Islam: Faith, Practice & History, Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi, Ansariyan Publications – Qum, http://alhassanain.org/english/?com=book&id=1180, www.alhassanain.org/english, Preface, Part 1: Beliefs, Lesson 1: Why Religion?, 1. Why Study Religion?, (A) Love of Knowledge, (B) The Sense of Thankfulness, (C) Preventing Possible Danger, 2. Some Necessary Qualities of Religion, (a) It must satisfy the intelligence and intellect of human beings., (b) It must teach and demonstrate dignity of human beings., (c) It must be a complete guide to develop the body, mind and spirit of humans as a whole., (d) It must conform with human nature., (e) It should not be a tool in the hands of oppressors to suppress the masses., Question Paper For Lesson 1, Lesson 2: Ways of Knowing God, First Method: The Inner Way, Second Method: Experiment Beyond Sensation, Nature & Scope of this Method, Question Paper For Lesson 2, Lesson 3: Designs in The Universe, Question Paper For Lesson 3, Lesson 4: More About God, 1. The Eternal Need for God, 2. God Occupies No Space, 3. Is God Visible?, 4. God is in Need of Nothing, 5. God's Omniscience, The Basis Of God’s Knowledge, The Difference Between Creator & Maker, Question Paper On Lesson 4, Lesson 5: The One & Only God, Question Paper On Lesson 5, Lesson 6: Tawhid & Sifat, 1. Tawhid - Monotheism, The Message of Tawhid, 2. Sifat - the Attributes of God, (A) The Positive Attributes (As-Sifāt Ath-Thubutiyyah), (B) The Negative Attributes (As-Sifāt As-Salbiyyah), Question Paper on Lesson 6, Lesson 7: The Justice of God, 1. God's Justice, 1. Ignorance, 2. Need, 3. Weakness or Compulsion, 2. What is Justice?, 3. The Vicissitudes in the Life of Man, Question Paper on Lesson 7, Lesson 8: Prophets & Human Guaidence, 1. The Purpose of Life, 2. Human Conscience, 3. Human Intelligence, 4. The Divine Guidance, The Distinctions of the Divine Guidance, 5. Role of Miracles in Prophethood, What are Miracles?, Question Paper on Lesson 8, Lesson 9: The Purity of The Prophets, 1. Why must the Prophets be Ma'sum?, (A) The Principle of Instruction, (B) Confidence & Acceptance, 2. How can a person be Ma'sum?, (A) Real Love of God, (B) The Deep & Perfect Insight of The Prophets, Question Paper on Lesson 9, Lesson 10: Prophets & Scriptures, Question Paper on Lesson 10, Lesson 11: Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), 1. Arabia at the Prophet's Birth, 2. The Birth of the Prophet of Islam, 3. Commencement of the Mission, 4. The Prophet's Migration (Hijrah), Question Paper on Lesson 11, Lesson 12: Al-Qur’an The Miracle of Islam, 1. Prophets & Miracles, 2. Al-Qur'an - the Everlasting Miracle, (A) The Eloquence Of The Qur’ān, (B) Harmonisation of its Themes, (C) Scientific Revelations, The Moon & The Sun, Exploring The Space, Pharaoh's Body, Question Paper on Lesson 12, Lesson 13: The Last Message & The Last Prophet, 1. Muhammad, the Last Prophet, 2. The Universality of Islam, (A) The God of Islam, (B) Equality in Islam, (c) Islam & Freedom of Thought, (D) Islam & Knowledge, (E) Islam’s Concept of Life, (F) Islamic Laws & Change in Lifestyle, 3. The Continuation of Divine Assistance, Question Paper on Lesson 13, Lesson 14: The Imamat Succession to the Prophet, 1. Introduction, 2. Is the Qur'an not Sufficient?, Question Paper on Lesson 14, Lesson 15: Amir Al-Mu’minin ‘Ali, 1. The Successor of the Prophet, 2. The First Leader, 3. The Historical Hadith of Ghadir, (A) The Authenticity of the Hadith of Ghadir, (B) The Meaning of “Mawla” in the Hadith of Ghadir, Question Paper on Lesson 15, Lesson 16: Khilafat & Consulation (a review of Saqifa), 1. The Authority of the Prophet, 2. Is the Prophet Subject to the Opinion of the Majority?, 3. Did Consultation Take