Islam Books
Pluto Press Hizbullah
Book SynopsisIndepth study of one of the largest and most successful Islamist parties, examining its role in Lebanese politics and the wider Muslim umma.Trade Review'A fine exposition of the evolution, the religious and political philosophy of one of the most important movements in the contemporary Middle East' -- Tribune'This is one of the very best works on the subject' -- Middle East International'The most detailed and scholarly analysis to date of the ideology of the Lebanese Shi'a radical Hizb'ullah' -- CHOICETable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. Political Accommodation And Violence In Non-Islamic States 2. The Islamic State And Democracy 3. The Concept Of The Guardianship Of The Jurisprudent 4. Islamic Universalism And National Identity 5. The Struggle With The West 6. The Resistance To The Israeli Occupation Of South Lebanon 7. Anti-Zionism And Israel 8. Anti-Judaism Conclusion Appendix 1: Miladi Equivalents To Hijri Years Appendix 2: List Of Hijri Months References Glossary Index
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Blue Dome Press When Mystic Masters Meet: Towards A New Matrix
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Tughra Books The Blessed Days and Nights of the Islamic Year
Book SynopsisThe blessed days, nights, and months are each a distinctive sign of Islam. They are celebrated by Muslims all around the world in due respect to their unique worth and sanctity that make them distinct from the rest of the year. Although the worth and sanctity of these special times have essentially been shaped by the Islamic tradition from the seventh century onwards, most of these dates have their origins far back in history.
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Oneworld Publications Ikhwan al-Safa': A Brotherhood of Idealists on
Book SynopsisThe Ikhwan Al- Safa' or Brethren of Purity were a highly secretive group of tenth-century Shi'ite thinkers, their identities remaining unclear even today. Renowned for creating the legendary Rasa'il Ikhwan al-Safa, an encyclopedia of philosophical sciences, they proposed a coherent intellectual system that sought to reconcile human reasoning with prophetic revelation. This fascinating survey provides a clear, objective and innovative introduction to the Brethren of Purity and their encyclopedic project, showing its critical place in the history of Arabic science, philosophy and literature.Table of ContentsAcknowledgement INTRODUCTION Shi‘ism Philosophy The tenth century 1 ESOTERICISM The name The problem of date and authorship Ancient evidence Later conjectures Modern confusion The tangible corpus of epistles 2 EMANATIONISM The formation of the universe The creation of time Coming-to-be and passing-away The place of man in God’s creation Man’s double nature The sin of the First Adam Eschatological prospects 3 MILLENARIANISM Astrological determinism The theory of prophetic cycles The origin of prophetic astrology A propitious conjunction in sight The Sleepers of the Cave Concealment and manifestation The rising of the three qa’ims 4 ENCYCLOPAEDISM The classification of knowledge Propaedeutic sciences Religious sciences Philosophical sciences The subdivisions of philosophy Comparison of the systems 5 SYNCRETISM The Greek heritage Persian and Indian influences Reconciling profane and sacred wisdom The interpretation of the Qur’an The leveling of sacred authorities The ultimate books 6 IDEALISM Other confessions Religious law The true imam Imagined propaganda The sessions of science Metaphors for Utopia Epilogue Guide to further reading Index of passages from the Rasa’il Ikhwan al-Safa’ General index
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Oneworld Publications Faith and Reason in Islam: Averroes' Exposition of Religious Arguments
Book SynopsisAvailable for the first time in the English language, this is a complete and annotated translation of a key work by the twelfth-century Muslim philosopher, Averroes (Ibn Rushd). Acknowledged as the leading transmitter of Aristotelian th ought, Averroes also held controversial views about the re lationship between faith and reason, arguing that religion should not be allowed to impose limits on the exercise of rational thought. His theory of rationality, along with others on language, justice and the interpretation of religious texts, is clearly presented here, in a work that provides the most comprehensive picture available of Averroes's great intellectual achievements.
