Download or read book Faith and Practice Getting the Basics Right written by Abu Khadijah Damansari and published by Abu Khadijah Damansari. This book was released on 2024-01-12 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FAITH AND PRACTICE: GETTING THE BASICS RIGHT In a world fraught with complexities and uncertainties, "Faith and Practice: Getting the Basics Right" stands as a guiding beacon for both Muslims and non-Muslims, fostering a profound understanding of Islam's foundational principles. This compelling book, meticulously crafted with clarity and purpose, serves as a crucial stepping stone for those about to embark on a deeper exploration of Islamic knowledge. Organised into five engaging chapters, the book traverses the depths and breadths of Islamic teachings, providing a roadmap for distinguishing between good and bad while emphasising the integral fusion of faith and action. It systematically explores the significance of sincerity in the pursuit of sacred knowledge, deftly guiding readers through personally obligatory, communally obligatory, recommended, and non-sacred knowledge. Chapter by chapter, the narrative unfolds, highlighting the critical importance of adhering to valid scholarship. Drawing evidence from the Holy Qur'an, the Hadiths, and the practices of the Prophetic Companions, the book meticulously traces the preservation of Islamic knowledge from the days of Revelation to the present. Delving into the reasons behind the enduring legacy of Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaah, in contrast to the extinction of other schools, it elucidates the rationale for placing trust in expert scholars and the significance of following their guidance. In the third chapter, the book navigates the intricate landscape of legal rulings, offering a comprehensive understanding of various types of acts, from obligatory to recommended and unlawful. By exploring concepts such as dispensation and strictness, this chapter illuminates the legal accountability of individuals and the factors influencing responsibility. Chapters four, five, and six delve into the core values shaping a devout Muslim's character. "Sincerity," supported by evidence from the Qur'an, Hadiths, and the wisdom of pious predecessors, underscores the essence of authentic devotion. Subsequently, "Honesty" and "Goodwill" follow suit, each reinforced by profound insights from Islamic scripture and the teachings of revered scholars. "Faith and Practice" serves as a foundational, solid introductory journey into the heart of Islam's fundamental principles. With a harmonious blend of scholarly insights and accessible language, it acts as a guiding light for Muslims and those intrigued by Islam, empowering them to navigate the intricate path of faith with confidence and clarity. This book is a resounding call to embrace the essentials, laying a robust foundation for a lifelong pursuit of spiritual growth and understanding.
Download or read book Faith and Practice written by Abu Khadijah Damansari and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FAITH AND PRACTICE: GETTING THE BASICS RIGHT In a world fraught with complexities and uncertainties, "Faith and Practice: Getting the Basics Right" stands as a guiding beacon for both Muslims and non-Muslims, fostering a profound understanding of Islam's foundational principles. This compelling book, meticulously crafted with clarity and purpose, serves as a crucial stepping stone for those about to embark on a deeper exploration of Islamic knowledge. Organised into five engaging chapters, the book traverses the depths and breadths of Islamic teachings, providing a roadmap for distinguishing between good and bad while emphasising the integral fusion of faith and action. It systematically explores the significance of sincerity in the pursuit of sacred knowledge, deftly guiding readers through personally obligatory, communally obligatory, recommended, and non-sacred knowledge. Chapter by chapter, the narrative unfolds, highlighting the critical importance of adhering to valid scholarship. Drawing evidence from the Holy Qur'an, the Hadiths, and the practices of the Prophetic Companions, the book meticulously traces the preservation of Islamic knowledge from the days of Revelation to the present. Delving into the reasons behind the enduring legacy of Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaah, in contrast to the extinction of other schools, it elucidates the rationale for placing trust in expert scholars and the significance of following their guidance. In the third chapter, the book navigates the intricate landscape of legal rulings, offering a comprehensive understanding of various types of acts, from obligatory to recommended and unlawful. By exploring concepts such as dispensation and strictness, this chapter illuminates the legal accountability of individuals and the factors influencing responsibility. Chapters four, five, and six delve into the core values shaping a devout Muslim's character. "Sincerity," supported by evidence from the Qur'an, Hadiths, and the wisdom of pious predecessors, underscores the essence of authentic devotion. Subsequently, "Honesty" and "Goodwill" follow suit, each reinforced by profound insights from Islamic scripture and the teachings of revered scholars. "Faith and Practice" serves as a foundational, solid introductory journey into the heart of Islam's fundamental principles. With a harmonious blend of scholarly insights and accessible language, it acts as a guiding light for Muslims and those intrigued by Islam, empowering them to navigate the intricate path of faith with confidence and clarity. This book is a resounding call to embrace the essentials, laying a robust foundation for a lifelong pursuit of spiritual growth and understanding.
