Maulana Wahiduddin Khan’s latest book is a compilation of several of his essays that have appeared over the years in The Speaking Tree of The Times of India, and it lays out a universal vision of spiritual living. Leading a Spiritual Life By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Publisher: Goodword Books, Noida (Email: [email protected]) Pages: 391 Year:…
A Part of Me Refused to Die gives a behind-the-scenes look at the circumstances that many women suffer in silence. It is a story of survival and success, patience and perseverance, resilience and redemption. A Part of Me Refused to Die Author: Nisha Sulthana Publisher: Niyah Press, Detroit, Michigan Year: 2016 www.nishasulthana.com Reviewed by Nigar…
The close friendship between the co-authors of this deeply-insightful book, a Jewish rabbi, Christian pastor and Muslim imam, is cause for much celebration, reminding us of the immense power of spiritual friendship across conventional religious boundaries. Getting to the Heart of Interfaith”The Eye-Opening Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi and an Imam Authors: Pastor Don…
“Like Gandhi in Hinduism and Martin Luther King Jr. in Christianity,” Easwaran tells us in this fascinating book, “Badshah Khan demonstrated conclusively that nonviolence – love in action – is in perfect harmony with Islam.” The Two Gandhis”Non-Violent Soldiers: The Frontier Gandhi Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan and Mahatma Gandhi Publisher: Jaico Publishing House, Mumbai Pages:…
This book offers a detailed history of madrasas and discusses their nature and the roles they have played in spreading knowledge among Muslims. Hindustani Madaris kaTaleemi Nizam aur Us Main Islah ki Zarurat: Ek Jayeza (‘The Educational System in Indian Madrasas and the Need for Reforms: An Analytical Study’) Author: Waris Mazhari Publisher: Global Media…
The book, My Faith and Others, underscores the fact that religious pluralism can be a positive value. My Faith and Others Edited by: Anand Amaladass, Padma Mckertich and Anwar Syed Published by: Palaniappa Brothers, Chennai ([email protected]) Pages: 161 Price: Rs. 170 Year: 2016 By A Staff Reviewer One of the great things of living in…
“Behind Picket Fences” is a heart- wrenching tale about the complexities of familial and neighbourly relationships. Behind Picket Fences By Hend Hegazi FB Publishing San Clemente Year: 2016 By A Staff Writer Having good neighbours is a big blessing. Knowing your neighbours well is a blessing, too. Over the years, the concept of “knowing your…
The Israel Lobby and American Foreign Policy Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy By John J. Mearsheimer, and Stephen M. Walt Penguin Books, England 484 pages, Price: $ 26.95 Reviewed by Maqbool Ahmed Siraj It is an unusual book, coming as it does from a western publisher. Mustering courage to define the Israeli lobby”the book…
Lamrabet provides a detailed account of women mentioned in the Quran, to highlight the issue of women and gender relations in Islam. Women in the Quran”An Emancipatory Reading Asma Lamrabet Kube Publishing Ltd, MCC, Ratby Lane Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9SY, UK Email: [email protected] (www.kubepublishing.com) Reviewed By A Staff Writer Islam, Muslims and women”this is a…
Religion and science need not be seen as enemies of each other, the authors contend, in this thought provoking book. The Language of Science and Faith Authors: Karl W. Giberson and Francis S. Collins Publisher: Authentic Books, Secunderabad Pages: 250 Price: Rs. 149 Reviewed by: Roshan Shah Karl Giberson is a professor of physics and…
