Encyclopaedia of Quranic Studies/Maulana Mohammad Razi Khan Afridi and Mohammad Ilyas Navaid. New Delhi, Anmol, 2006, 26 vols., 10758 p., (set). ISBN 81-261-2771-6.

    Contents: Vol. I. Fundamentals Under Quran: Preface. 1. Divine book. 2. Search for truth. 3. Quran's historic role. 4. Compilation of Quran. 5. Quran's style. 6. Reason and logic. 7. Knowledge and vision. 8. Ideal morality. 9. Islamic institutions. 10. Learning under Quran. 11. Fundamentals of faith. 12. Salat. 13. Saum II: 183. 14. Hajj II: 197. 15. Jihad. 16. Arab institutions. 17. Institution of libraries. 18. Institution of polity. 19. Institution of education. 20. Institutions of economy. 21. Issues at stake. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. II. Quran : Historical Aspects: Preface. 1. Prophets of Quran. 2. Verification by Quran. 3. History of Holy Quran. 4. Interpretations of Quran. 5. Father of humanbeings. 6. Master of ark. 7. Prophets Hud and Salih (Pbut). 8. Prophet Ibrahim (Pbuh). 9. Prophet Lut (Pbuh). 10. Prophets Ishaq and Yaqub (Pbut). 11. Prophet Yusuf (Pbuh). 12. Prophet Shoaib (Pbuh). 13. Prophet Yunus (Pbuh). 14. Prophet Ayub (Pbuh). 15. Prophet Musa (Pbuh). 16. Prophets Yusha, Ilyas and Hizqail (Pbut). 17. Prophet Shamuil (Pbuh). 18. Prophet Daud (Pbuh). 19. Prophet Sulaiman (Pbuh). 20. Prophets Uzair, Zakriya and Yahya (Pbut). 21. Prophet Isa (Pbuh). 22. Hadrat Al-Khidhr (Pbuh). 23. Hadrat Zul-Kifl (Pbuh). 24. The last Prophet (Pbuh). 25. Attainment of Prophethood. 26. Greatest preacher. 27. Ideal leader. 28. History in Quran. 29. Other Holy lives. 30. Early battles. 31. Message of truth. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. III. Islamic Ideology Under Holy Quran: Preface. 1. The principles. 2. Basic sources. 3. Message for mankind. 4. Morality under Quran. 5. The traditions. 6. Functional aspects. 7. No discrimination. 8. Mystic thoughts. 9. Heavenly perception. 10. Propagation of faith. 11. Impacts on polity and society. 12. Concept of political system. 13. Rejection of monarchy. 14. Perception of battles. 15. Economic dimensions. 16. An ideal Muslim. 17. The ideals. 18. Model life. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. IV. Quranic Perceptions: Preface. 1. Revealed massage. 2. God's message. 3. Quran, the revealed book. 4. Translation of Quran. 5. Learning Holy Quran. 6. Learning under Quran. 7. Religion revealed. 8. Quran's language. 9. Quran's domain. 10. Analysis of a part. 11. Quran's objectives. 12. Final faith. 13. Almighty supreme. 14. Holy Prophet. 15. Different commands. 16. The best creation. 17. Man's world. 18. Other world. 19. Various nations and cultures. 20. Muslims and non-Muslims. 21. Polity under Quran. 22. Quranic law and justice. 23. Misunderstood faith. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. V. Quranic Wisdom: Preface. 1. Descent of Quran. 2. Nomenclature of Quran. 3. Quranic sequence. 4. Compilation and preservation of Quran. 5. Quotations from Holy Quran. 6. Art of recitation. 7. Quran, a literary miracle. 8. Beauty of Holy Quran. 9. Conception of God. 10. Divine guidance. 11. Hikmah and the Quran. 12. Roots of Hikmah. 13. Teaching Hikmah. 14. Significance of Hikmah. 15. Religious thoughts. 16. Wise man's training. 17. Islamic way of life. 18. Islam as a system. 19. Islamic fundamentals. 20. Almighty's command. 21. The humanbeings. 22. Apparent verification. 23. Noble objectives. 24. Science and religion. 25. Reasons of decline. Bibliography. Index.

