ABOUT THE BOOK

A good idea of the Book is obtained by reading the authors preface. The book caters to the needs of a large number of readers of different age groups, educational status and mental maturity. Presently world has nearly 7.9 billion people belonging to several ideologies and Islam is the second largest religion making up nearly 25 % of the world’s population. Hence it makes sense to know something of their Holy text and its values of universal applicability. Book paves way for writing some more worthwhile books and aims to promote understanding and harmony among all the people of the globe irrespective of their theistic or atheistic disposition without indulging in any blasphemy. Author has only noble intentions.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Professor A. S. Rao, professionally is a Biochemist and served Haryana Agricultural University and Bharathidasan University. Before retiring, held many important positions in Bharathidasan University.

Has nearly three decades of academic experience with about 75 papers in different areas in International and National Journals. Had interaction both in academics and other pertinent matters with students from different academic and social backgrounds. Further had interactions with students and people from different countries Viz; Switzerland, U.K, France, Germany, Netherlands, and Singapore.

Education and Science & Technology are two vital inputs for the development of the society. Similarly, the country and the world being highly heterogeneous, mutual understanding is a prerequisite for harmonious existence. That the author is a responsible academician and citizen is clearly reflected in two of his earlier books,” Thoughts on Higher Education” and “An Introduction to the Regulation of Primary Metabolic Pathways” and the present book

CONTENTS

Foreword .................................................................................................... 7

Acknowledgement ....................................................................................... 9

Preface ...................................................................................................... 11

Chapter - 1 .................................................................................... 19
• Introduction along with Allah’s Compassionate Promises to Men • Structure and Organisation of Surahs in Quraan (See also “D”, Revelation and compilation of Quraan) • Repetitions in Quraan • Examples of Repetitions • Revelation and Compilation of Quraan (see the above mentioned “B”, structure and organisation of Quraan).

Chapter - 2 .................................................................................... 45
• Five Pillars of Islam.

Chapter - 3 .................................................................................... 59
• First Surah (Al-Fatiha) • Qiyamat (Last day of judgement) • Matrimonial Customs & Divorce • Jihad(Holy war).

Chapter - 4 .................................................................................... 95
• (Self-Revelations/Comparisons between Jesus and Prophet Muhammad etc.).

Chapter - 5 .................................................................................. 113
• Discussion on some basic prescriptions.

Chapter - 6 .................................................................................. 127
• A few more points of interest in Quraan • General remarks.

Index ..................................................................................... 137