Rational Approach to Islam

This book will help scholars as well as lay readers to capture the real spirit of Islam and its teachings. It will help dispel misconceptions about Islam. The author has also argued forcefully that Islam is far from being an antediluvian religion and is as modern as any system of thought could be ., About The Author:- Dr. Asghar Ali Engineer, is Scholar of Islam of International repute, and runs the institute of Islamic studies, Bombay., Contents:- Preface Religion and Peace in Twenty-First Century On the Key-terms in the Qur’an Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and His concept of Unity of Religion Islam and Secularism Islam, Reason and Revelation Islam and Modernity Islam, Muslims and Philosophy-An Introductory Note Globalization, Islam and Threat to Diversity Islam and Other Religions The Concept of Islamic State Islamic Ethic Islam, Women and Gender Justice Islam and Pluralism Ikhwanus Safa-A Rational and Liberal Approach to Islam Muhammad (PBUH) as Liberator The Concept of Ijtihad in Islam Sir Syed and his Commentary on Qur'an On Religious and Intercultural Dialogue Islam and the Concept of Jihad On Methodology of Understanding Qur'an Qur'an and Isma'ili Ta'wil Reconstruction of Islamic Thought What I believe The Intra-Community Violations of Rights-the Bohra Case Imam Bukhari-His Life and Contribution to Science of Hadith Sighting of Moon and Problems of Muslim Calendar Index.