Dr. Hammudah Abd al-Ati
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Islam, is a comprehensive way of Life, does not confine itself to the
spiritual aspect of man’s life only, rather its primary consern is with
the application of its rules to the daily life of man, the author wrote
it in an easy and simple method to achieve the very purpose of the book,
namely introducing Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims, through the best
and simplest way.
This book sheds light on many principles
and concepts occupying the minds of both Muslims and non – Muslims
alike, faith, freedom and equality. It also discusses the fundamental
articles of faith and how to put them into practice. The correct manner
of performing prayer, fasting, pilgrimage, etc., are crucial matters
about which every Muslim must know. In addition, the author repudiates
several points of attack by non – Muslims pertaining to Jihad, divorce,
the status of woman in Islam and polygamy.
Dr. Hammdah Abd al-Ati was born in Egypt
on April 1 degree (1928). He attended al-Azhar University in Cairo and
received B.A degree (1954). Then he got his M.A degree in Islamic
Studies from McGill University (1957). He studies at the University of
Alberta. Canada from 1961 to 1963. He received his PH.D in sociology
from Princeton University on January 16, 1971.
In 1958 after receiving his M.A degree
Dr. Abd al Ati returned to Cairo to work at al-Azhar University’s
Islamic Culture Administration.
As a qualified Azhari scholar fluent in
English, Dr. Abd al-Ati was a pioneer of Islamic propagation (Da’wah) in
North America in his time. He was renowned lecturer and scholar who
served as resourceful consultant and advisor from many organizations and
individuals, both in North America and abroad.
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