In part two of this work...

In part two of this work, the author addresses Foroo‘ al-Deen or the essential rulings and practices of Islam, which are not only the famous ten acts of worship such as the daily prayers, fasting, hajj but other aspects of the teachings of Islam that are significantly relevant in modern times; issues such as the human community and social order, politics and economy, the army and the armed forces, the justice system, culture and mass media, education, health and medical issues, individual and social freedoms.

Through this discussion the author establishes that a government based on the teachings of Islam would provide the most favourable system of government for mankind. In the final part of this work, the author discusses the third component that a Muslim is required adhere to; namely the Islamic morals and etiquettes (Akhla>q and Ab). Here the author outlines and discusses the ‘four pillars’ of Islamic ethics and the ‘two pillars’ of its etiquettes.

The author then lists conducts and behaviours that Islam prescribes as being obligatory, forbidden, the unethical conducts, as well as the recommended moral conducts. These are presented under the four separate headings. Almost all footnotes are by the editor. Texts between [] are from the editor. Verses from the Qur’an are given between ...

The citation of Qur’anic verses is in the form of: The Qur’an, The Star (53):3-4, where ‘The Star’ is the name of the surah, ‘53’ the order number of the surah, and ‘3-4’ are the verses’ number within the surah. The short form citation is 53: 3-4. lih, meaning Allah’s Peace and Blessings be upon him and his progeny. This invocation is always made after the mention of the name of Allah’s messenger as taught by the Prophet, and out of respect and devotion for the (S).

3 alayhum as-sala>m (plural) or alayhis-sala>m (singular), meaning “peace be upon them or him/her”. This invocation is always made after the mention of the name of a prophet or infallible Imam, or an immaculate individual (A).

Introduction It is imperative that any Muslim is not contented with Islam by name only, and with the Qur’an by the recitation and the script only, but rather it is obligatory to act according to Islam and to implement the rulings of the Qur’an in all aspects of his life, and in all his affairs; personal, social, economical, political, and suchlike so that s/he would be a Muslim in the true sense of the word; happy, prosperous in this world, and triumphant and content in the hereafter.