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Oneworld Publications A Concise Encyclopedia of Islam
Book SynopsisCovering everything from Adam to Zakariyyah, this concise reference guide is designed specifically for readers and students who wish to learn more about the world's fastest-growing religion. Fully illustrated, the book contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries which give succinct yet authoritative information on everything from the Qur'an and its origins to the role of Islam in the USA. With even-handed coverage of the different schools of belief, and a timeline and guide to further reading, this is an indispensable and inexpensive guide to the Islamic faith.
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Muslim Academic Trust The Concept of Bid'a in the Islamic Shari'a
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Taylor & Francis Ltd History of Islamic Philosophy Routledge History of World Philosophies
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Edinburgh University Press The Mongol Empire
Book SynopsisThis book explores the rise and establishment of the Mongol Empire under Chinggis Khan, as well as its expansion and evolution under his successors. It also examines the successor states (Ilkhanate, Chaghatayid Khanate, the Jochid Ulus (Golden Horde), and the Yuan Empire) from the dissolution of the empire in 1260 to the end of each state.
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Harvard University Press Medieval Latin Lives of Muhammad
Book SynopsisMedieval Latin Lives of Muhammad helps trace the persistence of old cliches as well as the evolution of new attitudes toward Islam and its prophet over five centuries in Western culture. This volume brings together a highly varied and fascinating set of Latin narratives and polemics never before translated into English.Trade ReviewIndispensable for all future scholarship related to the European Muhammad. -- David M. Freidenreich * Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations *Clear and richly annotated. This collection will be of interest to scholars of medieval polemical literature, the history of Arabic-to-Latin translation, and sources on Christian-Muslim relations. The translations, for their part, will be invaluable to students and specialists alike. -- Antoni Biosca * Medieval Encounters *
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Quest Books,U.S. Heart Self and Soul A Sufi Approach to Growth
Book SynopsisThe rich tradition of Sufism has helped to open the world's heart. Its treasures include the works of Rumi, the 13th-century mystic. This text explores the inner dimensions of Sufism from a western psychologist's perspective.
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SPCK - Kregel Unveiling Islam An Insiders Look at Muslim Life
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Duke University Press Rage and Carnage in the Name of God
Book SynopsisIn Rage and Carnage in the Name of God, Abiodun Alao examines the emergence of a culture of religious violence in postindependence Nigeria, where Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions have all been associated with violence. He investigates the root causes and historical evolution of Nigeria’s religious violence, locating it in the forced coming together of disparate ethnic groups under colonial rule, which planted the seeds of discord that religion, elites, and domestic politics exploit. Alao discusses the histories of Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions in the territory that became Nigeria, the effects of colonization on the role of religion, the development of Islamic radicalization and its relation to Christian violence, the activities of Boko Haram, and how religious violence intermixes with politics and governance. In so doing, he uses religious violence as a way to more fully understand intergroup relations in contemporary Nigeria.Trade Review"Throughout this insightful book, [Alao] explores both post-independence Nigeria’s history and the global religious movements in their connection with religious violence. ... The book will be useful for students, researchers, policymakers and anyone who is interested in understanding the religious violence in Nigeria beyond the narratives that are common in the media." -- Adeyemi Balogun * Religion *"Abiodun Alao’s book is an interesting contribution to the literature on religious violence in Nigeria – a country where religious and ethnic divides come into play at all times. ... It offers a compelling explanation of the dynamics as well as the divergence between Christianity, Islam, and traditional religion in Nigeria. This book will definitely open up more discussions and debates on religiously motivated violence in Nigeria." -- Zainab Mai-Bornu * Religion, State & Society *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction: Of Nigeria, Religion, and Violence 1 1. Religion and Nigerian Society 19 2. Islam and Violence in Nigeria 45 3. Christianity and Violence in Nigeria 77 4. Traditional Religions and Violence in Nigeria 101 5. Boko Haram and the New Phase of Violence 115 6. National Politics, Intergroup Relations, and Religious Violence in Nigeria 153 7. The Economics of Religious Violence in Nigeria 189 8. Nigeria's Religious Violence in the Context of Global Politics 207 Conclusion: The Impossibility of the Best and the Unlikelihood of the Worst 225 Notes 239 Bibliography 267 Index 285
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Edinburgh University Press ShiI Doctrine MuTazili Theology
Book SynopsisA study of a little-known author al-Shar?f al-Murta?? whose views are still a major influence for Shi?i Muslims.
