Wisdom from the Quran: Essays in Contemporary Context

The themes of the essays in this book relate to discussions and debates prevalent in society, but from the viewpoint of the Quran, Hadith and religious scholarship. They differentiate between the habits of tradition and the absolute framework spelt out by the Quran, which for Muslims will always remain the ultimate touchstone in every era for guidance. The sections, including Spiritual & Religious Concepts, Jurisprudence and Social Questions, Historical Documents and Sermons of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), Specific Questions of Gender, and The Prophets and Role Models of the Quran, cover a wide range of topics. Revisiting these subjects was the need of the hour. The author looks at contemporary issues through a faith perspective, tapping into the burning issues that Muslims and non-Muslims ask questions about today, including those related to as terrorism and women’s issues. Works such as this addresses traditional Islamic scholarship as well as modernity, aspiring to define a balanced middle path enjoined by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and the Quran (2: 143).