World of Islam (In 9 Volumes)

Islamic World is a vast world. It has a lot in its fold. In fact, the moment, the term `Islam' confronts someone, a world of far-stretching frontiers starts embossing in one's imagination. Islamic culture and civilization took birth over fourteen centuries ago in the lap of the Arabian desert. A Piece of land–covered out-and-out by the blanket of ignorance, cruelty and long-harboured grudges and differences with regard to caste, creed and colour–gave birth to an apostle of mercy and kindness, love and affection, at a time, when the intensity of inhuman acts – stone melting and heart-rending barbarity-reached its peak. A nation which was always at daggers drawn over petty matters, and which knew not how to bow out of pride ignorance, is now among the loftiest and noblest people in the world – the Arabs. This overall transformation from enmity to brotherhood, cruelty to kindness and pride to passionate submission is one of those live miracles of the last Messenger and Prophet of the Almighty, Hadrat Muhammad (Pbuh) which has left whole of the world stunned. Presently, a world in itself, Islamic world comprises more than fifty countries. Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) came in this world to abolish all evils from the earth. He had a heart, full of kindness; the kindness, which knew no bounds and was completely unprejudiced. Seeing his determination, divine help also descended to his succour to shore up his morale and courage.

This modest work, an encyclopaedia, per se, namely, `World of Islam' is the fruition of tremendous toil. This work not so voluminous, virtually covers all the features, aspects and dimensions of Islam, as a faith and way of life. To say the least, it is an asset for all scholars, researchers and academics, working on Islam and all those, who may be interested to know about this progressive and revolutionary faith.

 Contents: Vol. 1

Preface

1. Introduction 2. The God (Allah) 3. The Messenger 4. Belief and Faith 5. Real Belief 6. Monotheism in Islam 7. Islamic Convictions 8. Islamic Practices 9. Worshipping Practices 10. The Prayers 11. Significance of Mosque 12. Islamic Philosophy 13. Ideology and Philosophy 14. Basic Ideology 15. Metaphysics in Islam Bibliography Index

Vol. 2

Preface

1. Progressive Thinking 2. Islamic Spirit 3. Freedom and Liberty 4. People's Welfare 5. Basic Rights 6. Human Rights 7. Tradition and Modernism Bibliography Index

Vol. 3

Preface

Part 1
Islamic Society 1. Introduction 2. Society in Isla 3. Social Behaviour 4. Social Obligations 5. Social Orientations 6. Social Aspects 7. Community Life 8. The Responsibility

Part 2
Islamic Family 9. Family in Islam 10. Family Relations 11. Domestic Life 12. Institution of Marriage Bibliography Index

Vol. 4

Prefac 1. Introduction 2. Islamic State 3. Features of State 4. Governance in Islam 5. Principle of Administratio 6. Foreign Policy 7. Diplomacy in Islam 8. Diplomatic Art 9. Peace and War 10. Islam's Relevance 11. Islam in Contemporary World Bibliography Index

Vol. 5

Preface 1. Introduction 2. History of Learning 3. Intellectual Tradition 4. Sources of Knowledge 5. Wisdom in Quran and Hadith 6. Sacred Words 7. Philosophy of Education 8. Knowledge and Learning 9. Education and Learning 10. Science in Islam 11. Journey of Science 12. Tradition of Science 13. Branches of Science 14. Relevance of Islamic View Bibliography Index

Vol. 6

Preface 1. Introduction 2. Sources of Law 3. The Document (Meethaq-e-Medina) 4. Islamic Shariat 5. Principles of Law 6. Methods of Law 7. Jurisprudence in Islam 8. Law of Inheritance 9. Bibliography Index

Vol. 7

Preface 1. Introduction 2. Legal Application 3. Enforcement of Justice 4. Mechanism of Witnesses 5. Law for Inheritance 6. Will of the Departing 7. Usefulness of Fatwas 8. Rights by Law 9. Protection by Law 10. Personal Freedom Bibliography Index

Vol. 8

Preface

1. Introduction 2. Essentials of Law 3. Conventional Laws 4. Fundamental Laws 5. Legal Components 6. Legal Dimensions 7. Justice in Islam 8. Upgradation of Law 9. Punishment under Islam 10. Evidence Related Rules 11. Recovery of Loss Bibliography Index

Vol. 9

Preface

1. Introduction 2. Economics in Islam 3. Concept of Economy 4. Economy sans Interest 5. Wealth in Isla 6. Financial Aspects 7. Structure of Finances 8. Financial Management 9. Economics and Banking 10. Banking in Islam 11. Structure of Banking 12. Banking without Interest 13. Business in Islam Bibliography Index.