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Pari Publishing Unveiling the Breath: One Woman's Journey into
Book Synopsis"Unveiling the Breath: One Woman's Journey into Understanding Islam and Gender Equality" tackles one of the most pressing issues that face us today - the changing roles that men and women must confront in a globalizing world. In particular, it explores the whole issue of gender within the Islamic world. This is the world the author has observed firsthand both through her humanitarian work and her experience as the first female vice-president of Nexen Inc., a large Canadian-based energy company operating in Muslim-majority countries. "Unveiling the Breath" incorporates East-West perspectives on faith and feminism, addresses male and female points of view, examines the thorny question of how to reconcile spirituality and patriarchy, and takes a close look at the complex issues involved in raising sons. In so doing, Kennedy-Glans peels back the 'Gender Onion' starting from the outer, more secular layers of our globalizing world-the workplace and communities - and on to the inner core of our private world of faith, spirituality and family.Trade ReviewIn settings as diverse as the Bedouin townships of Yemen, the streets of Tehran and the farming communities of her prairie youth, Kennedy-Glans deconstructs and reconstructs her impressions and prejudices, all to further her dream that we might see each other as we are.A" Again and again she is drawn back to Yemen to learn more about universal gender equilibrium.A" Kennedy-Glans writes: I've found that patriarchy exists in subtle ways in the West that we might not want to acknowledge; conversely, patriarchy in the Muslim world isn't as extreme as our Western view of it, either. Which brings us closer than most people realize.A" ..."Unveiling the Breath" is a bold work, rich with insights into the murky realm of culture, religion and gender. Alberta Views Kennedy-Glans sees the challenges that women face here and in Muslim countries as being more alike than most people realize... The author-along with many Muslim women (and men)-calls for patriarchy to be rooted out from the faith. In approaching the subject of gender with a dose of introspection and complexity, she finds more similarities than differences. She also warns against western arrogance toward the plight of Muslims, arguing instead for dialogue. The book is peppered with wisdom from ancient scriptures and ancestral teachings of the East and West. Yet we are provided with a modern context by the author's extensive use of international development reports and surveys (for example, the United Nations Arab Human Development Report). The extensive research provided by the author should be an eye-opener to those unfamiliar with the rich history of the Middle East (and Yemen,in particular). Literary Review of Canada
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Inner Traditions Bear and Company Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources
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Tughra Books From the Stage to the Prayer Mat: The Story of
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Tughra Books The All-Merciful Master
Book SynopsisFrom birds and trees to insects and the sun, this charming book instructs children about the wisdom in creation by referencing the various Islamic names for God and their manifestations. Enriched with colorful illustrations, these stories are designed to open young minds to ideas of faith in their Creator. Using examples from daily life that children can understand, this book is a valuable source for teaching about God as conceived in the Islamic tradition.
