Islam in focus

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The new revised edition of Islam in Focus preserves the spirit and scope of the first. But in addition, it incorporates the nnore recent experiences and studies of the author. It speaks to the young and lay readers in a non-condescending manner, and to the adult intellectuals in a provocative yet respectful fashion. It avoids the unproductive theological debates and sectarian arguments. When applicable, historical and comparative issues are discussed. Most importantly, the book presents Islam as a universal, viable, resourceful, and cosmopolitan religion that is not only relevant to every phase of human existanqe but also necessary for the very v;/ell-being of mankind. It uses an approach that is really intelligible, a style that is living, and a frame of mind that is easily understandable to the English-speaking reader. All this has proven exceptionally helpful to the native Muslims in the west, the new Muslims, and all those who are searching for the truth everywhere.... Tovább

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THIS BOOK
The new revised edition of Islam in Focus preserves the spirit and scope of the first. But in addition, it incorporates the nnore recent experiences and studies of the author. It speaks to the young and lay readers in a non-condescending manner, and to the adult intellectuals in a provocative yet respectful fashion. It avoids the unproductive theological debates and sectarian arguments. When applicable, historical and comparative issues are discussed. Most importantly, the book presents Islam as a universal, viable, resourceful, and cosmopolitan religion that is not only relevant to every phase of human existanqe but also necessary for the very v;/ell-being of mankind. It uses an approach that is really intelligible, a style that is living, and a frame of mind that is easily understandable to the English-speaking reader. All this has proven exceptionally helpful to the native Muslims in the west, the new Muslims, and all those who are searching for the truth everywhere.
THE AUTHOR
Dr. Hammudah AbdalatI graduated from al-Azhar University of Egypt. He received an M.A. in Islamic Studies from McGill University and a Ph. D. in Sociology from Princeton University. In 1958 he joined the Departement of Islamic Culture at al-Azhar. He was appointed in 1960 the first full-time director of the Canadian Islamic Center of Edmonton, Alberta. From 1967 till he passed away in September 1976, Dr. AbdalatI was Associate Professor of Sociology at Utica College of Syracuse University.
Dr. AbdalatI was well known to the Muslim communities of North America as well as other intercultural groups and audiences. For years he lectured on Islam, attended Islamic conventions, wrote articles in Arabic and English, and responded to Inquiries. He was a source scholar to whom many students of Islam and Islamic culture turned for help.
Besides ISLAM IN FOCUS, Dr. AbdalatI is the author of a major work on THE FAMILY STRUCTURE IN ISLAM: Explorations In Historicultural Sociology, published by American Trust Publication.
WORLD ASSEMBLY OF MUSLIM YOUTH (WAMY)
Founded: 1392 H (1972 CE) Headquarters: Riyadh — Saudi Arabia
Nature: First International Islamic Organization dealing specially with youth affairs embracing over 450 Islamic youth/students organizations in the five continents. Aims:
1. Serving the true Islamic ideology based on Tawheed.
2. Consolidating the factors of idelogical unity and strenghthening the Islamic fraternal relationship among the Muslim Youth.
3. Introducing Islam to the world using ail available means.
4. Crystallizing and supporting the constructive role of youth and students in developing an Islamic society.
5. Assisting Islamic youth organizations all over the globe through effecting a coordination in their activities and helping them to implement their projects.
International Conference: WAMY holds its international conference every three years. Five such conferences have already taken place - four of them in Riyadh in the years 1972, 1973, 1976, 1979 and the fifth in Nairobi, Kenya in 1982. They were attented by representatives of Islamic youth/student organizations from all over the world. The participants selected members of WAMY General Secretariat and discussed issues concerning the Muslin youth.
WAMY also holds/assists in holding local and regional youth camps in different parts of the world all the year round to train the Muslim youth in leadership and organization.
P.O.BOX I0845-30TH.STREET,OLLEYA- RIYADH 11443- KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA TEL.(OI) 4641669-4641663-TLX.200413 ISLAMI SJ — 250220 ISLAMI SJ
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