by Malik Ghulam Farid Essence of the Holy Qur’an by Malik Ghulam Farid provides an overview of the message of the Holy Quran and its implications for the body of believers. Farid analyzes each Chapter of the Holy Qur’an, providing the historical context and background surrounding the events recorded therein. He also presents a summary of the content in the sequence it appears. Farid tailored this treatise for an audience that finds difficulty in either reading the Qur’an’s Arabic text or following its literal translation. It is a commendable effort that simplifies the cultural, linguistic, and theological intricacies which abound throughout the Quran.