First steps in Islam according to Abderrahmane EL-SHIHA - Translation Yaqub Chérif - Editions 2021

An original book; the author presents the foundations, describes the practices and explains the teachings of Islam by addressing the reader directly.

In a lively style and accessible language, the author accompanies you step by step on a path of learning and discovery. The belief is presented with its benefits and its implications, the practice is described with the benefits of each cult and the commandments of Islam are brilliantly synthesized. Food and clothing prohibitions are also reviewed as well as rules of Islamic etiquette.

The author concludes his book by providing the reader with fraternal advice and recommendations. A book to put in the hands of any beginner or convert!

Topics covered in this book:

How to embrace Islam?

The implications of “Là ilâha ilîallâh”

The Benefits of Believing in Allah

belief in angels

The Benefits of Believing in Angels

belief in holy books

What to Know About the Noble Quran The Benefits of Believing in the Holy Books

belief in prophets

Who is Muhammad (as)?

The Benefits of Believing in Prophets

Faith in the Last DayThe Benefits of Believing in the Last Day

Belief in Divine Decree (qadâ') and Destiny (qadar)

Believing in destiny therefore implies that one believes

The Benefits of Believing in Divine Decree and Destiny

The meaning of the statement "Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah" and its implications

What is advised to undo, according to the Sunna, after having pronounced the two attestations

Description of major ablutions

Major ablutions (ghusl) are required

The obligation of prayer (salât)

Prayer brings many benefits

Description of the prayerAblution

How to perform ablution

The obligation of Zakat (legal alms) for the benefit of his beneficiaries

Among its benefits

The conditions of zakat

Recipients of Zakat Remarks

The fast of the month of Ramadan

The benefits of fasting

Pilgrimage (Hajj)

Benefits of Hajj

Description of Hajj

The Benefits of Practicing the Worship of Allah

The commandments of Islam Food and clothing prohibitions

Islam prohibits:

Some invocations (du'â), words of praise (dhikr) and rules of Islamic etiquette

Fraternal advice

Seek knowledge

The Alliance and the Disavowal

With your loved ones

Be one of those who show the right way

The choice of companions

point of exaggeration

You are on the right track stick to it