About the Book

This book deals with some vital contemporary questions and doubts about the role and character of Islam which, in its extreme form, has taken the shape of what Huntington has called the 'Clash of Civilisations'. Huntington has wrongly pitted Islam against the Western civilization whereas the author has proved that Islam stands for dialogue and cooperation.

The author has shown through documentary evidences how false and prejudiced are the allegations currently leveled against Islam. Unlike many traditional defenders of Islam, he has not indulged in counter-accusations. Instead, he has holds the rulers of Islamic countries guilty, for their conduct is contrary to the basic teachings and principles of Islam as enunciated by the Prophet (PBUH).

The book deals with such vital topics as the Islamic attitude towards non-Muslims and minorities, pluralism and coexistence, gender justice, public health and, above all media and communication. It projects true image of Islam.
 

About Author

Prof. Akhtarul Wasey is teaching Islamic Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia and is also Honorary Director of Zakir Husain Institute of Islamic Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

Contents

Acknowledgement
Introduction

1. Islam, the West and Muslims
2. The Real Face of Islam: Liberal or Conservative
3. World Peace and Islam
4. Islam and Violence
5. Islam and Co-existence in a Pluralistic Society
6. Islam and Science
7. Citizenship and Minority Issues: A Quranic Perspective
8. Islam and Minority Rights
9. Muslim-Non-muslim Relations: Principles and Application
10. Islam and Religious Pluralism
11. Islamic Model for Social Harmony
12. Social Justice and Gender Equality
13. Islamic Education for the Development of Nation's Welfare: Bridging the Gap Between Developed and Developing Countries
14. Significance of Muslim Media in the Context of Misinformation about Islam
15. Islamic Teachings: Maternal Health and Adolescent Reproductive Health Issues
16. Islam, Universality, Physical Health and Wholesomeness of Life
17. Arab Islamic Civilization: Past and Future- An Indian Perspective
18. Islamic Law: The Ultimate Answer to Contemporary Questions

Index

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