This translation into English of a great Islamic classic offers the western world a simple yet profound interpretation of Islam.
Drawing upon years of unparalleled experience in diplomacy and government, Azzam examines the social and economic ramifications of the Muslim state, one based on humane ideals of law and justice expressed in the Qur’an, and one which can provide the foundation for a just society. Abd al-Rahman Azzam (1893-1976) is generally considered the father of the Arab League. He served as the League’s first Secretary-General between 1945-52 as well as distinguishing himself in a long career as an ambassador and parliamentarian. As Vincent Sheean points out in his introduction, ‘In Damascus as well as in Djakarta, Istanbul and Baghdad, this man is known for the valour of spirit and elevation of mind...He combines in the best Islamic mode, the aspects of thought and action, like the Muslim warriors of another time who are typified for us Westerners by the figure of Saladin.’ Malcolm X’s reading of The Eternal Message of Muhammad and his meeting with Azzam Pasha are vividly recounted in his Autobiography. It is clear that these events marked the point in his life at which Malcolm X turned towards orthodox traditional Islam.
‘A very penetrating and stimulating book.’World Affairs
‘One of the great statesmen of contemporary Islam.’The New York Times
About Author
Abdul Rahman Hassan Azzam (1893–1976), also known as Azzam Pasha, was an Egyptian diplomat, with family origins in Egypt. He served as the first secretary-general of the Arab League from 22 March 1945 to September 1952. Azzam also had a long career as an ambassador and parliamentarian. He was an Egyptian nationalist and one of the foremost proponents of pan-Arab idealism – viewpoints he did not see as contradictory – and was passionately opposed to the partition of Palestine.
About Translator
Caesar E. Farah was a professor of history at the University of Minnesota.
Author: Abd al-Rahman Azzam
Translator: Caesar E. Farah
Format(s): Paperback
Pages: 320
Publisher: Islamic Texts Society
Published: 1993
Dimensions: 25 x 140 x 216 mm
ISBN13: 9780946621484