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[SR: 4432176], Paperback, [EAN: 9781410206879], University Press of the Pacific, University Press of the Pacific, Book, [PU: University Press of the Pacific], University Press of the Pacific, This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1868. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... APPENDIX. OF THE ISLAM FAITH. fN an early chapter of this work we have given such particulars of the faith inculcated by Mahomet as we deemed important to the understanding of the succeeding narrative: we now, though at the expense of some repetition, subjoin a more complete summary, accompanied by a few observations. The religion of Islam, as we observed on the before-mentioned occasion, is divided into two parts; Faith and Practice : -- and first of Faith. This is distributed under six different heads, or articles, viz: 1st, faith in God; 2d, in his angels; 3d, in his Scriptures or Koran ; 4th, in his prophets ; 5th, in the resurrection and final judgment; 6th, in predestination. Of these we will briefly treat in the order we have enumerated them. Faith In God. -- Mahomet inculcated the belief that there is, was, and ever will be, one only God, the creator of all things; who is single, immutable, omniscient, omnipotent, all-merciful, and eternal. The unity of God was specifically and strongly urged, in contradistinction to the Trinity of the Christians. It was designated, in the profession of faith, by raising one finger, and exclaiming, "La illaha il Allah!" There is no God but God; to which was added, "Mohamed Resoul Allah!" Mahomet is the prophet of God. Faith In Angels.--The beautiful doctrine of angels, or ministering spirits, which was one of the most ancient and universal of oriental creeds, is interwoven throughout the Islam system. They are represented as ethereal beings, created from Are, the purest of elements, perfect in form and radiant in beauty, but without sex; free from all gross or sensual passion, and all the appetites and infirmities of frail humanity; and existing in perpetual and unfading youth. They are various in their degrees and dutie..., 2398, Religious, 2396, Leaders & Notable People, 2, Biographies & Memoirs, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 15812221, Islam, 6343224011, Religious, 5035, World, 9, History, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 15755521, History, 12522, Islam, 22, Religion & Spirituality, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 491442, Islam, 468234, Religious Studies, 468206, Humanities, 465600, New, Used & Rental Textbooks, 2349030011, Specialty Boutique, 283155, Books<

ISBN: 9781410206879

Mahomet and His Successors Mahomet-and-His-Successors~~Washington-Irving Biography>Historical Biog/Memoir>Hist Biog/Memoir Paperback, Press Holdings International

ISBN: 9781410206879

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