Selected Collections of the Holy Quran Verses in English offers readers a glimpse into each of the 114 chapters of the Holy Quran to get to the core of Islam.
Five centuries after the Prophet's death in 632, when Ottomans, Mughals, and others ruled a vast swath of territory in Asia, North Africa, and parts of Europe, Islam experienced its golden age, achieving tremendous depth in all spheres of life, including technology, medicine, and language.
But in recent years, Islam has come under attack.
Now, more than ever, Muslims need to reaffirm faith, beginning with the most fundamental of truths: we are all God's children, born equal and with dignity.
The focus of this book is on educating Muslims, particularly youths, on the core tenets of Islam. These verses have been selected to help readers understand the true spirit of the faith and to clarify what the Prophet preached during his lifetime: the oneness of God; responsible living; fulfilling one's duties, obligations, and promises; showing charity and kindness; and accountability to God.
Not only will this book bring people together in tolerance and mutual respect, but it will also provide therapeutic reading that heals the spirit and uplifts the soul.
About the Author: Syed N. Asad, MD, graduated from high school in Hyderabad, India, with high honors; attended Osmania University Medical School; and completed his medical training in the United States. He taught medicine and nephrology at a New York state university for nearly twenty years before opening an independent practice in nephrology and dialysis.
As a senior research physician at Brookhaven National Laboratory, Dr. Asad helped pioneer in vitro neutron activation analysis. And as a palliative caregiver and end-of-life consultant, he came to appreciate the need for faith and spirituality in helping patients.
Dr. Asad has been a leader in his profession and his community, where he helped found a mosque. Now retired, he enjoys tennis, golf, traveling, birding, walking on the beach, and sharing his faith with young people facing the challenges of modern times. This book will guide and prepare them for a balanced life as a world-class citizen and humanitarian.
