ISBN: 9786035000796
Author: Luqman Nagy
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 64
Size: 8.3 x 11.7 inches
Publication Year: 2008
Description
About This Book:
"The Silver Dirham: The Power of Shahadah" by Luqman Nagy is an engrossing examination of the tremendous significance and transformational impact of the Shahadah, the Islamic profession of faith. Nagy, a scholarly scholar, digs into the spiritual, ethical, and cultural implications of the witness that "there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger." The book is intended to help believers have a better understanding of the Shahadah and its impact on individual lives and the larger Muslim society.
The Essence of Shahadah Revealed
Nagy deconstructs the Shahadah, going beyond its grammatical meaning to investigate the vast spiritual reality it represents. The book guides readers through the core confession of the Islamic faith, emphasizing its significance as a guiding principle that determines believers' worldviews and conduct.
Islamic Monotheism's Ethical Foundations
The analysis of the ethical principles buried within the Shahadah is central to the book. Nagy investigates how the statement of Allah's oneness and Muhammad's prophethood creates the groundwork for a moral and ethical framework that guides the behavior of believers. The book serves as a guide for people who want to live their lives by the ideas of the Shahadah.
Faith's Transformative Power
"The Silver Dirham" dives into the Shahadah's transformative power, emphasizing its ability to effect positive change on both an individual and societal level. Nagy investigates how a genuine commitment to the profession of faith can result in personal growth, spiritual fulfillment, and a community commitment to justice, compassion, and social responsibility.
