HassanAli

This book, the result of 30 years of exhaustive research, attempts to present the basic teachings of religion in the light of modern knowledge and in a manner consistent with modern scientific methods. After a thorough investigation of the subject, the writer has reached the conclusion that religious teachings are, academi-cally, valid and as understandable and intellectually acceptable as any of the theories propounded by men of science. "...in the fourteen bundred years of Islamic history, innumerable books on Islam have appeared. There are just a few books calling mankind to God. They are clearly distinguishable from the rest because of the clarity and force with which they make their appeal. Without doubt, this book is one of that kind." -AL-AHRAM, (Cairo)

Whenever a Muslim woman has a question about her religion, she should seek the answer in the Qur'an (Allah's revealed Word) and the Sunnah (the example in word and deed) of His Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him. If the answer is not found in these two sources, she should look to trustworthy Muslim scholars for help. She is encouraged to read, study, and learn as much as she can about her religion, for the search for religious knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim individual. A Muslim woman who is learning about her religion finds out quickly that the menstrual period and the period of bleeding after childbirth (postpartum bleeding) are times for her to leave off certain acts of worship such as formal prayer and fasting. It is important for believing women to be aware of exactly which acts are forbidden and which ones are permitted to them in these situations. This revised edition of How Can / Get Closer to Allah? is intended to clear up the issue as much as possible (with Allah's permission).