Place after the Prophet's Death?, A Brief Look at Saqifah, (B) A Short Review of Saqifah, Question Paper on Lesson 16, Lesson 17: Twelve Caliphs or Imams, 1. The Hadith on Twelve Imams, 2. A Few Facts About the Twelve Imams, Question Paper on Lesson 17, Lesson 18: The Twelfth Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi (a.s.), 1. Belief in Al-Mahdi & the Universal Reform, 2. The Qur'an & the Belief in al-Mahdi, 3. Belief in the Mahdi & Sunni Authorities, 4. The Hidden Reformer, 5. The Length of al-Mahdi's Life, Question Paper on Lesson 18, Lesson 19: The Return & Resurrection (Al-Ma’ad & Al-Qiyamah), 1. The Wisdom & Justice of God, 2. The Return in Islam, Question Paper on Lesson 19, Lesson 20: After Death After Death, 1. Purgatory (Barzakh), 2. The Questioning in the Grave, 3. The Torment of the Grave, 4. The Paradise & Hell in the Qur'an, Question Paper on Lesson 20, Part 2: Laws and Ethics, Lesson 21: The Shari‘a, 1. The Place of Shari’a in Islam, 2. The Need for the Shari’a, 3. The Superiority of God-made Laws over Man-made Laws, Question Paper on Lesson 21, Lesson 22: Sources Of The Shari’a, 1. The Qur’an & the Sunna of the Prophet, 2. The Example of the Imams, Question Paper on Lesson 22, Lesson 23: Ijtihad, Taqlid & Ihtiyat, 1. Introduction, 2. Ijtihad, 3. Taqlid, (A) Is Taqlid Reasonable?, (B) Support from the Qur’an & Sunnah, Question Paper on Lesson 23, Lesson 24: More About The Shari‘a, 1. The Roots & Branches of Religion, 2. The Classification of Shari’a Laws, 3. The Five Types of Decrees, Question Paper on Lesson 24, Lesson 25: Islam’s Spirtual Program (1), 1. Introduction, 2. Purpose of Creation, 3. Program for Spiritual Training, (A) THE ANNUAL SPIRITUAL TRAINING, Question Paper on Lesson 25, Lesson 26: Islam’s Spirtual Program (2), (B) THE DAILY SPIRITUAL TRAINING, (i) Wuzu: Reminder of Spiritual Purity, (ii) Salat Helps in Spiritual Training, (iii) Sajdah: Daily Reminder of the Purpose of Life, Question Paper on Lesson 26, Lesson 27: The Islamic Community 1, 1. The Brotherhood of Islam, 2. The Prophet & Islamic Brotherhood, 3. The Moral Rights of Brotherhood, Question Paper on Lesson 27, Lesson 28: The Islamic Community 2, 1. Equality of Believers, (A) The Concept, (B) Example from History, (C) Promotion of Equality & Brotherhood, Question Paper on Lesson 28, Lesson 29: The Islamic Community 3, 1. Bidding The Good & Forbidding The Evil, 1. Amr Bi ’L-Ma‘Rūf & Nahi ‘Ani ’L-Munkar: Bidding The Good & Forbidding The Evil, 2. Importance of Amr & Nahi, 3. Amr & Nahi: An Expression of Brotherhood, 4. Conditions & Levels of Amr & Nahi, Question Paper on Lesson 29, Lesson 30: Islamic Economic System (1), 1. The Middle Path, 2. The Economic Equality, On Individual Level, First level of charity:, Second level of charity, On Collective Level, Question Paper on Lesson 30, Lesson 31: Islamic Economic System (2), 1. Importance of Zakat, 2. Obligatory Zakat, (A) Sharing The Natural Resources, (B) Zakātu ’L-Fitra: Sharing On The Day Of ‘Iddu ’L-Fitr, 3. Recommended Zakat, 4. The Usage of Zakat Fund, Question Paper on Lesson 31, Lesson 32: Islamic Economic System (3), 1. Khums in the Qur’ān & History, (A) The Meaning Of “Ghanimtum”, (B) The History Of Khums, (C) The Islamic Laws, (D) The Interpretation Of The Qur'ān, Question 1: [10 points], Lesson 33: Family Life in Islam (1), 1. Introduction, 2. Extended & Nuclear Family Systems, Extended Family System, Nuclear Family System, 3. The Islamic View, 4. Examples in History, Question Paper on Lesson 33, Lesson 34: Family Life in Islam (2), 1. Children’s Status & Rights, 2. Some Basic Rights, 3. Three Stages of Life, The First Stage: from birth to age seven., The Second Stage: from age eight to fourteen, The Third Stage: from age fifteen to twenty-one., Question Paper on Lesson 34, Lesson 35: Family Life in Islam (3), 1. Parents’ Status, (A) Father, (B) Mother, 2. Parents’ Rights in the Qur’an, 3. Importance of Silatu ‘r-Rahm, The Positive Aspect, The Negative Aspect, The Methods of Silatu’r-Rahm, Question Paper on Lesson 35, Part 3: History, Lesson 36: The Prophet Of Islam (Muhammad Al-Mustafa), 1. Birth to Bi’that, 2. The Beginning of the Mission, 3. The Hijrah, 4. Establishing an Islamic Community, 5. Encounters on the Battlefields, (A) The Battle of Badr, (B) The Battle of Uhud, (C) The Battle ofKhandaq (Ahzab), (D) The Bani Qurazah Battle, (E) The Bani Mustalaq War, (F) The Battle ofKhaybar, 6. The Treaty of Hudaybia & the Fall of Mecca, 7. The Last Pilgrimage & Death, 8. Lamartine’s Homage to the Prophet, Question Paper on Lesson 36, Lesson 37: The Best Of All Women (Fatimatu -Zahra’)), 1. Birth to Hijra, 2. Father & Daughter, 3. Marriage to ‘Ali, 4. Fatima’s Status in the Qur’an & the Sunnah, 5. After the Prophet, Question Paper on Lesson 37, Lesson 38: The First Imam (‘Ali bin Abi Talib), 1. Birth to Bi’that, 2. Bi’that to Hijrat, 3. Hijrat to the Prophet’s Death, 4. The Three Caliphs, 5. Caliphate to Death, 6. The Personality of ‘Ali, 7. ‘Ali’s Last Words, Question Paper on Lesson 38, Lesson 39: The Second Imam (Hasan bin ‘Ali), 1. Birth & Early Life, 2. With ‘Ali Amiru ’1-Mu’minin, 3. The Imamate of Hasan bin ‘Ali, 4. His Noble Character, 5. His Death, Question Paper on Lesson 39, Lesson 40: The Third Imam (Husayn bin ‘Ali), 1. Birth & Early Life, 2. Mu’awiyah’s Rule, 3. Yazid’s demand for Bay’ah, 4. Towards Karbala, 5. The Consequences of Karbala, Question Paper on Lesson 40, Lesson 41: The Fourth Imam (‘Ali ibn al-Husayn), 1. Birth & Early Life, 2. Karbala & His Imamat, 3. Jihad by Knowledge, 4. Attitude of the Rulers, Question Paper on Lesson 41, Lesson 42: The Fifth Imam (Muhammad ibn ‘Ali), 1. Birth & Early Life, 2. Continuation of Jihad by Knowledge, 3. Some Distinguished Companions of the Imam, 4. Attitude of the Rulers, 5. Final Days & Death, Question Paper on Lesson 42, Lesson 43: The Sixth Imam (Ja‘far bin Muhammad), 1. Birth & Early Days, 2. His Imamate: Continuation of Scholarly Jihad, 3. Students & Companions, 4. Rulers & their Attitude, 5. Last Days & Death, Question Paper on Lesson 43, Lesson 44: The Seventh Imam (Musa ibn Ja‘far), 1. Birth, 2. Political Circumstance of His Imamate, 3. His Companions, 4. Death in Prison, Question Paper on Lesson 44, Lesson 45: The Eighth Imam(‘Ali ibn Musa), 1. Birth, 2. Political Circumstances of His Imamate, 3. Imam ar-Rida’s Historical Journey to Marw, 4. Ma’mun’s Decision & Its Consequences, 5. Words of Wisdom, Question Paper on Lesson 45, Lesson 46: The Ninth Imam (Muhammad bin ‘Ali), 1. Birth & Imamate in Childhood, 2. Ma’mun & Imam at-Taqi (a.s.), 3. Mu’tasim’s Rule, Question Paper on Lesson 46, Lesson 47: The Tenth Imam (‘Ali ibn Muhammad), 1. Birth & Early Years, 2. Rulers of the Time, 3. Two Companions of the Imam, Question Paper on Lesson 47, Lesson 48: The Eleventh Imam (Hasan bin ‘Ali), 1. Birth & Early Years, 2. Political Circumstances of His Imamate, 3. The Miracle of Rain, 4. Ishaq al-Kindi & the Qur’an, 5. Imam’s Letter to Ibn Babawayh al-Qummi, 6. Words of Wisdom, Question Paper on Lesson 48, Lesson 49: The Twelfth Imam (Muhammad al-Mahdi), 1. Birth & Early Life, 2. The Imamat & Ghaybat, 3. The Ghaybat Sughra, 4. The Ghaybat Kubra, 5. Appearance of al-Mahdi, Question Paper on Lesson 49, Lesson 50: Guidance in Occultation & the Message of Shi‘ism, 1. Importance of Belief in al-Mahdi, 2. The Question of Long Life, 3. The Spiritual Guidance of al-Mahdi, 4. The Spiritual Message of Shi’ism, Question Paper on Lesson 50, Notes