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Tughra Books Living the Ethics and Morality of Islam: How to
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Tughra Books Ali Ibn Abi Talib: Hero of Chivalry
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GINGKO The Image Debate: Figural representation in Islam
Book SynopsisThe images released by Islamic State of militants smashing statues at ancient sites were a horrifying aspect of their advance across Northern Iraq and Syria during 2015-16. Their leaders justified this iconoclasm (destruction of images) by arguing that such actions were divinely decreed in Islam, a notion that has remained fixed in the public consciousness. The Image Debate: Figural Representation in Islam and Across the World is a collection of thirteen essays which examine the controversy surrounding the use of images in Islamic and other religious cultures and seek to redress some of the misunderstandings that have arisen. Written by leading academics from the United States, Australia, Turkey, Israel and the United Kingdom, the book has a foreword by Stefano Carboni, Director of the Art Gallery of Western Australia, followed by an introduction by the editor Christiane Gruber, who sets the subject in context with a detailed examination of the debates over idols and the production of figural images in Islamic traditions. Twelve further articles are divided into three sections: the first deals with pre-modern Islam: Mika Natif looks at tensions between the Hadith prohibition on images and the praxis of image-making under the Umayyad dynasty and argues that the Umayyad rulers used imagery to establish their political and religious authority; Finbarr Barry Flood examines the practice of epigraphic erasure, i.e., the removal of names of rulers and patrons from historical inscriptions from the medieval Islamic world; and Oya Pancaroglu focuses on the figural conventions of an illustrated manuscript of Varqa and Gulshah, a medieval Persian romance composed in the masnavi (rhyming couplet) form by the 11th-century poet `Ayyuqi. The second section addresses the situation outside Islam: Alicia Walker surveys attitudes toward the production and veneration of religious images in Byzantium from the earliest years of the Christian Roman Empire (early 4th century) to the aftermath of the Iconoclast controversy (late 9th century); Steven Fine explores the history of Jewish engagement with `art' from Roman antiquity through the high middle ages through a detailed exploration of the 3rd-century Dura Europos synagogue and its wall paintings; Michael Shenkar examines evidence for the employment of figural images in the cultic practices of some of the major ancient Iranian cultural and political entities, offering a broad perspective on perceptions of images in ancient Iranian worship; and Robert DeCaroli delves into the question of why no image of the Buddha was made during the first five hundred years of Buddhism. The third section brings the reader back to Islamic lands with five articles examining aspects of the issue in the modern and contemporary periods: Yousuf Saaed investigates South Asian mass-produced images, especially posters that include illustrations of local Sufi shrines, portraits of saints and Shi`i iconography; James Bennett explores the visual depiction of Javanese shadow puppets (wayang kulit), including the sage Begawan Abiyasa, whose narratives convey key elements of Sufi mystical philosophy; Allen and Mary Roberts consider images of Cheikh Amadu Bamba, the founding Sufi saint of the Senegalese Mouride order; Rose Issa addresses how the term `Islamic' relates to contemporary art, how artists manage to create work in countries in constant turmoil and to what extent such works reflect their conceptual, aesthetic, and socio-political concerns; and finally Shiva Balaghi traces the use of the figure, along its symbolic shadows and silhouettes, in works by notable Iranian artists living in Iran and in diaspora.
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Edinburgh University Press Transcendent God Rational World
Book SynopsisRamon Harvey revisits the Muslim theologian Ab? Man??r al-M?tur?d? (d. 333/944) from Samarqand and puts his system, and that of the M?tur?d? school, into lively dialogue with modern thought to show that a contemporary Muslim philosophical theology (kal?m jad?d) can provide original and constructive answers to perennial theological questions.Trade Review"Harvey'sTranscendent God, Rational World shows incredible facility in the nuances of Islamic theology and philosophy and argues for the unique and overlooked contribution of al-M?tur?d? and his later interpreters. By engaging with this original source material and bringing this tradition into dialogue with contemporary philosophy of religion, Harvey makes important contribution to Islamic Studies, philosophical theology, and the history of Islamic intellectual thought on reason, revelation, proofs of God's existence, and the divine attributes. What is even more exciting is how Harvey draws on this rich legacy to argue for the revival of Islamic theology in the 21st Century." -Dr. Joshua Ralston, Reader in Christian-Muslim Relations, University of Edinburgh
