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Muslim World Almanac 2008
The Definitive Reference of the Muslim World
900+ Pages Paperback
Editor : Saqib Jawaid Anwar al Hassan
Research and Documentation Society
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Work of an encyclopedic nature, contains almost everything about
Islam and its followers
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Almanac is originally an Arabic word,
which has been taken from Al Manakh meaning the calendar. In modern
sense too an almanac, or almanakh, is an annual calendar of events and
developments, data and statistics of a country, a group of countries or the
world as a whole. However, bringing out an almanac is, by no means, to
under-estimate the importance of other periodicals like newspapers or magazines.
An almanac has the following characteristics:
1. It is an annual account and updating of the world developments and events, by
way of reports, data, country-profiles etc.;
2. It gives the gist or sum total of the developments and achievements of a
country, a group of countries, or the world as a whole;
3. Unlike other periodicals like dailies or weeklies, which is not possible to
be kept together for long, an almanac can be preserved and referred to as and
when it is required;
4. It is easier to retrieve even 10-year old information through an almanac than
any other periodicals. Thus, the durability of preserving information is
relatively quite longer here;
5. By way of annual update, an almanac has the scope of providing a background
or a glimpse into history, religion and culture, thus quietly transmitting
information like a silent dawah work; and
6. An almanac is frequently referred to by various sections of the
intelligentsia like academia, media, professionals, students and so on.
Utility
I. In the present contrived conflict between the Islamic and Western world
views, it would help clear cobwebs and restore perspective;
II. In an environment where for different reasons, curiosity about Islam and
Muslims is growing worldwide, this almanac should come in handy for people
seeking vital information on the faith and its adherents;
III. Academicians, journalists, professionals and students would find it
convenient to consult the Almanac for reference purposes;
IV. The Almanac will put across the Muslim perspective on various matters;
V. It would help in forming public opinion, which is important in today’s world.
It will put the Muslim case in various quarters and forums.
VI. The Muslim World Almanac, which may have a humble beginning with limited
infra structure, has however potential to take giant shape, providing space for
many issues of international significance; and
VII. The Muslim Almanac will pave the way for many a similar project.
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