     Vol. VI. Quranic Commands: Preface. 1. The almighty and Quran. 2. Concept of God. 3. Almighty supreme. 4. Great creator. 5. The divine book. 6. Quranic views. 7. Integrated revolution. 8. Quranic call. 9. Divine message. 10. The angels. 11. Graciousness in divine setting. 12. Graciousness in human setting. 13. Creation of life. 14. Resurrection of mankind. 15. Spirit and man. 16. Nature of man. 17. Society under Quran. 18. Economy under Quran. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. VII. Reasoning and Consensus under Quran: Preface. 1. Concept and nature of reasoning. 2. Perception of reasoning. 3. Elaboration and explanation. 4. Reasoning and logic. 5. Value oriented jurisprudence. 6. Rules of preference. 7. Doctrine of abrogation. 8. Concept and nature of Ijma. 9. Reasoning for consensus. 10. Scholarly merits. 11. Perception and dimensions of Ijtihad. 12. Jurisprudence and reasoning. 13. The jurisprudence. 14. Merits of legist. 15. The legislation. 16. Point of maturity. 17. Significance of expression. 18. New perspective. 19. Concept of Holy War. 20. Legal goals. 21. Mode of practice. 22. Sources of Islamic law. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. VIII. Quran and Customs: Preface. 1. Quranic view of marriage. 2. Significance of marriage. 3. Women's status. 4. Marriage under Shariat. 5. Different aspects of marriage. 6. Duties of husband and wife. 7. Essential evil. 8. Rituals of birth. 9. Behaviour with children. 10. Property distribution. 11. Hereditary rights. 12. Inheritance rules. 13. The veil. 14. Marriage in tradition. 15. No discrimination. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. IX. Lawful and Unlawful under Quran: Preface. 1. Lawful and unlawful. 2. Gifts of God. 3. Provisions for society. 4. Routine of life. 5. Rules for private life. 6. Significance of wealth. 7. Forbidden items. 8. The property. 9. Owning property. 10. Global law. 11. The change. 12. Marital bonds. 13. Implementation of law in Egypt. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. X. Quran on Science: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Tradition of science. 3. Scientific wisdom. 4. Quran on science. 5. Quran on universe. 6. Quranic view on creation. 7. Creation of the universe. 8. Quran's verdict. 9. Quran on gravitational collapse. 10. Quran on stars and planets. 11. Space life. 12. Quran on life. 13. Streams of science. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. XI. Spirit of Quran: Preface. 1. Firm faith in Allah. 2. The beliefs. 3. Basis of belief. 4. Basic faith. 5. Concept of the holy book. 6. Process of thinking. 7. Moral aspects. 8. Truth and ethics. 9. Best deeds. 10. Human heart. 11. Creator and man. 12. Topics in Holy Quran. 13. The explanations. 14. Finality of Prophethood. 15. The gems. 16. Concept of law. 17. Books on Quran. 18. Quran and women. 19. Social disorder. 20. Faith and compliance. 21. Who is a real Muslim? 22. Non-Muslims' review. 23. Work by non-Muslims. Bibliography. Index.