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Anqa Publishing Contemplation of the Holy Mysteries: Mashahid
Book SynopsisA major work of mystical literature, this account focuses on 14 visions in the form of dramatic conversations with the divine, interspersed with dazzling visionary episodes regarding the nature of existence, humans' relationship with reality, and the way to achieve true happiness. The introduction presents a resume of Ibn 'Arabi's life and examines in detail the style and symbolism of the contemplations. Presented for the first time in English, this work is a superb example of Ibn 'Arabi's inimitable style and deep perception.Table of ContentsIntroduction: spiritual journey - "Rise beyond and you will discover"; Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi; this edition; the style and symbolism ofthe contemplations; the Arabic language. Contemplations: translation and notes; from Ibn 'Arabi's preface. 1 Contemplation of the light of existence (wujud) as the star of direct vision ('iyan) rises; 2 contemplation of the light of taking (akhdh) as the star of affirmation (iqrar) rises; 3 contemplation of the light of the veils (sutur) as the star of strong backing (ta'yid) rises; 4 contemplation of the light of intuition (shur'ur) as the star of transcendence (tanzih) rises; 5 contemplation of the light of silence (samt) as the star of negation (salb) rises 6 contemplation of the light of elevation (matla') as the star of unveiling (kashf) rises; 7 contemplation of the light of the leg (saq) as the star of unveiling (kashf) rises 8 contemplation of the light of the rock (sakhra) as the star of the sea (bahr) rises 9 contemplation of the light of the rivers (al-anhar) as the star of degrees (rutab) rises 10 contemplation of the light of perplexity (hayra) as the star of non-existence ('adam) rises; 11 contemplation of the light of divinity (uluhiyya) as the str of Lam-Alif rises; 12 contemplation of the light of uniqueness (ahadiyya) as the star of servanthood ('ubudiyya) rises; 13 contemplation of the light of the support ('amd) as the star of singularity (fardaniyya) rises 14 contemplation of the light of argument (hijaj)as the star of justice ('adl) rises. Appendices: the manuscripts used in the edition of the text; Ibn 'Arabi's preface; Ibn 'Arabi's epilogue; correspondences in contemplation 3.
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University of Illinois Press Remaking Muslim Lives
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Through his graceful rendering of lives constrained by debt and foreshortened economic horizons, Henig reveals the potent entwining of religion and history that shapes village life and orients social worlds in this rural space of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Remaking Muslim Lives in Postwar Bosnia and Herzegovina is a beautifully written book about futures and pasts and the everyday work in between." --Sarah E. Wagner, coauthor of Srebrenica in the Aftermath of Genocide "Thanks to his curiosity and sensitivity to the lived experiences of religion, David Henig takes us beyond the clichéd images of Islam in Europe in this vivid ethnography of Muslim lives in postwar Bosnia-Herzegovina. As he explores small-town mosques, village houses, and communal graveyards, Henig pauses to reveal perceptive new insights and pose thoughtful questions that will resonate with historians, sociologists, anthropologists, and others interested in the layered meanings of Muslim religious practice today." --Edin Hajdarpasic, author of Whose Bosnia? Nationalism and Political Imagination in the Balkans, 1840–1914 "The Muslim communities Henig describes are centuries-old, yet their villages, orchards, and fields are vulnerable possessions. Islam and the vital exchanges it creates -- among people and with God--give Muslims in Bosnia and Herzegovina a tenacious grip on time and space. Henig traces these exchanges in amazing detail. He takes us beyond questions of whether Islam can be European to places where divinity and identity have already been woven into moral systems of incredible staying power. His analysis is driven by the sacred power of those places."--Andrew Shryock, author of Deep History: the Architecture of Past and PresentTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Part One: Making and Unmaking Village Lives 1 Houses in Flames 2 Locked Doors 3 Halal Exchange Part Two: Vital Exchange 4 Cosmological Time 5 Praying and Witnessing 6 Blessing Falling from the Sky Afterword: The Sultan is back Glossary Notes References
