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 Lawwāmah, 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 True Morals. . 24 26 Distinction Between Khalq (Creation) and Khulq (Morals) First Reformation i. e. Natural States of Man 28 30 Moral Condition of Man. . Why is the Flesh of Swine Prohibited Moral Qualities Related to the Discarding of Evil Five Ways to Maintain Chastity. 38 40 41 46 Moral Qualities Related to the Doing of Good 59 True Courage 71