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Revelation and Prophethood

Author: Ayatullah Murtadha Mutahhari
Publisher: Islamic Seminary Publications
Category:

• Chapter 1: Revelation and Prophethood
• Universal Guidance
• Characteristics of Prophets
• (i) Miracles
• (ii) Infallibility
• Immunity from Sins
• Difference Between Prophets and Geniuses
• (iii) Guidance
• (iv) Sincerity of Purpose
• (v) Constructiveness
• (vi) Struggle and Conflict
• (vii) Human Aspect
• (viii) Prophets Having A Divine Legal Code
• Chapter 2: Historical Role of the Prophet
• (i) Education
• (ii) Affirmation of Agreements and Covenants
• (iii) Emancipation from Social Bondage
• Chapter 3: The Object of Prophethood
• Chapter 4: Religion or Religions
• Chapter 5: Finality of Prophethood
• Reasons of the Renewal of Prophethood
• Miracles of the Final Prophet
• Note
• Chapter 6: Miracle of Finality
• Is this occurrence not a supernatural event and a miracle?
• Value and Effect of a Miracle
• Value of a Miracle From the Viewpoint of the Qur'an
• Nature of the Holy Prophet's Guidance
• Chapter 7: The Holy Qur'an
• Great Interest of Muslims in the Holy Qur'an
• Inimitability of the Holy Qur'an
• Various Aspects of the Inimitability of the Holy Qur'an
• Wording of the Holy Qur'an
• Contents of the Holy Qur'an
• Vastness of Meanings
• Allah in the Holy Qur’an
• Man's Relation with Allah
• Qur’an, Tawrat and Injil
• Historical Stories
• The Holy Qur'an and Predictions
• Chapter 8: Distinguishing Features of Islam
• 1. The Methods of Knowing
• (i) Is it possible to identify the truth?
• (ii) What are the Sources of Knowledge?
• (iii) What are the means of Acquiring Knowledge?
• (iv) Subjects of Knowledge
• 2. Conception of the World
• Ideological Aspect
• Chapter 9: The Holy Prophet
• His Childhood
• Abhorrence of Idleness and Lethargy
• Honesty
• Combat with Tyranny
• Family Behavior
• Treatment of Slaves
• Cleanliness and Use of Perfume
• Social Behavior
• Soft as well as Tough
• Worship
• Austerity and Simple Living
• Resolution and Perseverance
• Leadership, Administration and Consultation
• Regularity and Orderliness
• Capacity to Listen to Criticism and Dislike of Flattery and Undue Compliments
• Fight Against Weak Points
• Possession of the Necessary Qualities of Leadership
• Method of Preaching
• Encouragement of Knowledge