Understanding Islam: Addressing Challenges & Exploring Solutions
About this ebook
existence of God, the need and role of God and religion in our lives, and the ways religion can be both used and misused. It also examines how science and religion are complementary, rather than conflicting.
It addresses common misconceptions about Islam and provides factual information on key
aspects of the religion, such as its core beliefs, practices, moral conduct, tolerance, quest for knowledge and science focusing on creating a understanding of Islam through evidences, based directly on the verses of the Holy Quran. It presents Islam’s contributions to the world in social and scientific fields. It is written in a way that both non-Muslims and Muslims will find it
informative,. The book also addresses issues such as reformist and progressive nature of Islam. The book emphasizes both the importance of revealing the truth about Islam and tackling the
myths that often surround the religion, offering a fresh perspective in a modern context. The achievements of Muslims in fields such as mathematics, science, astronomy, and medicine during the Islamic Golden Age are highlighted to provide an optimistic perspective to younger
generations.
Additionally, it includes articles on current issues and present challenges, exploring possible
reasons for the rise and decline of scientific approach within the Muslim community, as well as explores suggested ways forward as perceived by the author. Any disagreements with these views shall be respected.
About the author
Anwar H. Khan is an insightful writer who gathers valuable information on a variety of meaningful subjects for self-education and presents them in concise summaries. His writing style is simple and easily understandable. Professionally, he is an electrical engineer, and during his tenure with the UP State Government Undertaking, his passion for learning drove him to pursue further qualifications in Management (MBA) and Law (LLB). He also holds a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences (BSc).
Khan’s quest for knowledge continued throughout his career. He
compiled detailed notes on topics such as human nutrition and health, geography and the
environment, and faith and religion. After retiring from his regular job, he decided to share these insights with the public. His works on human health and geography have already been published in the books titled “ Human Health” and “Planet Earth & Environmental Alarms”, respectively.
