Basic Lessons For Every Muslim

It is a known fact that there are many new Muslims who have embraced Islam from different countries and cultures. It is important that knowledge of Islam should be provided to them in a clear and uncomplicated fashion so that they do not become confused about the fundamentals of the religion. This book offers a simple and comprehensive approach to acquiring the basic information needed by new Muslims to enable them to practice Islam and gradually seek further knowledge. It is comprised of lessons on the meaning of “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is His Messenger”, the pillars of Islam and the pillars of faith, and how to practice tawheed (pure Islamic monotheism) and avoid shirk (its opposite, or directing some form of worship to other than Allah). In addition, there are lessons on how to pray, how to purify oneself for prayer, how to give the required charity (zakâh), how to prepare a deceased Muslim for burial and how to pray for him or her. This collection of lessons was compiled by Abdul-Aziz Saleh al-Shoumar and revised by Jassim Kitchilan. This book is highly suitable for converts and beginners who are interested in learning about the religious beliefs and practices of Islam.