Islamic Renaissance - The Real Task Ahead - Paperback

by Israr Ahmad (Author), Absar Ahmad (Translator)

The contents of this monograph was first published in the editorial columns of the June, 1967 issue of Monthly "Meesaq". Later on, in May 1968, it was published in booklet form by Darul- Ishat-e-Islamia, Lahore. Since then it has been brought out many times.

In this monograph, the author have tried to present, to the best of my ability and comprehension, an in-depth analysis of the current religious and cultural attitude of Muslims all over the world. The author has also discussed the nature of various movements working for the renaissance of Islam, their achievements and their shortcomings.

On the basis of his analysis, he also suggests a basic programme. As an immediate concrete step towards the realization of an Islamic revival, the plan for the establishment of a Qur'an Academy has been presented in detail. Content

• Global Domination of Western Thought
• The Fundamental Point of View.
• Political and Ideological Onslaught of the West on the Islamic World.
• The Early Defensive Attempts and Their Achievements
• The Development of the Social Sciences
• The Idea of an "Islamic Way of Life" and the Twentieth Century Islamic Movements
• The Error of their Interpretation of Islam
• Revitalization of Faith: The Necessary Precondition of an Islamic Renaissance
• The Real Task Ahead
• A Blueprint for Action