Description:- , About The Author:- Dr. Mehboob Desai is renowned Scholar, Writer and Thinker of Gujarat. He is a Professor and Head in the Department of History, Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar (Gujarat). His research areas are Freedom Movements in Gujarat and Islam. There to his credit, eighteen books on History, two books on Sociology, four books on Tourism, six boos on Education, six books on Islam and seven books on Literature. His research work titled "Bhavnagar State Prajaparishas and Popular Movements in the context of Freedom Movements of India (1920-1947)" won the Gujarat Sahitiya Academy Award 1992. He was honored by Hon. Governor of Gujarat Mr. Naval Kishor Sharma on dt. 6 March 2006 for his research and writing on various themes and writing of National and Social importance. His writings on Islam are very popular in Gujarat. During every Ramezan month his news paper column "Shamme-E- Faroza", appearing in "Diya Bhashker has always attracted a vild rang of readership across cast and creds. His simple, straight and effective presentation of the ideology of Islam is endearing. Dr. Desai is always introduces himself as student of History and Islam. As a result his writings on both the subjects give evidence of his attempts to his scholarship with the contemporary with the situation., Contents:- Contents, Foreword 9, Preface 11, Acknowledgements 17, 1. Introduction 19, 2. Islam a Universal Religion : Unity of all, Religions 35, 3. The Relevance of Islam in Modern Times 65, 4. The Characteristic of a Good Believer 81, 5. Women in Islam 91, 6. Marriage and Family in Islam 103, 7. Quran and People of the Scripture 121, 8. The Meaning of Jehad 135, 9. The Importance of Peace and Goodwill in Islam 147, 10. The Concept of Change and Continuity in Islam 165, 11. Some Common Themes of the Quran 183, 12. A Short History of the Islamic Empire 199, 13. Islam in India 209, 14. Indian Muslims since Independence 217, 15. Conclusion 235, Bibliography 247, Index 251, About The Book:- A Number Of Misunderstandings Prevail By Connecting Violence With Islam. Ugly From Of Violence, Even Terrorism, Has Been Connected With A Peaceful And Value Based Religion Like Islam, Due To Misunderstandings Spread In The Name Of Kurbani And Jihad. In This Book The Basic Principles And The Relation Between Non-Violence And Islam Have Been Clarified Through The Life Stories Of Prophet Hazerat Muhammad Paigamber, Islamic Caliphs And Saints. This Is Book Divided Into Three Parts. In The First Part, Islamic Principles Have Been Drawn In Which There Is No Directive For Practicing Violence. In The Second Part The Rule And Life Of Four Caliphs Of Islamic Administration Have Been Described In Brief. In Them, Too, Islam Has Been Described As Religion Of Mankind. In The View Of Gandhiji Hazerat Imama Hussein Was The First Satiyagrahi Of World. One Of The Chapter Discusses The Imama Hussein And Battle Of Badra. In The Third Part, The Incidents Of The Life Of Prophet Hazerat Mohammad And Muslim Saints Have Been Described. In Them, Too, Non-Violence Is Often Expressed. Today When Islam Is Being Defamed In The World By Associating With Terrorism, Qualities Of Islam Like Non-Violence, Humanity, Tolerance And Gentleness Etc. Have Been Highlighted In This Book., About The Author:- Dr. Mehboob Desai Is Renowned Scholar, Writer And Thinker Of Gujarat. He Is A Professor And Head In The Department Of History, Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar (Gujarat). His Research Areas Are Freedom Movements In Gujarat And Islam. There To His Credit, Eighteen Books On History, Two Books On Sociology, Four Books On Tourism, Six Boos On Education, Six Books On Islam And Seven Books On Literature. His Research Work Titled "Bhavnagar State Prajaparishas And Popular Movements In The Context Of Freedom Movements Of India (1920-1947)" Won The Gujarat Sahitiya Academy Award 1992. He Was Honored By Hon. Governor Of Gujarat Mr. Naval Kishor Sharma On Dt. 6 March 2006 For His Research And Writing On Various Themes And Writing Of National And Social Importance. His Writings On Islam Are Very Popular In Gujarat. During Every Ramezan Month His News Paper Column "Shamme-E- Faroza", Appearing In "Diya Bhashker Has Always Attracted A Vild Rang Of Readership Across Cast And Creds. His Simple, Straight And Effective Presentation Of The Ideology Of Islam Is Endearing. Dr. Desai Is Always Introduces Himself As Student Of History And Islam. As A Result His Writings On Both The Subjects Give Evidence Of His Attempts To His Scholarship With The Contemporary With The Situation., Content:- Contents, Foreword 9, Preface 11, Acknowledgements 17, 1. Introduction 19, 2. Islam A Universal Religion : Unity Of All, Religions 35, 3. The Relevance Of Islam In Modern Times 65, 4. The Characteristic Of A Good Believer 81, 5. Women In Islam 91, 6. Marriage And Family In Islam 103, 7. Quran And People Of The Scripture 121, 8. The Meaning Of Jehad 135, 9. The Importance Of Peace And Goodwill In Islam 147, 10. The Concept Of Change And Continuity In Islam 165, 11. Some Common Themes Of The Quran 183, 12. A Short History Of The Islamic Empire 199, 13. Islam In India 209, 14. Indian Muslims Since Independence 217, 15. Conclusion 235, Bibliography 247, Index 251
