existance
The Additional Status of Human Beings and Angels
The Second Purpose of Belief in Angels
The Third Purpose of Belief in Angels
6. Belief (Īmān) in the Messengers and Prophets
The Reality of Prophethood
The Difference between Prophets and Ordinary Leaders
The Mutual Relationship Between Belief (Īmān) in Allah and Belief (Īmān) in the Prophets
The Unifying Declaration
Allegiance and Obedience to the Messenger
The Importance of Faith in Prophethood
The Distinguishing Features of the Prophethood of Muḥammad (pbuh)
The Difference between the Prophethood of Muḥammad (pbuh) and Earlier Prophets
A General Invitation
Completion of the Dīn (the Way of Islam)
The Abolition of Previous Religious Ways (Adyān)
The Sealing of the Institution of Prophethood
The Essential Ingredients of Muḥammad’s Faith
7. Belief (Īmān) in the Heavenly Scripture
The Relationship between Prophethood and the Book
The Qur’ānic Illustration of the Lamp and the Guide
Belief (Īmān) in All the Heavenly Books
Exclusive Submission to the Qur’ān
Comprehensive Details of Faith in the Qur’ān
The Foundation Stone of Islamic Universality
8. Belief (Īmān) in the Last Day
Some Natural Questions
Denial of the Life in the Hereafter
The Impact of Rejecting the Hereafter on Morality
The Theory of Transmigration
Intellectual Criticism on the Theory of Transmigration
The Impact of Transmigration on Culture
Faith in the Life in the Hereafter
The Correct Approach to Intellectual Research
The Objections to the Life in the Hereafter
The Qur’ānic Argument