Download or read book Religion The Basics written by Malory Nye and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008-05-12 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition has been fully revised and updated, and includes new discussions of: the study of religion and culture in the 21st century texts, films and rituals cognitive approaches to religion globalisation and multiculturalism spirituality in the West popular religion.
Download or read book Just the Basics written by Dallas Johnson and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered what the Christian faith is about? Just the Basics is written for you. Essential Christian beliefs are explained in everyday language with simple illustrations, biblical references, and practical applications. Just the Basics answers questions, such as: * How can we know there is a God? * What is He like? * What difference can God make in our lives? * How does He want us to live? * What happens to us when we die? Just as a faulty foundation will undermine anything built upon it, flawed fundamentals will also hamper any endeavor you have in life. You need to get the basics right. The same principle applies to learning about the Christian faith. Just the Basics will help you understand the foundational beliefs of the Christian faith from which you can build your life.
Download or read book Refugia Faith written by Debra Rienstra and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Refugia Faith: Seeking Hidden Shelters, Ordinary Wonders, and the Healing of the Earth explores how Christian spirituality and practice must adapt to prepare for life on a climate-altered planet. Refugia (reh-FU-jee-ah) is a biological term describing places of shelter where life endures in times of crisis, such as a volcanic eruption, fire, or stressed climate. Ideally, these refugia endure, expand, and connect so that new life emerges. Debra Rienstra applies this concept to human culture and faith, asking, In this era of ecological devastation, how can Christians become people of refugia? How can we find and nurture these refugia, not only in the biomes of the earth, but in our human cultural systems and in our spiritual lives? How can we apply all our love and creativity to this task as never before? Rienstra recounts her own process of reeducation--beginning not as a scientist or an outdoors enthusiast but by examining the wisdom of theologians and philosophers, farmers and nature writers, scientists and activists, and especially people on the margins. By weaving nature writing, personal narrative, and theological reflection, Rienstra grapples honestly with her own fears and longings and points toward a way forward--a way to transform Christian spirituality and practice, become a healer on a damaged earth, and inspire others to do the same. Refugia Faith speaks to people securely within the faith as well as to those on the edge, providing a suitable entry for those who sense that this era of upheaval requires a transformed faith but who don't quite know where to begin.
Download or read book The Cost of My Faith written by Jack Phillips and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master cake artist and a man of profound faith, Jack Phillips found himself in the middle of one of the highest-profile religious freedom cases of the century. In July 2012, two men came to Jack Phillips's shop requesting a custom wedding cake celebrating their same-sex marriage. In a brief exchange, Jack politely declined the request, explaining that he could not design cakes for same-sex weddings but offered to design cakes for other occasions and to sell them anything else in his shop. Little did Jack know that his quiet stand for his Christian convictions about marriage would become a battle for the right of all Americans to live out their faith. Now, Jack Phillips shares his harrowing experience for the first time in this powerful new memoir. The Cost of My Faith is Jack’s firsthand account from the frontlines of the battle with a culture that is making every effort to remove God from the public square and a government denying Bible-believing Christians the right to freely exercise their religious beliefs. Despite a Supreme Court victory in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, the fight to protect the right of Americans to freely exercise their beliefs is more critical than ever. The Cost of My Faith provides new insight into the case that shook the country and offers readers courage and inspiration to stand and live out their faith when facing their own battles.