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Tughra Books The Messenger of God: Muhammad: An Analysis of
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Tughra Books Essentials of The Islamic Faith
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Blue Dome Press So That Others May Live: A Fethullah Gulen Reader
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Oneworld Publications Beshir Agha: Chief Eunuch of the Ottoman Imperial
Book SynopsisThis book explores the life of el-Hajj Beshir Agha (ca. 1657-1746), the most powerful Chief Harem Eunuch in the history of the Ottoman Empire Enslaved in his native Ethiopia as a boy, then castrated in Egypt, el-Hajj Beshir became one of hundreds of East African eunuchs who inhabited the imperial palace’s enormous harem. Rising through the ranks to become harem treasurer by 1707, he eventually oversaw the educations of crown princes and harem women whilst choosing and deposing a long series of grand viziers. Wielding unparallelled power and influence over the empire, the libraries that he founded throughout the region helped to shape the religious and intellectual profile of the Ottoman state.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Note on transliteration Introduction 1 PRELIMINARIES: ELITE SLAVERY AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERSHIP Elite slavery in Islamic societies Household politics and patron–client ties 2 EUNUCHS IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Eunuchs in antiquity Eunuchs in medieval Islamic empires Eunuchs under the Mamluk sultanate Eunuchs under the Ottomans 3 BESHIR AGHA’S ORIGINS Ottoman Abyssinia Enslavement and castration Post-castration conditions Sale in Cairo The political culture of Ottoman Egypt Ismail Bey 4 EARLY YEARS IN THE PALACE Sultan’s companion The sultan’s mother The “Edirne Incident” (1703) Harem treasurer 5 EXILE IN CYPRUS AND EGYPT Cyprus Egypt 6 CHIEF OF THE TOMB EUNUCHS IN MEDINA Shi‘ism Medina The mosque of the Prophet The tomb of the Prophet The tomb eunuchs Relations with Medina’s and Egypt’s notables 7 CHIEF EUNUCH OF THE TOPKAPI PALACE HAREM Return to Istanbul Return to the harem Vizier maker Nevshehirli Ibrahim Pasha The Tulip Era The Book of Festivals 8 BESHIR AGHA DURING THE REIGN OF MAHMUD I The Patrona Halil rebellion, 1730 Mahmud I (r. 1730–54) 9 BESHIR AGHA AND THE ARAB PROVINCES The pilgrimage caravan and the governorship of Damascus Beshir Agha and Egypt’s grandees 10 BESHIR AGHA’S LIBRARIES AND PIOUS FOUNDATIONS Libraries Holdings of Beshir Agha’s library outside the palace Other libraries Foundations Conclusion 11 BESHIR AGHA’S DEATH AND BURIAL Funeral and burial Beshir Agha’s tomb 12 BESHIR AGHA’S LEGACY THROUGH THE LENS OF OTTOMAN “DECLINE” Morali Beshir Agha Chief harem eunuchs and grand viziers in the post-Beshir era Beshir Agha and the question of Ottoman “decline” Conclusion 13 SOURCES ON BESHIR AGHA Primary sources Secondary sources Works cited Index
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Oneworld Publications Science of the Cosmos, Science of the Soul: The Pertinence of Islamic Cosmology in the Modern World
Book SynopsisWith academic courses either encouraging commercialism, or cultivating zealots, Chittick states that it is impossible to understand classical Islamic texts without the years of contemplative study that are anathema to the modern education system. Insisting upon a return to the ways of the ancient wisdom tradition, which saw the quest for knowledge of the soul, the world, and God as a unifying spiritual discipline, Chittick maintains that the study of Islamic texts cannot be treated separately from self-understanding. Fascinating, radical, and a true challenge to modern trends in academic study, this book opens a new debate in Islamic thought.Trade Review"The fruit of a lifetime of reflection on the sources and central traditions of Islamic thought. One of the most original and thought-provoking contributions to genuinely Islamic thought in the past half-century." James Morris - Professor and Chair of Islamic Studies at the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter "Has the power of a complete re-evaluation of the Islamic intellectual tradition. Highly recommended." Ravi Ravindra - author of Science and the Sacred and Professor Emeritus, Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada "William Chittick is the most exciting writer on Sufism today, combining as he does a genuine passion for the subject with a scholarly objectivity that is truly impressive." Oliver Leaman - Professor of Philosophy and Zantker Professor of Judaic Studies, University of KentuckyTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. A Vanishing Heritage 2. Intellectual Understanding 3. The Rehabilitation of Thought 4. Beyond Ideology 5. The Unseen Men 6. The Anthropocosmic Vision 7. The Search for Meaning
