Kamali’s reflections provide helpful guidance geared to promoting gender justice, establishing better relations between Muslims and others, and encouraging peace and justice for all. Shariah Law: Questions and Answers By Mohammad Hashim Kamali Published by Oneworld Publications, Oxford Pages: 278 Year: 2017 Price: $ 19.99 Reviewed by Yusuf Khan Hashim Kamali is a prolific writer…
The book was released by noted Kannada author Mr. Marulsiddappa in Kannada Bhavan situated in the heart of the city. Bengaluru: A Kannada book titled “Sanchugara Sangha Parivara” by noted author Vidudalai Rajendran was released in the Kannada Bhavan on Saturday (Jan. 20) morning amid huge applause by a large audience. The title can be…
Sermons that deal with issues of topical interest could trigger new thinking. An Anthology of Friday Sermons By Abdullah Ahmed Manham Vachanam Books Noor Complex, Mavoor Road Calicut-673632, Ph: 94004-00989 Rs. 100, Pages 184. By A Staff Reviewer This is a pocket size collection of Friday sermons delivered by the author Abdullah Ahmed Manham who…
Haidar Bagir expresses the hope that his book can give an idea to the reader that Islam is, as he puts it, “genuinely a love-oriented religion”, Islam: The Faith of Love and Happiness By Haidar Bagir Published by Kube Publishing, Markfield, UK Pages: 178 Year: 2017 Reviewed by Yusuf Khan Religion is a means to…
The book captures the voyage of founder of ‘Gits’ instant mixes, Akbarbhai Tejani. The Eternal Optimist The Journey of A. K. Tejani ‘Musavvir’ Gits and Unity Foundation, Pune Price: Rs. 250 Pages 300 Reviewed by Maqbool Ahmed Siraj Akbarbhai K. Tejani is founder of the famous ‘Gits’ brand of instant mixes. Of the nearly 400…
In his new book, Helminksi writes ‘”¦if we recall the example and the teaching of Prophet Muhammad, we will, I think, conclude that Islam was originally holistic.’ Holistic Islam: Sufism, Transformation, and the Challenge of Our Time By Kabir Helminski Published by White Cloud Press, Ashland, Oregon, USA Pages: 140 Year: 2017 Reviewed by Roshan…
Eaton’s talks cover a wide range of issues related to Islam, providing an excellent overview of an universalistic understanding of Islam, one that creatively relates to the present-day context. Reflections By Gai Eaton The Islamic Texts Society, Cambridge, UK Pages: 183 Reviewed by Yusuf Khan Gai Eaton (1921-2010) was a noted British Muslim scholar.He worked…
The three principal sultanates immeasurably enriched the life and culture of the regions, contiguous to three modern states of Karnataka, Telengana and Maharashtra. Gulbarga, Bidar, Bijapur By Helen Philon Jaico Publishing house Mumbai Page 140, Price: Rs. 499 Published in 2016. www.jaicobooks.com Reviewed by Maqbool Ahmed Siraj The five Sultanates of Deccan left their huge…
Holistic Islam: Sufism, Transformation, and the Needs of Our Time By Kabir Helminski Price: $14.95 Pages: 168 Year: 2017 Publisher: White Cloud Press
The Arch that Gleams By Dr. Nishat Arif Hussaini All India Sayyid Muhammad Gisudiraz Research Academy, Gulbarga Pages 155 Price: Not stated Reviewed by Maqbool Ahmed Siraj This coffee-table book documents the transition of an institution from traditional to modern. The Arch That Gleams packs between its covers the saga of the Khwaja Education Society,…
