Tasnif Style Guide

Tasnif Style Guide — Page 23

CHAPTER 2: THE PARTS OF A BOOK 23 Foreword The Foreword is written by someone other than the author as a recommendation of the book. The writer of the Foreword is named and documented at the end of it. For our publications, important historical context and background information may be provided for modern readers to understand the contemporary circumstances in which the book was written. The Foreword differs from the Preface. The Preface is writ- ten by the book's author to document the book's background information that is not part of the Main Text. Details such as why the book was written, its purpose, scope, research approach, contents, etc. may be documented in the Preface where applica- ble. A Foreword or Preface is also important in helping potential readers quickly assess the contents of the book. The author may also include acknowledgements to express gratitude to advisers, contributors, etc. in cases where there is no Acknowledgements section in the Front Matter. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Our Foreword or Publisher's Note generally includes acknowl- edgements for accountability and appreciation of contributors. Contributions worthy of recognition may include the effort to research, write, translate, review, and/or publish the work. This is done in accordance with Islamic etiquette and the practice of the Promised Messiah and his Successors. The office bearers who ultimately approve a book have also traditionally signed their