The Basic Practices and Beliefs of Islam
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Do you ever feel like modern life is pulling you away from who you are meant to be? This transformative guide reveals how Islam is our natural way of being. It offers a clear explanation of how the practice of Islam is the path to peace and purposeful living.
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Do you ever feel that everything in the universe, from the stars to the smallest seedling, knows its place and purpose, yet human beings often feel confused, stressed, and out of sync? Why is it that we see harmony in nature but struggle to find it in our own lives?
The Natural Form of Man, written by Shaykh Abdalhaqq Bewley walks you through the three dimensions of faith: Islam (action), Iman (belief), and Ihsan (excellence), using the famous Hadith of Jibril as a framework. It moves away from seeing faith as a heavy list of rules and instead presents Islam as our fitra – our natural, organic state of being.
This book is a warm, reflective conversation on the necessity of worship, most especially in a busy, distracting world. It explains the reasoning behind the rituals, helping you see the beauty in salah, the wisdom in sawm, the justice in zakat and the renewal in Hajj, and how these practices are essential for us, not only to be called Muslim, but for us to be indeed, human.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book too academic or difficult to follow?
We don’t think so. While the author is a respected scholar, he writes like a wise friend. He avoids academic explanations and explains deep concepts using simple, everyday language that anyone can understand.
I’ve been a Muslim all my life. Will I find anything new here?
Many born Muslims actually find this book transformative because it explains the meaning behind the actions we often do on autopilot. It helps you move from “doing” Islam to “living” it as your natural state, and seeing aspects of the deen in a fresh light that may have been taken for granted.
Is it a reliable and authentic source?
Yes, the book is entirely based on the Qur’an and Sunnah, specifically using the Hadith of Jibril – the most famous definition of the deen – as its primary structure.
How long of a read is this?
The book is 246 pages long, but it is broken down into logical sections. We estimate that it will take around 8 hours reading time in total. You can easily read one chapter at a time during a commute or before bed. By the time you finish the book, you will appreciate the exquisite elegance and beauty of the faith.
How does this differ from a basic primer to Islam?
Most primers focus on what to do and how to do it. This book focuses on the rationale. It connects the outward actions of the body to the inward state of the heart, showing how they combine to form the “Natural Form” of a human being. Once you understand why the pillars are as they are, you will find your worldview has shifted and you will embrace them with a newfound sweetness of faith.
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