The Provocative Qur'an
Looking for fulfilling Answers to Questions about Yourself, Friends and Society?
All of us face similar questions about family relationships, workplace issues, economic concerns, community events and national politics. But our answers are selected either by religious exclusivity, agnostic indifference or atheist logic. This book demonstrates how the Qur'an connects these differences through the common bond of self-honesty and provides practical answers through its complementary approach.
This book will provoke you to re-think your World
The Provocative Qur'an is divided into three parts, each utilizing Qur'anic text as motivation and illustration:
* Provocation to encourage readers to think about the ideal of virtue or 'being good,' and providing inspiration to the do the right thing.
* Instigation towards an open-minded and critical approach to the major epochs of human thought-illustrated by the stories of Adam, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus-and discovery of their practical benefit.
* Prescription to guide readers as they utilize the wisdom of the Qur'an to self-build in a positive direction and to unify human diversity by demolishing the artificial and false barriers between Human beings and their Humanity.
The first in a series of six thoughtful works, The Provocative Qur'an will change you and your World. Get ready to experience its difference.
Price $21.95
Book Reviews
A must have!,| By | RebeccasReads.com (Austin, Texas) |
Reviewed by Randy A Lakin for RebeccasReads (06/09)
"The Provocative Qur'an" is the first book in a series of six by the author Farooq Husayn. In his first book, "The Provocative Qur'an," the author demonstrates how the Qur'an can answer so many of life's questions for everyone whether you are a Muslim, Christian, or Jew. The author also tries to show that the Qur'an is not filled with evil, but the problem is how it is interpreted by some of the students of the Qur'an. I think the author did a fantastic job of showing how the Qur'an is a guide book and it should be used to better ones life, not to cause evil. One theme throughout the book is Virtue and Self-building. The author, Farooq Husayn, did an excellent job of laying out the information in the Qur'an.
He explains how the story of Adam symbolizes the struggle between self-benefit and self-centered harm or simply good and evil. Next he tells us about being self-honest and recognizing the world through first hand facts verse supernatural fantasy which is symbolized through Abraham. Third, he tells about respect and obeying the lawful institutions of our society. This stage of mental development is symbolized by Moses. Finally, he talks about how people's lives no longer revolve around rituals, but instead how people start to serve everyone. And how these individuals work on becoming better, which leads us to the final symbol of Jesus.
As the title states, "The Provocative Qur'an - A Practical Guide for Self-Improvement," is a very good book. I read the book and found that it captivated my attention. I am not a Muslim, but I can see why so many people are intrigued by it. The way the author explains these sections of the Qur'an, I can't wait for the next five books in the series. This is a book for anyone interested in religion, the Middle East or life in general. This book is a must have for every library. The author got his points across in a clear and understandable way. I liked the way he showed similarities between the Muslim, Christians, Jews and even the Buddhists. So take it from me, I think you will be fascinated by this book just like me.
Enticing and fascinating reading, highly recommended,
| By | Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) |
The Qur'an is a hotly debated book since the tragedy of September 11. "The Provocative Qur'an" is Farooq Husayn's attempts to answer questions about the Qur'an for non-Muslims who have not studied this important holy book. While answering questions, he hopes to get his readers to ask many a question about their own lives and beliefs, and to use some of the teachings of the Qur'an to enhance one's life. "The Provocative Qur'an" is enticing and fascinating reading, highly recommended.
