From Islam to Secular Humanism: A Philosophical Journey

185 Pages·2001·0.528 MB·English

by  Sohail, K.

From Islam
to Secular
Humanism

From Islam
to Secular
Humanism
A Philosophical Journey
Dr. K. Sohail
Abbeyfield Publishers
Toronto, Canada
Copyright © 2001 by K. Sohail
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Published in 2001 by Abbeyfield Publishers,
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Cataloguing in Publication Data
Sohail, K. (Khalid), 1952–
From Islam to secular humanism : a philosophical journey
ISBN 1-894584-07-4
1. Sohail, K. (Khalid), 1952– —Religion. 2. Humanists–Canada–Biography.
3. Muslims—Biography. 4. Spiritual biography. I. Title
BP80.S63 A3 2001 211’.6’092 C2001-930629-6
Cover and textual design: Karen Petherick, Markham, Ontario
Editing: Bill Belfontaine
Book Management: Abbeyfield Consultants, Toronto, Ontario
Printed and bound in Canada
Affectionately dedicated to
my nephew Zeeshan
and
all those who are trying to leave
the highways of tradition
and discover
the trails of their hearts.

One’s own experience is the ultimate teacher.
~ Buddha

acknowledgements
The generosity of spirit shown by my many friends has had
a great deal to do with the continuation of my creative,
professional and philosophical journey. I will always feel
grateful to my uncle, Arif Abdul Mateen, who was a
fountain of knowledge and wisdom and a source of
inspiration for me all my life.
How writers get along without a dear friend and
colleague like Anne Aguirre who made my words and ideas
more clear on her computer, is a mystery to me.
I also applaud the creative genius of book designer,
Karen Petherick of Intuitive Design International Inc., who
has caught the essence of my work so spiritually on a truly
inspiring cover and developed the typography and layout
on the inner pages and made them so readable.
To Bill Belfontaine of Abbeyfield Publishers, who
managed the project and kept an experienced eye upon
details, I extend my profound thanks.