temple, and an episode in Mohammed's life. The mystic night visions leave the young man perturbed and intrigued, but also prod him to study and collect data on meta-physical aspect of life. Meanwhile, falling temperatures all over the world herald the onset of an ice age. The planet in its fight for survival, tries to distribute the heat stored in oceans all over the land. Tornadoes, squalls and high velocity winds sweep the planet and add to the misery of the humanity already suffering from the energy crunch. It is at this crucial juncture that the young man receives an inspiration, and presents before the world a hypothesis about a 'Grand Cosmic Design'... The Design is aesthetically beautiful, extremely simple and awesome in its expanse. Yet, the most remarkable thing about it is its promise of the expected arrival of a 'Message from stars' that has all the knowledge of Cosmos hidden in it. Spread over six days of teleconference, the young scientist then lays before the world hundreds of arguments, from different disciplines of science, showing to humanity that this 'logically predicted Message of the Design' is not a thing of the future, but is already here, and in order to save the planet, humanity is only required to unravel the information coded within it... But humanity dithers. And as the ice age tightens its talons around the planet, and organic life groans under the increased sufferings, the young man himself decides to work on the Message. Once again he gets help and presents before the world, the ultimate argument, its anomaly and its solution... Reception The book was published independently, and therefore was not widely distributed through commercial channels. Nonetheless, it received critical coverage in a number of media, and was promoted by Sheikha Azza Sultan Al-Qasimi, daughter of Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi. Khaleej Times in an article entitled "Holy Quran in Scientific Light" dated May 2, 1998 cited a number of commentators on the book: Uthman Barry (died in 2010), a teacher who hosted the 'Discovering Islam' on Sharjah TV said that "This book has interest for religious persons certainly, scientists definitely and even for those interested in science fiction". Syed Khalil, executive director of Galadari Brothers pointed out that 'The Ultimate Revelations' is "the first attempt made to present the Quran in a scientific manner to the modern world". He also said that "its presentation with