Download or read book The Heart of the Gospel written by Robert E. Coleman and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than forty years, Robert E. Coleman's bestselling The Master Plan of Evangelism has been the standard in evangelism literature. But what is the theology behind evangelism? And why is it important for Christians to understand? The Heart of the Gospel offers a systematic theology of evangelism that will ground and inform our practice of spreading the Good News. Each chapter covers a major biblical doctrine, explains its various evangelical interpretations, treats misconceptions that adversely affect evangelism, and offers practical applications of the doctrine. Based on decades of classroom teaching, this comprehensive work is aimed at ministry readers interested in evangelism and outreach.
Download or read book The Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith written by Phil Tallon and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book You Don t Have to Be Wrong for Me to Be Right written by Brad Hirschfield and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2009-03-10 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conflict is an opportunity to learn and grow–and often to grow closer to one another. Brad Hirschfield knows what it means to be a fanatic; he was one. A former activist in the West Bank, he was committed to reconstructing the Jewish state within its biblical borders. Now he is devoted to teaching inclusiveness, celebrating diversity, and delivering a message of acceptance. In You Don’t Have to Be Wrong for Me to Be Right, Rabbi Hirschfield uses his own spiritual journey to help people of all faiths find acceptance and tolerance, as well as a path to peace, understanding, and hope that will appeal to the common wisdom of all religions.
Download or read book We The People written by Aura Lewis and published by Wide Eyed Editions. This book was released on 2020-07-01 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See the US Constitution in a new light with this bold, modern and accessible illustrated guide to the document that helped define democracy. With the unprecedented events and actions that have tested the American political system over the last several years, including the violent overtaking of the U.S. Capitol Building, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the Constitution, the bedrock of U.S. politics. As part of the critical discussion of current events at school and at home, inquisitive minds will have their questions vividly answered – and new ones raised – by a mix of striking illustrations and clear, engaging text, including passages from the Constitution given in plain English. As well as a detailed history covering the original Constitution, the Bill of Rights and all Amendments, discover how this milestone in American democracy shapes and is shaped by the world at large. We The People shows that, far from a fusty old piece of paper, the US Constitution is a living, evolving rule book that is as relevant today as it has ever been. A fresh take on a monumental document, navigating in style its history and its life today. Excerpts from the Constitution are presented here in plain English to help young thinkers better understand the role it plays in everyday life. Accessible, energetic text accompanied by contemporary, powerful illustrations allows children aged 10 and older to re-think the Constitution in a totally new way. A balanced examination that does not shy away from addressing the difficulties of interpreting and adapting the Constitution for the modern world. We The People takes the Constitution out of its display case, blows off the dust and re-imagines this piece of history for the next generation.
Download or read book Faith in Freedom written by Thomas Szasz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-12 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The libertarian philosophy of freedom is characterized by two fundamental beliefs: the right to be left alone and the duty to leave others alone. Psychiatric practice routinely violates both of these beliefs. It is based on the notion that self-ownership—exemplified by suicide—is a not an inherent right, but a privilege subject to the review of psychiatrists as representatives of society. In Faith in Freedom, Thomas Szasz raises fundamental questions about psychiatric practices that inhibit an individual's right to freedom. His questions are fundamental. Is suicide an exercise of rightful self-ownership or a manifestation of mental disorder? Does involuntary confinement under psychiatric auspices constitute unjust imprisonment, or is it therapeutically justified hospitalization? Should forced psychiatric drugging be interpreted as assault and battery on the person or is it medical treatment? The ethical standards of psychiatric practice mandate that psychiatrists employ coercion. Forgoing such "intervention" is considered a dereliction of the psychiatrists' "duty to protect." How should friends of freedom—especially libertarians—deal with the conflict between elementary libertarian principles and prevailing psychiatric practices? In Faith in Freedom, Thomas Szasz addresses this question more directly and more profoundly than in any of his previous works.
