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The Provocative Qur’an – A Practical Guide for Self-Improvement

Farooq Husayn
Publish America (2008)
ISBN 9780981871608
Reviewed by Randy A Lakin for RebeccasReads (06/09)


“The Provocative Qur’an” is the first book in a series of six by the author Farooq Husayn.  In his first book, “The Provocative Qur’an,” the author demonstrates how the Qur’an can answer so many of life’s questions for everyone whether you are a Muslim, Christian, or Jew.  The author also tries to show that the Qur’an is not filled with evil, but the problem is how it is interpreted by some of the students of the Qur’an.  I think the author did a fantastic job of showing how the Qur’an is a guide book and it should be used to better ones life, not to cause evil.  One theme throughout the book is Virtue and Self-building.  The author, Farooq Husayn, did an excellent job of laying out the information in the Qur’an.

He explains how the story of Adam symbolizes the struggle between self-benefit and self-centered harm or simply good and evil.  Next he tells us about being self-honest and recognizing the world through first hand facts verse supernatural fantasy which is symbolized through Abraham.  Third, he tells about respect and obeying the lawful institutions of our society.  This stage of mental development is symbolized by Moses.  Finally, he talks about how people’s lives no longer revolve around rituals, but instead how people start to serve everyone.  And how these individuals work on becoming better, which leads us to the final symbol of Jesus.

As the title states, “The Provocative Qur’an – A Practical Guide for Self-Improvement,” is a very good book.  I read the book and found that it captivated my attention.  I am not a Muslim, but I can see why so many people are intrigued by it.  The way the author explains these sections of the Qur’an, I can’t wait for the next five books in the series.  This is a book for anyone interested in religion, the Middle East or life in general.  This book is a must have for every library.  The author got his points across in a clear and understandable way.  I liked the way he showed similarities between the Muslim, Christians, Jews and even the Buddhists.  So take it from me, I think you will be fascinated by this book just like me.

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