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Oneworld Publications Averroes: His Life, Work and Influence
Book SynopsisThis stimulating book covers all area of the twelfth century Muslim philosopher's life from his transmission of Aristotelian thought to the Western world, to his conflict with the Ash'arite theologians.Trade Review‘A concise yet powerful representation of Averroes’ thought and Islamic philosophy in general.’ * Journal of Islamic Philosophy *
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C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd Muslim Communities of Grace: The Sufi
Book SynopsisThe Sufi brotherhoods are not religious orders, but religious communities within the general community of Islam. Their members neither live in monasteries nor take vows of celibacy and poverty. They are Muslims who marry, earn their living and seek wealth and positions of influence in their societies. But they entrust their salvation and well-being in this world to the spiritual guardianship of their brotherhoods' founders and the redemptive efficacy of the mystical rites they set for them. Their form of Islamic religious communalism has become, since the eighteenth century, a dominant aspect of religious life in most Muslim lands, while the brotherhoods' supreme heads and the shaykhs of their important branches often command much social and political power.However, the religious factors that account for the appearance of Sufi religious communalism and for the appeal it has had to Muslims living in countries as far apart as Egypt, India, Indonesia and Senegal remain largely unexplained, and this is the principal theme of Abun-Nasr's new book." Muslim Communities of Grace" reconstructs the development of the Sufi tradition, guided by insights from original Sufi sources, intended primarily to explain the emergence of the Sufi brotherhoods' form of Islamic communalism and its perennial appeal. The final two chapters discuss the clash between Salafi and Sufi ideals in the twentieth century, which led Sufi shaykhs to find themselves in the incongruous position of being promoted by secular modernising national leaders in order to counteract the hostility of Salafis and, from the 1970s, of Islamists too. Abun-Nasr concludes by examining the disarray wrought on traditional Muslim societies by secular modernisers, the uncertainties thus created only serving to broaden the appeal to ordinary Muslims of the Sufi brotherhoods' religious communalism. The latter's fraternal religious solidarity offers Muslims at the local level help in facing the problems of daily life.Trade Review'Presents an overview of the development of Sufism from its earliest beginnings followingthe death of the Prophet until the present day.The author traces this history from what he callsthe Sufi tradition of piety, practised largely byisolated individuals, through the appearance ofa variety of different forms of religious practice which eventually develop into increasinglystructured religious brotherhoods with formalised sets of religious "rules" and hierarchies ofauthority.' * Professor Louis Brenner, SOAS *
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C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd The Dynamics of Sunni-Shia Relationships:
Book SynopsisThe growing tensions and occasional clashes between believers in the two main strands of Islam have been major concerns. Upheavals within the Shia sphere of influence had altered the relationship: the Iranian revolution of 1979 changed the politics of Iranian Shiism, and impacted on Shia communities regionally, while the 2003 Anglo-American invasion of Iraq initiated a new phase of tension in Sunni-Shia relations. The spectre of a sectarian war in Iraq, a diplomatic and military offensive against the Lebanese Hezbollah and a potentially nuclear armed Iran (along with Tehran's support for Hamas) prompted King Abdallah II of Jordan to warn of an emerging 'Shia crescent'. However, away from such grand geopolitical gestures, Sunni-Shia relations are being rearticulated through an array of local, regional and global connections. This book presents wide-ranging and up-to-date research that sheds light on the political, sociological and ideological processes that are affecting the dynamics within, as well as the relationships between, the Shia and Sunni worlds. Among