With authoritative text and a wealth of full-color maps and illustrations
#1572925 in Books Syracuse University Press 1996-07-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.96 x .51 x 5.98l; .67 #File Name: 081562705X190 pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Modern IslamBy Nick VeltjensUstadh Mahmoud Mohamed Taha's book is an in depth analysis of the Qur'an; and resolves the "contradictions" within it. It releases the laws of Shari'a from their rigid adherence by giving clear interpretations and meanings relative to the time when they were written and the present day.Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im had been asked by Taha to interpret his Arab text into English as a trusted follower of his in his lifetime; troubles; and right up to his execution by the govermnment of Sudan. "The second Message of Islam" should be read together with An-Nahi'm's own book recently published: "Islam and the secular state: Negotiating the future of Shari'a".Ustadh Taha's book is an excellent introduction to Islam and the interpretation of Shari'a for both Muslims and others alike.22 of 23 people found the following review helpful. A review by a followerBy OmerThis is by far the best book for non-Arabic readers. While Ustazh Taha had written over 30 books detailing his thought about Islam and proposing solutions for mankind problems; only two of these books were ever translated to foreign languages. The fact that the translator; Dr. Abdullahi An-Na'em was himself a follower of the teachings of Ustadh Taha; and a renowned international law professor and human rights actvisit; makes this work readable to westerners; while sticking to the original meaning of the Arabic text. No man has been so misunderstood and his thoughts and deeds unappreciated as Ustadh Taha; both at the local and global levels...0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerLife changing!
