I read this book about 3 times before i really begain to understand it carefully. As a teenager growing up in the States, it helped me spritully and physically keep out of all this garbage this socity is throwing at us.

It improved my understanding of Islam and it's teachings. It's a must read book for any body who wants to know about Islam.

This book is an excellent source for those who seek to understand the Philosiphy of the teaching of Islam. I have read the book twice and begin to understand why are Muslims commanded to do certain things.

If you did not read this, you missed a lot

a comprehensive and outstanding study on the content of the holy qura

This book is an introduction to the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the basic teachings of Islam. It is an excellent primer and preparation for understanding the Holy Quran for casual and serious students. It presents reasons why the Holy Quran was (and is)needed by mankind. A boigraphy of Muhammad (peace be upon him). Discusses how the Holy Quran was compiled and preserved. Finally, it describes the Quranic teachings on various subjects of common interest for comparative religious thought, such as the nature of God and man, man's purpose in life, life after death, and practical Islamic teachings for every day life. This book is also fully contained within a complete five volume edition of the Holy Quran (translation and in depth commentary) by the same author and avalaible from the same publisher.

I received this book today and I am immediately in love with it. This is the most comprehensive book (in English) about Ghalib's poetry that I have come across thus far.

I love the fact that every verse is provided in Urdu script, Transliterated English, and in Translated English. Then, the author delves into the metaphor and imagery at play within the verse with a healthy sprinkling of historical references. This leaves the reader with as good a grasp that one could hope to have without being a native Urdu speaker.

Since, I can read and write Urdu, this book is even more enjoyable. Ghalib's Urdu vocabulary had such a heavy Persian influence which left even his colleagues at a loss. In this book every Persian word is explained making it easy to grasp. Also, the lexicon provided within the book is simply excellent!

The only aspect of this book that leaves something to be desired is the quality of paper used. I wish that the paper was a bit heavier.

Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the work of this prolific and masterful poet.

I am adding the following at a later date:

Two days after I received the book, the spine broke and now the back cover is not attached to the book. I did expect this to happen because the binding of the book was not commensurate with the weight of the pages. So, before you purchase this book, bear in mind that the hardcover version can easily fall apart. Even so, I would recommend this book. It is simply wonderful.

I highly recommend this book for all lovers of urduu poetry. It is particularly useful for serious students of the Ghazal form for whom interpreting Ghalib has always been an "issue". Not only does Dr. Niazi dwell at length on the imageries used by Ghalib, but in many cases also gives contextual references to incidents in Ghalib's life to help interpret a couplet better. Again, some couplets are understood only within a historical/social context - and Dr. Niazi provides the same in such cases. Note that each couplet is followed by a LITERAL (not idiomatic) translation and then by an elaborate explication. The explication also addresses multiple inherent interpretations if they exist. Dr. Niazi also points out, in many cases, erroneous interpretations that are in vogue.

Budding/Fledgeling poets may use this work to enhance their own understanding of symbols and idioms as used in urduu poetry (in addition to making sense out of the obscurity that is Ghalib). For established scholars this book can serve as a ready reference (or sanity check!).

Note: While the couplets are presented first in the original persian script, they are also transliterated using the roman script for the benefit of those that do not read the original.

Love and poems of love are universal; how an Eastern mind presents its dilemmas of love are remarkably rendered by the most famous poet of the East--Mirza Ghalib. Beautiful Urdu calligraphy with ample English explication makes reading this poetry from a distant culture a true delight.

Most of what we in the West read and hear about the Indian subcontinent comes from the British perspective. Humayun Mirza, son of Pakistan's first president and descendant of the royal Nawab Nazims of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa, brings a thoroughly researched, enlightened, and deeply honest perspective to his family's story, and by extension the history of India and Pakistan from the 1700s to the present time. Because of his unique insider's perspective, Mirza makes his historical figures come alive.

Although he is talking about his own family--even his own father--Mirza shows a principled unwillingness to tamper with the truth, even when the truth is not flattering to people he clearly admires. The rich human complexity of these powerful personalities, warts and all, is one of the things that make this book so exciting.

If you're interested in the history and politics of the region, this is a must read. If you just like to learn interesting history, it's also a treat. I'm waiting for the update covering the current situation in the region!

