Islam: Challenges in Twenty-First Century

The book contains 22 essays on Islam. These essays will enable the leaders to understand Islam and Islamic issues in fresh light and will remove misunderstanding from the minds of Islamic teachings in the media. About The Author:- Dr. Asghar Ali Engineer, is Scholar of Islam of International repute, and runs the institute of Islamic studies, Bombay. Contents:- Introduction Islam and the Challenge of Poverty The Political Universe of Islam The Tragedy of Karbala and its Implications Polygamy in Islam-Concept and Practice Da'wah or Dialogue Islam, Globalisation and Fundamentalism Intellectual Approach to Islam Western Feminism or Rights of Women in Islam Islam and Nationalism Shari'ah Punishments (Hudud Laws) and Nation-States Religion and Economy Justice Islam, Muslims and Non-Muslim Countries Armed Fight is Not Jihad American Aggression Against Iraq-Who is Terrorist? Engaged Islam On the Causes of Violence in Early Islamic Society Is Islam Compatible with Democracy and Modernity?