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    Key to Al 'Imran: Resurgence of the Ummah
    Key to Al 'Imran: Resurgence of the Ummah
    Key to Al 'Imran: Resurgence of the Ummah
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    Key to Al 'Imran: Resurgence of the Ummah

    By Abdur Rashid Siddiqui

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    Based on valuable material from authentic tafasir in Arabic and Urdu, the book provides a thematic study of Surah Al-Imran. A commendable work, meeting the mindset and intellectual needs of the English-speaking young generation of Muslims in the West.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Islamic Foundation
    Release dateFeb 15, 2014
    ISBN9780860375227
    Key to Al 'Imran: Resurgence of the Ummah
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    Abdur Rashid Siddiqui

    Abdur Rashid Siddiqui is the author of numerous popular books on Islam, including: Treasures of the Qur'an; Tazkiyah: The Islamic Path of Self-Development; and Qur'anic Keywords: A Reference Guide. He gained an honours degree in Economics and Politics from the University of Bombay and has a law degree from the same university. He completed his postgraduate study in Librarianship in London and was elected an Associate of the Library Association. He worked as an Information Librarian at the University of Leicester from 1966 until his retirement in 1997.

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      Key to Al 'Imran - Abdur Rashid Siddiqui

      Preface

      IN THE LAST year of his life (1996) our respected Brother Khurram Murad (may Allah have Mercy on him) published a booklet giving an overview of Sūrah al-Baqarah as well as its major themes. In his own words his sole aim was, to make the message of the Qur’an, and its summons to live by it, reach the hearts and minds of readers (p. 6.) His death so soon after its publication, deprived us of his so many talents and not least his ability to expound the message of the Glorious Qur’ān so as to penetrate the hearts of his listeners and readers.

      Efforts are afoot to edit and publish his very many unpublished manuscripts. So far the Islamic Foundation has published his trilogy on the Qur’ān and the life and message of the Prophet Muḥammad ṣallallāhu ‘alaihi wa sallam¹ entitled: The Quranic Treasures, Gifts from Muhammad and Who is Muhammad. His two other works in English both recently published are: In the Early Hours: Reflections on Spiritual and Self Development and Dying and Living for Allah. His works in Urdu are also being published in Pakistan posthumously. Thus, we are fortunate to benefit from his scholarship and advice even after his death. I have no doubt this Ṣadaqah Jārīyah will continue and may Allah in His infinite mercy forgive his shortcomings and elevate him to Jannat al-Firdaws. (Āmīn)

      Still there is a need to continue the work to which he had devoted his life. One very important area was his love for and devotion to the Book of Allah. Although in his modest way he used to disclaim any pretence of deep knowledge and scholarship in this field, those who knew him and had the privilege of listening to his Dars-e-Qur’ān knew his erudite scholarship and deep insight into Qur’ānic knowledge. His book Way to the Qur’ān is immensely popular and has guided a great many young people to undertake Qur’ānic studies.

      I must admit that I am a novice in the field of Qur’ānic sciences. I am conscious of my lack of competence to undertake this task. Yet last year when I made a brief presentation, following the pattern of Brother Khurram Murad on Sūrah Āl ‘Imrān, I was persuaded by many well-wishers and friends to compile this booklet so as to continue the work of our learned friend and mentor.

      I have tried to follow Brother Khurram Murad’s methodology and pattern and attempted to present an overview of Sūrah Āl ‘Imrān. In this, I have tried to cover areas which were so dear to him. His purpose was to make the Holy Qur’ān accessible to the masses and facilitate its understanding. Thus making the Qur’ān relevant to our lives and the life of the Ummah so that we may receive guidance from this Divine source. For a proper understanding of the Qur’ān studying reliable tafāsīr (commentaries) and self-reflection are essential. Yet there is also a need to have clear perspectives of the sūrahs as well. Of course, some tafāsīr also provide this information. Usually, however, these are not expounded in great detail. Although there are voluminous Qur’ānic literatures available in the Arabic and Urdu languages, there is a paucity of reliable tafāsīr (commentaries) in English. Unfortunately, there are also only a few commentaries in English dealing with the aspect of the naẓm (internal arrangement) of the sūrahs. I have given a selection of commentaries that can be consulted for further study in the Bibliography. This compilation is for young men and women who ardently desire to understand the Qur’ān and want to live by

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