In this book, the author Francis Collins tries to show that a rigorous scientist like him can also be a serious believer and that, as he puts it, “belief in God can be an entirely rational choice, and that the principles of faith are, in fact, complimentary with the principles of science. The Language of…
Srinagar: “Tulla Dozing The Bull”, a documentary shot by Kashmiri filmmaker Jalal Ud Din Baba at Zojila has won the 3rd best film award at India International Science Film Festival (IISFF 2017). Zojila is a high mountain pass in Jammu and Kashmir, located on the National Highway 1D between Srinagar and Leh in the western section…
Sanjiv Bhatla’s book “Islam is Good, Muslims Should Follow It!!” serves as a very necessary reminder to get back to basics and to understand the Quran and Prophetic wisdom in their true spirit, which will help present-day Muslims tackle the troubles and tribulations in which they are trapped today. Islam is Good, Muslims Should Follow…
The horrific state of the environment stems at root from our ignoring the fact that this creation is God’s and that we must relate with it as God wants us to. All Creation Groans With Pain Author: Thomas Menamparampil Published by: St. Pauls, Mumbai Pages: 120 Reviewed by Yoginder S. Sikand All creation groans with…
Water and Scriptures: Ancient Roots for Sustainable Development Edited by K. V. Raju and S. Manasi Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland Pages 276 Price: $ 120 Life on planet earth is primarily and essentially sustained by air, sunlight and water. God has created enough water on the earth for all to use. But it can…
Judaism and Islam as Synergistic Monotheisms: A Reform Rabbi’s Reflections on the Profound Connectedness of Islam and Judaism By Rabbi Allen Maller Publisher: Hadassa Word Press Pages: 117 Price: 15 US dollars Readers will not be left unimpressed by the Rabbi’s very warm appreciation of Islam. The Rabbi provides some insights into his own personal journey of studying…
Sawaal-o-Jawaab (‘Questions and Answers’) (vol. 1) (Urdu) By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Publishers: Goodword Books, New Delhi (www.goodwordbooks.com) Year: 2017 Pages: 222 Price: Rs. 100 The book provides helpful responses to many pressing questions that people are asking today as they seek to understand Islamic teachings in the present-day context. Reviewed by Yusuf Khan New Delhi-based Maulana…
Tipu Sultan ke Khwaab Written by Girish Karnad Translated into Urdu and directed by Zafer Mohiuddin Presented by Karnataka Urdu Academy By Maqbool Ahmed Siraj Gyanpeeth awardee Kannada writer Girish Karnad had written the Kannada play Tippuvina Kanasagalu (‘Dreams of Tipu Sultan’) in 1997 based on historical evidence of the Mysore ruler attempting to raise…
The book is the outcome of the passionate pursuit of truth that many were keen to bury deep. Gujarat Files: Anatomy of a Cover Up By Rana Ayyub Published by the Author 206 pages, Rs. 295 Reviewed by Maqbool Ahmed Siraj Gujarat Files: Anatomy of a Cover Up is an epitome of extraordinarily adventurous investigative journalism. Journalist…
The easily-understandable language of the translation plus the detailed commentary makes this book a very useful guide in understanding the Quran in greater depth. The Study Quran”A New Translation and Commentary Editor-in-Chief: Seyyed Hossein Nasr Published by: HarperOne, New York Year: 2015 Pages: 1988 Price: US $ 59.99 Reviewed by Roshan Shah This English translation of, and commentary…