From Plassey to Pakistan chronicles the lineage of Humuyan Mirza, the author and only son of the first President of Pakistan. The book provides personal and well-researched historical insight into the ruling class of India, of which the author is a direct descendant.

The author's father, and principal subject of the latter part of the book, is Iskander Mirza, a highly educated and respected citizen of India worked for the British Government of India. Upon the end of British rule in 1947, the country of Pakistan was formed and Iskander Mirza emerged to become a leading public figure ("the strong man") and eventually the first President of Pakistan.

The author offers excellent insight into his father's rise to the presidency and the subsequent challenge to bring order and democracy to the newly formed country, one fraught with political corruption at the governmental and military level combined with a high level of illiteracy within the population. Despite Iskander Mirza's well intentioned efforts, instituting the type of democratic government he envisioned would prove too difficult in this environment. His presidency was usurped by a military coup in 1958. Military control has presided over Pakistan for many of the subsequent years and remains in power today.

The author goes on to revisit his own life as a descendant of India's ruling and princely class as the son of the first president of Pakistan. Like his father Isakander, the author was educated at prestigious schools while growing up, ultimately attending the Harvard School of Business and subsequently working in various capacities for the World Bank. The author currently lives in the United States.

Toward the end of the book, the author offers thoughtful suggestions that address Pakistan's current political and economic situation. Above all, the author believes a very strong leader of Pakistan is crucial to help unite the country and its divisive factions. He truly desires prosperity for Pakistan.

The book is insightful and well written. I highly recommend the book for histroy readers and those interested in current events. Given the recent tumultuous events taking place in and around Pakistan, this book is even more relevant.

Hazrat M. Ghulam Ahmad was a great person. He was gifted and guided by God himself. All of his books are very well written and are all worth reading. Most of them are defending the religion of Islam. He was born in Qadian India about a hundred years ago. He wrote these books mostly in Urdu, Arabic, and Persian. His arguments are very well said. They are mostly from the Holy Quran. He was a great man. He made the claim to be the Messiah of the time. The messiah that was prophisised in all the major religions of the world. Now he has a community called the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam. Millions of people follow his teachings. And of course the beautiful teaching of Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa s.a.w. His community is increasing in large numbers like soldiers of the true islam. (...)

Thank You and May Allah Bless You

we can say shortly that anything that was written by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad is great and a must for anyone , and this book is one of those

The widespread use and recognition of International Accounting Standards has increased the demand for practical guidance and interpretations. This book helps bridge theory with practice, and provides the reader with the opportunity to view International Accounting Standards from a comprehensive perspective. The need for IAS 2001 is great and it could not have been issued at a better time.

Epstein and Mirza have provided a great service to the international trading community by bringing out IAS 2001. As the process of globalization permeates all aspects of trading activity, the understanding and application of international accounting standards has become more crucial for ensuring the predictability and prosperity of business transactions. Businessmen and professionals in the international trading community will find IAS 2001 a very useful guide in this context.

Epstein and Mirza have provided a great service to the international trading community by bringing out this book. As the process of globalization permeates all aspects of trading activity, the understanding and application of international accounting standards has become more crucial for ensuring the predictability and prosperity of business transactions. Business people and professionals in the international trading community will find IAS 2002 a very useful guide in this context.

Widespread use and recognition of International Accounting Standards is unprecedented and has increased the demand for practical guidance and interpretations. This book provides the reader with an opportunity to view International Accounting Standards from a comprehensive perspective. It could not have been issued at a better time.

Pavan varma should be welcomed in the community of the famous critics of the great poet Ghalib as a new authentic scholar of not only the poetry but also the times of the last luminary of the Moghul court.He has given a graphic account of the vicissitudes through which Ghalib and the last Moghul Emperor passed. The city of Delhi with all its palaces,mosques and great Moghul buildings comes alive in his descriptions. Translations of Ghalib's poetry are meticulous and authentic. The pictures of the landmark places in the life of the poet are rare and add colour and authenticity.

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All major issues which intrigue the modern mind are attempted to be incorporated in this fascinatingly comprehensive statute. It examines a very diverse and wide range of subjects including the concept of revelation in different religions, history of philosophy, cosmology, extraterrestrial life, the future of life on earth, natural selection and its role in evolution. It also elaborately discusses the advent of the Messiah, or other universal reformers, awaited by different religions