Download or read book BLESS written by Dave Ferguson and published by Salem Books. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What If You Could Change the World without Changing Your Daily Routine? When you’ve been transformed by God’s love, you can’t help but want others to experience the same grace and freedom. But how do you share it without scaring them away or offending them? For most Christians, “evangelism” is an intimidating word that suggests handing out tracts to strangers or doing other awkward things. But what if there was a more organic, more authentic way to share your faith with your friends, neighbors, and coworkers? Dave and Jon Ferguson have found five simple, straightforward practices that will allow any believer to do just that. And by consistently living them out, you can affect not just individual lives but your entire neighborhood and community—one person at a time.
Download or read book Model Rules of Professional Conduct written by American Bar Association. House of Delegates and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2007 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.
Download or read book Right Here Right Now written by Amy G. Oden and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christians have always practiced mindfulness. Yet, from the popular landscape of mindfulness movement, you’d never know that. Where is the Christian voice in this fast-growing movement? Many Christians practice mindfulness outside of church and believe it does not belong to our faith tradition. This book reveals the Christian roots of mindfulness and the actual practices that, when reclaimed, deepen the life of faith and the power of our mission of love in the world. When we understand how radical it is to live in God’s presence right here, right now, our lives are transformed toward mercy, justice and abundant life. Amy Oden shows how the practice of Christian mindfulness begins with the teachings of Jesus and continues throughout Christian history. It also includes step-by-step instructions for the practice of Christian mindfulness today. Pastors and leaders will find this book useful on the ground as they curate current culture and guide Christians in spiritual practices. " ... this is the best introduction to Christian mindfulness I have read." —Shaun Lambert, Senior Minister of Stanmore Baptist Church, United Kingdom “Amy Oden knows the history of Christian spirituality as well as anyone, and she helps us see what might seem surprising to many—that mindfulness has deep roots in the Christian tradition. The wisdom she shares in this clear, winsome book has already deepened my own life of prayer. I know this book will bear fruit in classrooms and congregations as readers heed its call to stop and pay prayerful attention to what God is doing, right here, right now.” —L. Roger Owens, Associate Professor of Christian Spirituality and Ministry, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, PA “Oden deftly lifts up a clear template for what lies at the core of all spiritual practice: mindfulness—a simple awareness within ordinary life of divine presence, here and now. Unlike many generic practices of mindfulness now popular in business, education, and the fitness industry, Oden underscores that Christian mindfulness is not an end in itself but an awareness that turns us toward God. Amy’s words become a litany of invitation into the posture of open-hearted presence to the Presence, right here, right now.” (from the foreword) —Marjorie J. Thompson, author of Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life, former Director of Pathways in Congregational Spirituality with Upper Room Ministries, and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian church (USA)
Download or read book Velvet Elvis written by Rob Bell and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2006-06-29 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to find an authentic understanding of the Christian faith, Bell frees readers to consider God beyond the picture someone else painted.
Download or read book Getting the Basics Right Study Guide written by Rick Renner and published by . This book was released on 2022-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting the Basics Right Do you struggle to know the biblical response to basic questions that come up in life? Many of the answers to those questions can be found in the fifth chapter of the book of James - relevant truths written by the brother of Jesus. In this five-part series Getting the Basics Right, Rick Renner will share what you should do: If you are financially not being compensated correctly. To keep yourself encouraged when you feel surrounded by discouragement. To live free from bitterness and stay out of the retribution and vengeance business. If you need to be anointed with oil because you're sick. To intercede for the deliverance of a friend or family member who has wandered spiritually. This series contains essential information every believer should know and will equip you to get the basics right on vital, everyday issues and problems.
Download or read book What Is a Reformed Church written by Stephen Smallman and published by P & R Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastors of Reformed churches are often asked, "What is a Reformed church?" or "What do you mean by Reformed?" Few booklet-length answers are available. Stephen Smallman, author of Understanding the Faith, has provided a booklet that pastors and churches will find eminently useful. While teaching inquires classes, Smallman writes, "I got a sense of the kind of issues that are in peoples' minds as they struggle to understand and appreciate the core doctrines and traditions of the church." In What Is a Reformed Church? he treats historical roots and the doctrines of Scripture, divine sovereignty, the covenant, the law, the church, and the kingdom.
