Bøger af Abdur Rashid Siddiqui

MUHAMAD IQBAL (d.1938), thinker and philosopher - poet of Indo-Pakistan sub-continent was one of the key architects of contemporary Islam. Through the medium of his thoughtful writing and soul-transforming poetry, both Urdu and Persian, he infused a new spirit in the Muslims, not only of India and Pakistan but also Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia and the Middle East. He challenged the western concept of nationalism and expounded the concept of Islamic nations, on which the idea of Pakistan is based. A Treasury of Iqbal is a glimpse of his thought and contribution.

Far from being a strict penal code the Shariah is a humane, compassionate and benevolent system of laws that guides Muslims, based on the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad. This simple introduction seeks to look behind the sensational headlines and explore the Shariah's sources, objectives and modern application.

We are living in a time when the need to centre our lives on the Qur'an is most urgent and compelling. Without this we will never discover ourselves and give meaning to our existence in this world.

A collection of insightful reflections on Islamic spirituality that covers: intention, sincerity, reliance, fear and God-consciousness.