QURANIC CONCEPT OF SOCIETY AND MODERN CHALLENGES The thesis has been divided into five chapters. Details are as under: First chapter deals with the social structure of life. Since human beings are the basic pillars of social 1ife, so in this chapter the real worth of man has been discussed in detail. Validity of Darwin's Concept of Evolution has been discussed. The concept of the Quranic teaching on the subject has been also given comparatively. Second chapter deals with civilization and culture. The procedure adopted by the Holy Prophet to convert the existing Arabic culture into Islamic one has been discussed in detail and it is also discussed that how Islamic values have been made part and parcel of uncivilized Arab culture. Third chapter deals with the elements of society. The important elements of society in the light of Quranic message and the ways and means to reform society as per the Quran, has been explained in detail. Fourth chapter consists of values. It is a very vast and all encompassing term which covers all social maters. Important social values recommended for society by the Quran have been discussed in this chapter. Fifth and final chapter has been dedicated for discussion of challenges which Muslim society may suffer. The Quranic teachings are most natural and useful for reformation of human society. However, in practical modern life there are certain proЫems and hindrances which modern Muslim societies are confronted with. In this chapter such difficulties and challenges have been pointed out and some measures have been recommended to eliminate these proЫems.