Pavilions presenting Quran translations were the most visited parts of the international Islamic book fair in India’s capital New Delh |
Besides various Islamic books displayed at the exhibition, visitors showed a great interest in CDs and DVDs on Islamic and Quranic issues presented at low prices. Translations of the holy Quran into English, Hindi and Urdu were also highly welcomed at the exhibition. Hadith, Fiqh (jurisprudence) and prophetic tradition as well as terrorism, divorce and Islamic banking were among the themes of the books exhibited by publications from Britain, India, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, the US and Pakistan in English, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu. Other themes included Islamic education and training, politics and morality aiming at clarifying misunderstandings about Islam. The one-week book fair held in New Delhi also included a section displaying books on status of women in Islam. End Item/ 129 |