The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam — Page vii
Contents Foreword to the Present Edition…. . . . . . . . . . Foreword to the Revised Edition 2010 Introduction. . . . . A Grand Piece of News for Seekers after Truth ISLAM. . . . . . FIRST QUESTION. . . . . . . . The Physical, Moral and Spiritual States of Man. . . . Three Types of Human Actions. . . . . First Source: Nafsi Ammārah, the Self That Incites to Evil Second Source: Nafsi Lawwamah, the Reproving Self. . The Third Source: Nafsi Mutma'innah, the Soul at Rest The Soul is Created The Second Birth of the Soul Gradual Progress of Man ……. . The True Meaning of Islam Distinction Between the Natural and Moral States viii ix XV xxi 1. . . . 3 3. 3. 3 5 6 13 14. 15. . . . . 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 The Refutation of the Doctrine of Preservation of Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Three Methods of Reform ……………. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Advent of the Holy Prophet at the Time of the Greatest Need……………………………. . 21 The True Purpose of the Teachings of the Holy Quran is the Reform of the Three Conditions. . . . . . . 24 Natural Conditions by Regulation become Moral Qualities. . . . . . . 24 True Morals. ……. ………………………. . 26 Distinction Between Khalq (Creation) and Khulq (Morals) 28 First Reformation i. e. Natural States of Man. . . . . Why is the Flesh of Swine Prohibited …………………………………. Moral Condition of Man ……………………. . 30 38. 40 Moral Qualities Related to the Discarding of Evil 41 Five Ways to Maintain Chastity 46 Moral Qualities Related to the Doing of Good. 59 True Courage. . . . 71