Collection of Mr. Jafar Wafa's articles on Islam and some of the problems being faced by the Islamic Ummah in contemporary hostile global environment is being presented in this book for those who want a rational and scientific approach, as opposed to the traditional and outmoded one, which is out of tune with present times.
Agreeing or not agreeing with the contents of this book is hardly a matter of importance, as holding views, this way or that way, on any subject discussed herein makes little difference in the fundamentals of belief.
Mr. Jafar Wafa holds Master's degree from Patna University (India). On migration to Pakistan, he joined the Sind Education Service in 1949 and taught English literature at a Government Degree College until the end of 1950 when, having completed successfully in the national level examination, he was selected to the Central Superior Services of Pakistan.
Having served for thirty-seven years, he made it to the top of the bureaucratic hierarchy retiring as a Federal Secretary at the age of sixty, in 1988.
Apart from the liberal education that he received in educational institutions of India, he studied Persian and Arabic during the formative years, before entering the portals of the university.
Having not received formal theological isntruction, at any stage, he did not imbibe bigotry, narrowness of outlook and sectarian fanaticism. To him, Islam is a dynamic, progressive and outward looking religion capable of not only satisfying the moral and spiritual impulses of modern times but offering the pragmatic solutions to social anarchy, economic exploitation and racial prejudices that plague modern civilisation.
After retirement from service, he has been regularly contributing readable articles on various subjects ranging from religion to politics, transport and current economic issues to the leading English newspapers of the country.
He has authored two books on Islam and also translated into English an award-winning short biography of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) written in Urdu by Saleem Yazdani.
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