18 Of Islamic Civilization

The external history of a religious tradition often seems divorced from the raison d'etre of faith. The spiritual quest is an interior journey; It is a psychic rather than a political drama. It is preoccupied with liturgy, doctrine, contemplative disciplines and an exploration of the heart, not with the clash of current events. Religions certainly have a life oustide the soul. Their leaders have to contend with the state and affairs of the world,and often relish doing so. They fight with members of other faiths, who seem to challenge their claim to a monopology of absolute truth; they also persecute their co-religionists for interpreting a tradition differently or for holding heterodox beliefs. Very oten priests, rabbis, imams, and shamans are just as consumed by wordly ambition as regular politicians.
About Author :
Ehsan Qureshi a distinguished scholar and academic is a familiar name to the academic circles. As senior member of teaching faculty,he is devoted and dedicated to the cause of learning and knolwedge. An M.A,. Ph.D., he is an ace writer and prolific peot, too adpet in English, Persian, Urdu and Hindi. He is an active and dynamic personality.
Contents :
Preface Islam-The Straigh Path The Islamic Code Islamic Beliefs and Code of Laws The Rational and Mystical Interpretations of Islam Unity and Diversity in Islam Islamic Faith Islamic Beliefs Other Islamic Issues Attributes of Prophet Bibliography Index