Introduction to the Contents

In this Issue

Jhangeer Hanif

Qur’an: The Final Book on Religion

It is a common misconception that the Qur’an initiates the religion of Islam. Quite paradoxically, it is the final book on the religion that it presents. In historical terms, it is preceded by innate guidance, the Sunan of Abraham and the previous scriptures of the prophets. In this article, Mr Javed Ahmed Ghamidi expounds upon these details.

The Authenticity of the Qur’an

This is a discussion on the internal and external evidence that substantiates the authenticity of the Holy Qur’an.

Islamic, Arabic and Turkish Studies at the Justus-Liebig-University Giessen

This essay traces the historical developments in the Islamic, Arabic and Turkish studies at the Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany.

Empowerment of Muslims in India

This article is a book review by Yoginder Sikand of a book Empowerment of Muslims in India penned by A. U. Asif. How should the status of Muslims of India be improved is the prime concern of the author and the book is actually an analysis of the representation that the Muslims enjoy in print and electronic media in India, and also offers many useful suggestions to improve this representation.

Your Questions Answered

Dr Khalid Zahir answers questions on the importance of Hadith and Sunnah, the literary style of the Qur’an and the kaffarah for the broken oaths.