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Islam basically is religion of peace, compassion and justice. There are enough verses in teh Qur`an to prove this. Violence is allowed only for defence, never for aggression. Moreover,it is incidential, not ideological. In principle, it is peace and it is duty of all Muslim to promote and establish peace.
This book, it is hoped, would help generate a fresh debate on this sensitive subject in a much more informed manner. Also those Muslims who desire to establish Islamic state should know that the Qur`an does not refere to any such concept. It only desires to establish a just society free of establish a just society free of injustices, exploitation and oppression whatever form the state takes. What is called khliafat-e-rashidah was also based on historical context. The form today Islamic state takes will depend on today`s context.
About Author :
Asghar Ali Engineer, the author of the book scholar of Islam. His work on communal and ethnic violence is seen as a highly valuable contribution to the subject. He has to his credit over two dozen books written or edited by him. He is connected with promotion of communal harmony and peace. Currently, he is director of the Centre for the Study of Society and Secularism, Mumbai (India).
Contents :
Preface
Introduction
Islamic State: Its Origin and Evolution
The Theory and Practice of Islamic State after the Prophet
Islamic State through Medieval Ages
Islamic State in the Modern Era
Jama`at-e-Islami and Islamic State
The Resurgence of Islam and Islamic Society-I
On the Causes of Violence in Early Islamic Society-II
Conclusion ISBN - 9788178711027
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Pages : 144
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