   Vol. XII. Basics of Faith under Quran: Preface. 1. Concept of Quran. 2. Essence of faith. 3. Historical backdrop. 4. Basic beliefs. 5. Fundamentals of faith. 6. Divine book. 7. Ideology of faith. 8. Quranic verses. 9. Concept of God. 10. Holy Prophet. 11. Quranic values. 12. Truth revealed. 13. Truth and reality. 14. Allah-o-Akbar. 15. Kun. 16. 'As-saa'. 17. Ash-shams. 18. Fundamental practices. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. XIII. Quran: Perfect Code: Preface. 1. Supremacy of Quran. 2. Quranic religion. 3. Teachings of Quran. 4. Belief in almighty. 5. Parting thoughts. 6. Pillars of faith. 7. The Holy model. 8. Quranic concept of society. 9. Islamic festivals. 10. Human rights in Islam. 11. Justice in Quran. 12. Economy in Quran. 13. Science in Quran. 14. Superior creation. 15. Ecology in Quran. 16. Extra-marriage and sex. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. XIV. Islamic Philosophy under Quran: Preface. 1. Quranic philosophy. 2. Philosophical backdrop. 3. Quranic ideology. 4. Knowledge on record. 5. Islamic intellect. 6. Treasure of knowledge. 7. Philosophical foundation. 8. Various dimensions. 9. Foundation of knowledge. 10. Fundamental ideas. 11. The faith. 12. Holy ideal. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. XV. Quran and Bible: Preface. 1. Historical revolution and Quran. 2. Acknowledgement of Quran. 3. Biblical traditions. 4. The comparison. 5. Teaching of Quran. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. XVI. Society under Quran: Preface. 1. Quranic verdict. 2. Quran on parents. 3. Quran on children. 4. Quran on relatives. 5. Ideal society. 6. Ideal life. 7. Social guidelines. 8. Way of life. 9. Routine life. 10. Social behaviour. 11. Duties in society. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. XVII. Family Life under Quran: Preface. 1. Family and marriage. 2. Divorce in Islam. 3. Parent's status. 4. Women's status. 5. Duties of wife. 6. Children's position. 7. Children's care. 8. Social manners. 9. Moral obligations. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. XVIII. Morality under Quran: Preface. 1. Islamic morality. 2. Quranic verdict. 3. Perceptions in Quran. 4. Moral perceptions. 5. Moral values. 6. Moral conduct. 7. Moral philosophy. 8. Basis of morality. 9. Ethical development. 10. Thoughtful conduct. 11. Brotherhood in faith. 12. Practical dimensions. 13. Ideal social norms. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. XIX. Polity under Quran: Preface. 1. Quranic verdict. 2. Quran and Hadith. 3. Basic issues. 4. Notions and percepts. 5. Historical background. 6. Gradual growth. 7. Sovereign is Allah. 8. Exemplary character. 9. Statutory foundations. 10. Islamic governance. 11. Codes of governance. 12. Chief's responsibilities. 13. Prophet's deputies. 14. Administrative dimensions. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. XX. Governance under Quran: Preface. 1. Perception of governance. 2. Regulated governance. 3. Rule of law. 4. Holy Prophet, as the ruler. 5. True descendents. 6. Concept of kingdom. 7. Political developments. 8. Governance for peace. 9. The jurisprudence. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. XXI. Economy under Quran: Preface. 1. Quranic basis. 2. Islamic economy. 3. Economic order in Islam. 4. Financial system in Islam. 5. Traditional background. 6. Journey of economy. 7. Perception of tax. 8. Fundamental issues. 9. Concept of Zakat. 10. Interest-free banks. 11. Status of bank. 12. Banking without interest. 13. Sales provisions. 14. Partnership under Shariat. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. XXII. Education under Quran: Preface. 1. Educational philosophy. 2. Educational foundations. 3. Principles of education. 4. Concept of knowledge. 5. Primary education. 6. Educational objectives. 7. Educational angles. 8. Education under Quran. 9. Education by Holy Prophet. 10. Educational techniques. 11. Teaching methods. 12. Significance of learning. 13. Various educational streams. 14. Development of curriculum. 15. Educational effects. 16. Encouraging education. 17. Educational progress. 18. Education for Muslims. 19. Female education. 20. Role of human behaviour. 21. Role of sports. 22. Role of family. 23. Demerits of education system. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. XXIII: Law under Quran: Preface. 1. Islamic concept of law. 2. Quran and Hadith, original sources. 3. Traditional backdrop. 4. Dimensions under Quran and Hadith. 5. Various laws under Quran and Hadith. 6. Laws from tradition. 7. Criminal law. 8. Criminal practices. 9. Legal factors. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. XXIV. Peace under Quran: Preface. 1. Perception of peace. 2. Promotion of peace. 3. Growth of peace. 4. Basic principles of peace. 5. Basis of peace. 6. Peace at last. 7. War not preferred. 8. Peaceful planet. 9. Lesson from the Holy Prophet. 10. Perfect model. 11. Pious models. 12. Standard bearers. 13. War under compulsion. Bibliography. Index.

