Spanning the tumultuous history of the 20 century, this book profiles the life and times of 100 great Muslim leaders, the impact of whose thoughts and achievements continue to shape our lives in the 21 century. Quite a few of them are still among us, their lives’ best work yet to come. This book endeavours to enrich our knowledge about the Muslim world while dispelling centuries-old myths and misconceptions. The Institute of Objective Studies (IOS), based in New Delhi, is vision-inspired to be working for the creation of a humane society. The IOS, adhering to the core principles of Islam, is facilitating the integration of knowledge through interdisciplinary inquiry and research. This book is an account of the most momentous 100 years of world history, bringing into perspective many of the challenges being faced in our multicultural, multiethnic world, and the way Islam has engaged with them.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR A.R. Momin
Prof. Abdur Rahman Momin was trained in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology at St. Xavier College, Bombay.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Manzoor Ahmed
Prof. Manzoor Ahmed, a retired director-general of police, has been the former vice-chancellor of Agra University, visiting professor in political science at Jamia Millia Islamia; he is founder vice-chairman of Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Shaukat Ullah Khan
Dr. Shaukat Ullah Khan did his graduation from Agra University, obtained degrees in education and master's (history) from Jamia Millia Islamia and took his M.Phil and Ph.D. degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University. He joined Faculty of Education, Jamia Millia Islamia in 1991 and presently is a Reader in education (History) in the Faculty. Dr. Khan has authored a number of books in Urdu and English, which include History Teaching: Problem, Perspective and Prospect (Hira, New Delhi, 1998), Objective based Teaching of History (I.A.S.E. Jamia Millia Islamia, 2001), Saffronisation of Education: A Critique and Education of Muslims: A Position Paper. He has also contributed on history and its teaching scholarly essays which have appeared in the national and international journals of repute. Besides, he has undertaken a number of research projects under the auspices of I.A.S.E. Jamia Millia Islamia and the I.C.H.R. New Delhi. Dr. Khan remains one of the most sought after Resource person on different platforms.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Z.A. Nizami
Prof. Z.A. Nizami is former professor of political science, Jamial Millia Islamia. He is the author of several books on political science and history.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Z.M. Khan
Prof. Z.M. Khan is former professor of political science, Jamia Mallia Islamia, New Delhi. He is also the secretary general of the IOS.
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