Mashriq ko Zarā Dekh by Syed Farasat Shah

Mashriq ko Zarā Dekh

Author: Syed Farasat Shah
Category: Political Thought, Islamic Ideology, Socio-political Commentary
Recommended For: Students of political science, Islamic studies, CSS/PMS aspirants, and those interested in the socio-political future of the Muslim world.

Key Points:

1. Insightful Political Commentary:
   A thought-provoking critique on the political, cultural, and ideological decline in the Eastern (Mashriqi) societies, particularly the Muslim world.

2. Call to Revival:
   The book urges intellectual and ideological awakening based on Islamic values, encouraging the East to reclaim its moral and civilizational strength.

3. Analysis of Western Influence:
   Evaluates the impact of Western secularism and capitalism on Eastern societies, contrasting it with traditional and spiritual foundations of the East.

4. Inspiration from Iqbal’s Thought:
   Strongly influenced by the philosophy of Allama Iqbal, it revisits concepts like khudi, ijtihad, and ummah unity.

5. Targeted for Change-Makers:
   Written for the youth, educators, policymakers, and visionaries who aspire to see the resurgence of the Muslim Ummah.

6. Engaging Urdu Prose:
   Rich and eloquent Urdu that appeals to both academic and literary audiences.