Stressing the spiritual basis of the approach to interfaith dialogue, Singh writes that all human beings, irrespective of religion, are “eternal spiritual beings in temporary material bodies” and that “the ultimate goal of human life is to achieve love of the Supreme Lord”. The Science of Interreligious Dialogue By T.D Singh (Bhaktisvarupa Damodara Swami) Publisher:…
Muhammad”His Character and Conduct Author: Adil Salahi Publisher: The Islamic Foundation, Markfield, Leicestershire, UK Pages: 285 This beautiful book deserves to be made more widely read, and a reasonably-priced Indian edition would be a good idea. Reviewed by a Staff Writer Numerous books have been written about Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh). Some of them are in…
This wonderful book is an analysis of the Hizmet movement’s refutations of the extremists’ theological and ideological underpinnings which clearly shows that the mainstream moderate narrative of Islam, which the movement adheres to, is completely antithetical to the extremist Islamist doctrines. A Hizmet Approach to Rooting out Violent Extremism Authors: Ozcan Keles and Ismail Mesut…
Ecological Intelligence By Daniel Goleman Publisher: Broadway Books Pages: 276 Reviewed By A Staff Writer The ecological crisis that planet Earth faces today is enormous. It’s something that affects everyone, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, and nationality, as well as every species of being, and not just humans. For people of faith, the destruction of the…
A life dedicated to glorifying God’s Name and doing God’s Will is a truly meaningful one, Vujicic suggests as he invites us to allow God to guide us in discovering our purpose. Life Without Limits By Nick Vujicic Publisher: WaterBrook Press, Colorado Springs, Colorado Pp: 272 Reviewed by Roshan Shah From his beatific smile and…
Do consider reading this marvelously-written book about a 16th/17th century Sufi: Sufis and Sufism: A Study of Hashimpeer of Bijapur (984/1056-1576-1646) [Published by Idarah-I Adabiyat-I Delli, Delhi (email id: [email protected]). Year: 2014. Price: Rs. 300] The author, late Sayed Afzal Peerzade, was Professor of Economics at Karnataka State Women’s University, Bijapur, and a prolific writer.
This book excels as a valuable resource in helping to promote an understanding of Islam that is rooted in the sources of Islam”the Quran and the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) The True Face of Islam By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan (compiled and edited by Raamish Siddiqui) Publisher: Harper Element, NOIDA Year: 2015 Pages: 222…
The current dominant form of civilization, Laszlo says, seems to have reached the end of its limits and has to change if human beings are to continue to survive. Global Shift in the World Mind”From Global Breakdown to Global Breakthrough Author: Ervin Laszlo Publisher: Jaico Publishing House, A2, Jash Chambers, 7-A, Sir Phiroz Shah Mehta…
Profound analysis of factors that impede inclusive growth. Social Inclusion in Independent India Dimensions and approaches By T. K. Oommen Orient Black Swan 3-6-752, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad-500029 Email: [email protected] Price : Not stated. 342 pages Published : 2014 Reviewed by Maqbool Ahmed Siraj India has four per cent of the Earth’s land but hosts nearly 16…
Brick Walls by Saadia Faruqi comprise stories that provide us an insight into the lives of the poor and depressed families who despite their woeful circumstances are tenacious, courageous and retain their Islamic virtues while handling life with grace and gratitude. Brick Walls “Tales of Hope and Courage from Pakistan By Saadia Faruqi FB Publishing…
