Surrendering to God

 Surrendering to God : Understanding Islam in the Modern Age,
*[A5+] Paperback - 176 pages,
by Eren Tatari,
Published by Tughra Books, Turkey.



Description :


The author presents a unique understanding of Islam, rooted in the rich tradition of Islamic history and scholarship, as well as contemporary exegeses of the Qur'an.


The word 'Muslim' is commonly used like a brand name: One is either Muslim or not. In this book, Tatari expounds on the literal meaning of being a Muslim, which is the verbal noun for a submitter. She explains that we are a submitter (Muslim) if and when we submit our mind, heart, and actions to God’s Will. From this perspective, this book appeals not only to those who profess a Muslim identity, but to all who strive to find answers to their existential questions and submit to their Creator.


The book offers insights into the worldview presented by Islam to common theological, spiritual and social issues and existential questions.




Table of Contents :


---Acknowledgements,
---Foreword,


---Part [One]. Introduction,
---A Brief overview of Islam,
---Can we avoid our existential Questions?
---Do we need a Religion,
---Affirmation by Mind and Heart, Confirmation by Action.


---Part [Two]. Faith : Affirmation by Mind and Heart,
---[1]. Belief in the Oneness of God
-------There is no Deity but God, Muhammad is His Servant and Messenger,
-------Tawhid is not Solely Belief,
-------Associating Partners with God (shirk),
---[2]. Belief in God's Messengers,
-------The Path of God's Messengers (Sunnah),
---[3]. Belief in the Scriptures,
-------Why Study the Qur'an?
-------How to Approach the Qur'an,
-------The Nature of Divine Scriptures,
-------Education (tarbiyyah) of the Qur'an,
---[4]. Belief in the Angels,
---[5]. Belief in the Day of Judgement and Afterlife,
---[6]. Belief in Destiny (Qadar),
-------Partial-Freewill ( iradah al-Juz'iyyah),
-------Pre-Determination.


---Part [Three]. Worship : Confirmation by Action,
-------Purpose of Creation,
-------''God Has Created Adam in His Image''
-------Ways Leading to God,
-------The Role of Intellect and Heart,
-------Thanksgiving (Shukr),
-------Renewing our Faith,
-------Disbelief and Satan's Worshippings,
-------Significance of Halal and Haram,
-------Prayer,
-------Fasting,
-------Modest Dress and Etiquette (Adab).


---References.

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*Dimensions: 22.7 x 15cm.