The Qur'an & Modernism
Subtitle: Beyond Science and Philosophy
Publisher: HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Lahore, Pakistan
Table of contents: title: 3.       The QUR’AN  AND MODERNISM; title: Beyond Science & Philosophy (English); title: 4.QUR’AN-e-HAKIM: a philosophical and aesthetic interpretation (Urdu ); title: IQBAL S. HUSSAIN; title: Although many books have been written on the Qur’an, yet it is very rare that any serious, compact works have been produced to analyze the events from human, scientific, philosophical and futuristic perspectives at the same time. While interpreting the Qur’an many writings have failed to accord due thought to the issues of the contemporary age, especially in context of secularism and modernism, and the sacred book  has been left  exposed to critical onslaughts from some sections of Western biased theology, atheism, politics and media. At the same time recent terrorist attacks have caused an uproar creating confusion and consternation about Islam and the Qur’an. Consequently the neo-cons and fundamentalists in the West have been caricaturing the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and planning to burn the Qur’an. They have in the meantime established a cottage industry which is mainly oriented to fabricating Islamophobic products of intensely pernicious nature. This is the most disastrous situation which has been exceedingly disturbing and demeaning for the Muslims in particular.; title: In order to obviate these negative effects and create a better understanding of the Qur’an and Islam we have produced two books “The Qur’an & Modernism” (in English) and the “Qur’an Hakim: a treatise of philosophical and aesthetic interpretations (in  Urdu) for our readers both in the Muslim world and the Western hemisphere. The idea is to dispel the deviations and distortions that continue to contaminate the genuine conception of Islam and the Qur’an.; title: In these books a serious effort has been made to discuss both sacred and secular issues with their scientific and philosophical connotations. The realities of human life both in material and metaphysical perception have been presented comprising the conceptual and speculative conceptions. The existence of God and the purpose and nature of life have been elaborated with biblical, scientific and philosophical variations when and where necessary. The correct perception is imperative as it can attain strong belief in God and thus can help appreciate the meaning and purpose of life. On occasions it also goes beyond the planks of science and philosophy on which is based the general perception of secularists and atheists. There are some fundamental connotations which form the basic premise of this conception.; title: The author has ventured to establish that modernism in Islam is not an anathema and modernity does not pose a challenge. A creative response is always possible with thoughtful analysis and deep insight.  The author makes it clear that the Qur’an is not a book of thoughtless concern and Islam is not a religion of static stereotypes.; title: With consistency of conception and grace of expression the prosaic situations can be turned into effective affirmations. With the excellence of language and diction a vision extends toward capturing the movements of the cosmos as contained in the Qur’an.; title: This is an imperative that affirms the vision and vitality of the QUR’AN and extends beyond science and philosophy of modern world. It is also important to understand the life and thought of Islam and its civilization. Those whose minds are nurtured on Western thought and those whose mindsets are divorced of the least streaks of modernism will be equally guided by the balanced and progressive conception of the QUR’AN.; title: The above books make the elucidation of the Qur’an easier for the benefit of mankind in general, and especially for those who are egocentric and dogmatists in their mindsets. Although altering the intellectual and conceptual connotations especially when they are entrenched in narrow confines is an exceedingly difficult task,, yet making an efforts and helping others to appreciate the essence of the Qur’an could not be a futile exercise in the current contaminated environments.; title: The books have been produced to elucidate the peculiarities of the divine injunctions in a language and style that could be comprehended easily by the modern man. Apart from the secular and scientific segments, the books place a strong focus on the fundamental doctrine of the Qur’an and all other biblical scriptures: the doctrine of the historical continuity of divine revelations.  The books while underscoring the pre-eminence of the Qur’an in temporal and metaphysical life go beyond science and philosophy, physics and metaphysics maintaining the supremacy of the ultimate reality. Penetrating deep into the ‘crystal spheres’ they establishes the reality of a cosmic order, the organic process and the laws that apply both to universe and human life.  In the light of modern discoveries the Quranic verses have been interpreted to substantiate the evidence of creative rationality.; title: With a vast range of analytical and lexical endowments “The above books on Qur’an, we hope, will go a long way to shatter the barriers of illusions and misconceptions which hinder the process of a pure perception and clear conception. They will also help desist the neo-cons and fundamentalists in America to reverse their sting and conform to the dictates of rational thought, religious grace and inner enlightenment. A study of the books will open new horizons to explore the hidden meanings of the Qur’an and integrate it into the fabric of modern human life. This will be the beginning of a process that has been lying dormant for long time. On way towards this realization we might be able to turn the revelation into a manifestation of human excellence and consummation. The presentation of the books in this form and spirit will be an act of charity to serve Divinity and transform the humanity.; title: For more details please contact:; title: HUMANITY international; title: e-Mail: Iqbalsyed2000@yahoo.co.uk; title: Tel: 0092-55-3842583; title: Cell: 0300-7792452