    Vol. XXV. Dictionary of Holy Quran, Part I: A to M.

    Vol. XXVI. Dictionary of Holy Quran, Part II: N to Z.

    "Holy Quran, the divine book is a great treasure of knowledge and wisdom. It is the original source. This Holy book is the original source of inspiration for the whole mankind. Holy Quran stands for peace--peace for all, not for the Muslims, alone. In fact, Holy Quran, when interpreted, incorporates in its fold, safety and security for the whole mankind. Holy Quran, the divine scripture addresses all human beings, not only the Muslims. Prophet of Islam, Hadrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) is known as the benefactor of mankind. Thus, Islam's message is for the whole universe and Allah (God) is the lord of all the worlds. Islam is universal in its nature, essence, belief, philosophy, ideology, approach and practice.

    Truly speaking, Holy Quran addresses all the human beings and not merely Muslims. Islam--despite being the most progressive, logical and scientific religion, on this planet--is also the most misunderstood religion. This confusion about Islam has recently increased due to certain eventual reasons. However, recently, Islam has attracted the minds of people towards it and resulted into a deep interest in knowing Islam. More and more people want to know about Islam, the religion, which has once again stirred the world community. Holy Quran, however, advocates non-violence, peace and fraternity. Holy Quran, from the very first day has raised the banner of reasoning and enlightenment, on the one hand and humanity, equality and fundamental rights on the other.

    The need of the hour is to correct the situation and to eradicate this feeling and tendency, prevailing all over and to depict the true picture of Islam. Hence, this bold and courageous endeavour, to bind the whole world of Holy Quran in the form of a series, spanning over dozens of books and titled as Encyclopaedia of Quranic Studies. This study also explores the relevance of Holy Quran in the contemporary world.

    On may believe it or not, today Islam is the fastest developing religion, which is spreading--through voluntary preaching and invitation--in the whole world and in west, including USA at a faster pace, than ever. Over the past few years, the popularity of Holy Quran and other authentic Islamic books has touched new heights. Islam is perhaps seen as the last bastion of spirituality, mortality, tradition and religious values, leading to real salvation.

    For a comprehensive study of Holy Quran, one intelligent reader requires exclusive, authentic and exhaustive books to satisfy their urge, answer their quest and convince them on all counts. This voluminous studies aimed at the same goal. These books are in fact a grand treasure of knowledge and awareness about Holy Quran and as well as a window, leading to Quranic wisdom. Further, it ascertains the honourable status of Holy Quran as a perfect great book, relevant for all times.

    The honest intention of the editors and compilers is focused on projecting Holy Quran in totality and in nutshell-bringing the whole world of Quranic wisdom in the fold of one voluminous book. Peculiarly, every volume of this vast study is a comprehensive book in itself and covers a particular angle or dimension of Holy Quran. To make it straight, all the volumes make on exhaustive huge book on one hand and each volume is a separate book on the other. Hopefully, this research-based work would fill the vacuum for a book of knowledge on Holy Quran and prove to be a source of information and reference for all scholars, researchers and general readers, coming from amongst the Muslims, non-Muslims, orientalists and of course those western scholars and researchers, who may require a good source in an international language."

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