This book contains both logical and textual proofs for the tenets and principles of Islam. It is written by one of the leading figures of the Religious Seminary in Qum, Ayatullah Vahid Khorasani.
- Principles of Faith (Usul al-Din)
- Translator’s Preface
- Introduction
- Basic Preliminaries
- The Ways of Attaining Faith in Allah
- Divine Unity (Tawhid)
- Divine Justice (‘Adl)
- Common Prophethood (Nabuwwat ‘Ammah)
- The Special Prophethood (Nabuwwat Khassah)
- Incapability of Man from Bringing the Like of the Qur’an
- Guidance of the Qur’an
- Examples of Qur’anic Teachings on Human Privilege
- Miracle of the Qur’an in the News of the Unseen
- (1) Information about the Victory of Rome
- (2) Information about the Return of the Prophet (S) to Mecca
- (3) Information about the Defeat of the Infidels
- (4) Information about the Victory of Mecca
- (5) Information about the Hypocrites Avoiding the Battle
- (6) Information about Conquering Countries Kisra and Qaysar
- (7) Information about the Progeny of the Prophet (S)
- Miracle of the Qur’an in Encompassing the Secrets of Nature
- Miracle of the Qur’an in Its Extraordinary Attraction
- Absence of Discrepancy in the Qur’an
- Miracle of the Qur’an in Intellectual Training
- Rays from the Life of the Prophet (S)
- The Return (Ma’ad)
- The Divine Leadership (Imamat)
- The Twelve Imams (as)
- Branches of Faith (Furu’ al-Din)
- The Philosophy and Secrets of Prayer
- The Consideration in the Address
- Comparison of Muslim and Christian Prayers
- The Philosophy of Legislating the Alms-Tax
- The Virtues of Charity and Generosity
- The Etiquette of Generosity and Almsgiving
- Generosity, Sacrifice and the Levels of Perfection
- The Social Effects of Generosity
- An Excellent Islamic City Protects Human Rights and Honour
- The Purpose of Civilisation in this World and the Hereafter
- Importance of Agriculture and Business in Islam
- Rules of Dealings in Islam
- Two Points
