Author : Khurshid Ahmad
Provides a window on the world of Islam. It presents Islam as the Muslims believe it and covers the whole spectrum of its beliefs, values, social principles, cultural institutions and contemporary problems. A book of readings on Islam, Professor Khurshid Ahmad, Chairman, Islamic Foundation, U.K. and Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad, Pakistan, holds Masters in Economics and Islamic Studies, first degree in Law, and Hon. Ph.D. in Education from the University of Malaysia. Taught at the University of Karachi (1980-94) and International Institute of Islamic Economics, International Islamic University, Islamabad (1983-87). Served as Federal Minister for Planning and Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Pakistan (1978-79), as a member of the Senate of Pakistan (1985-97) and Chairman, Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Economy (1992-97). Prof. Khurshid received the prestigious King Faisal Award for Service to Islam, 1990, the Islamic Development Bank Award for his contribution to Islamic Economics, 1989, and the Islamic Finance Award sponsored by the Islamic Finance House, U.S.A., 1998. Other works include: Islamic Ideology (Urdu), University of Karachi, 1973; Socialism or Islam (Urdu/, Karachi, 1969; Islam and the West, Lahore, 1970; Studies in the Family Law of Islam, Karachi, 1960; Principles of Islamic Education, Lahore, 1970; Economic Development in an Islamic Framework, Leicester, 1979; Elimination of Riba from the Economy, Islamabad, 1995; Islamic Resurgence, Tampa, Florida, 1993, and Islamabad, 1995. ISLAM: ITS MEANING AND MESSAGE provides a window on the world of Islam. It presents Islam as the Muslims believe it and covers the whole spectrum of its beliefs, values, social principles, cultural institutions and contemporary problems. A book of readings on Islam, it contains some of the best writings of contemporary Muslim scholars dealing with different aspects of Islamic ideology and culture. The authors come from all parts of the Muslim world and represent the global movement of Islamic resurgence. THE ISLAMIC FOUNDATION is an educational and research organization devoted to making Islam a living reality in our age. For this purpose, it aims to improve human communication and develop a better understanding of Islam among all people of the world, Muslim and non-Muslim, so as to galvanize man to the message and ideal of One God and the unity of mankind, as brought by all the Prophets of God throughout the ages, last of whom was the Prophet Muhammad (blessings of Allah and peace be upon him). The Foundation has research units in Islamic Economics, ChristianMuslim Relations and Literature for Children. Its regular publications include Muslim World Book Review containing an Index of Islamic Literature (quarterly), and Encounters: Journal of Inter-Cultural Perspectives (bi-annually). ROLEX BOOKS MANCHESTER Size : 21.5x14 / 8 x 6 inches
Weight : 365 gm / 0.80 lbs
Pages : 283
Binding : Paper Back
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