1. Islam: A Comprehensive Introduction (Urdu title: Meezan) is an extensive study of the contents of Islam by the author. It is an effort which spans almost two decades of both creative and critical thinking. The entire endeavour is a fresh interpretation of Islam from its original sources. In his own opinion, the reason that he has undertaken it is that interpretation of sacred texts is a human endeavour and since this can never remain fault free, the process should never discontinue. It is as a result of this principle that the author has continued to evaluate and re-evaluate even his own findings. This attempt to expound the contents of Islam is not a new one. Preceding Ghamidi is an illustrious series of names who have ventured forth to present Islam the way they have understood it. All these efforts are commendable and merit deep deliberation. A serious student should perhaps conduct a comparative study to gauge the approaches followed by each. The author is a prominent pupil of Amin Ahsan Islahi (1904-1997), a profound exegete and a distinguished student of the prodigious Quranic scholar: Hamid al-Din Farahi (1863-1930). Ghamidi draws heavily on the approach and research of his two eminent predecessors. However, he has not only developed and lent precision to their approach and views, he has also made some original contributions in this regard. The entire effort is a fresh interpretation of Islam from its original sources on the basis of the principles delineated in the first preamble. The reason that it has been undertaken is that interpretation of sacred texts has always remained a human endeavour and thus can never remain fault free. It is as a result of this principle that them by the author. It is an effort which spans almost two decades of both creative and critical thinking. The entire endeavour is a fresh interpretation of Islam from its original sources. 

2. This book is a translation of some selected essays of Javed Ahmad Ghamidi. They have been taken from his Urdu treatises Maqamat and Burhan. These writings reflect the author’s views on some very important comtemporary as well as age-old issues that have continued to be a cause of debate and controversy in academic circles as well as among ordinary Muslims. They range from nagging social, political, economic and penal issues to some intricate discussions on jihad and on the sources of Islam. Each essay is an independent one and there is no particular order that needs to be followed in reading them. Readers may choose to read essays that interest them at their own preference. Some prominent Essays Source of Religion Fundamentals of Understanding Islam Subject-Matter of the Holy Qur’an Variant Readings The General and the Specific Hadith and Sunnah Ijtihad The Consensus of Muslims Our Message to Humanity Downfall of the Muslims Religious Extremism Organ Transplantation Muslims and Non-Muslims Characteristic Values of Muslim Culture Our Education System Women Travelling with a Mahram Abortion Birth Control Hifz al-Furuj Etiquette of Sexual Intimacy The Noble Wives of the Prophet (sws) Age of ‘Ā’ishah (rta) at her Marriage The Right to Divorce Wrong Methods of giving Divorce Implementation of the Shari‘ah (Divine Law) The Rule of an Islamic Government Islam and the State The Basis of Legislation Islam and the State: A Counter Narrative Supremacy of the Parliament Islam and Nationhood Khilafah State and Government Mosques “Their System is based on their Consultation” The Question of Interest Insurance Distribution of Inheritance The Right to make a Will Inheritance of an Orphaned Grandchild Jihad and War in Islam The Taliban’s Argument Itmam al-Hujjah of the Messengers Islamic Punishments Punishment for Blasphemy against the Prophet (sws). 

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