the themes discussed are the ideological and doctrinal evolutions that are taking place, the contextualisation of the main protagonists' political practices, transnational networks, and the role of intellectuals, religious scholars and the media in shaping and informing this dynamic relationship.Trade Review'At a time when the conflict in Iraq, and the more recent uprisings in Syria, Bahrain and in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, have prompted a resurgence of essentialist generalisations on the Sunni-Shia divide, this collection of brilliant contributions by leading scholars from various disciplines is a welcome reminder of the complexity of the sectarian question in Islam which does not simply derive from textual and interpretative divergences, but is also socially constructed and politically instrumentalised.' -- Stephane Lacroix, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Sciences Po, Paris, and author of Awakening Islam: The Politics of Religious Dissent in Contemporary Saudi Arabia'Too often the Sunni-Shia "divide" in Islam is spoken of in deeply reductionist or ahistorical terms. Marechal and Zemni's collection, however, sets a new standard by carefully situating contemporary sectarianism in relation to the simultaneous push and pull of local and transnational factors. A must-read for anyone seeking to understanding Sunni-Shia dynamics in the wake of the Arab Uprisings.' -- Peter Mandaville, George Mason University, author of Global Political Islam
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Fons Vitae,US The Road to Mecca
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Muslim Academic Trust Turkish Sacred Songs: Arranged and Translated
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Independent Publishing Network The Muslim Narcissist: An Islamic Guide to Understanding, Surviving and Healing from Narcissistic and Spiritual Abuse
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Routledge Handbook of Muslim Iberia
Book SynopsisThis handbook offers an overview of the main issues regarding the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual and artistic history of the Iberian Peninsula during the period of Muslim rule (eighthfifteenth centuries). A comprehensive list of primary and secondary sources attests the vitality of the academic study of al-Andalus (= Muslim Iberia) and its place in present-day discussions about the past and the present.The contributors are all specialists with diverse backgrounds providing different perspectives and approaches. The volume includes chapters dealing with the destiny of the Muslim population after the Christian conquest and with the posterity of al-Andalus in art, literature and different historiographical traditions. The chapters are organised in the following sections: Political history, concentrating on rulers and armies Social, religious and economic groups Intellectual and cultural developmentsTrade Review"The Routledge Handbook of Muslim Iberia is a collection of essays written by thirty authors and serves as a guide to al-Andalus, defined geographically as the territory in the Iberian peninsula under Islamic rule between 711 and 1492. The volume also includes North African kingdoms that ruled over Iberian territories, and Andalusi populations and their descendants who came under the authority of Iberian Christian rulers beginning in the late eleventh century. The Handbook is directed toward both nonspecialist readers interested in exploring aspects of the Andalusi past, including poetry, art, and architecture, and researchers interested in an introduction to the themes of current and past scholarship and the main written and material sources for studying aspects of the politics, society, and culture of al-Andalus. "[The book] is designed to be picked up for reference and encourage further exploration of topics and themes in Andalusi history. The chapters are well conceived and authoritative. The book may also be read from beginning to end for an effective, multivocal overview of what scholars ask and think about al-Andalus." Janina Safran, Journal of the American Oriental Society 143.4 (2023) Table of ContentsIntroduction. Maribel Fierro PART I. Rulers 1. The Iberian Peninsula before the Muslim conquest. Iñaki Martín Viso 2. The conquerors and the formation of al-Andalus. Jesús Lorenzo 3. Centralization and consolidation. The Cordoban Umayyads and the Amirids. Xavier Ballestin 4. Replication and fragmentation. The Taifa kingdoms. Alejandro García Sanjuán 5. Berber rule and Abbasid legitimacy. The Almoravids. Camilo Gomez-Rivas 6. Berber rule and the Maghribi caliphate. The Almohads. Pascal Buresi 7. Resistance and adaptation. The Nasrids. Francisco Vidal-Castro 8. The coins of al-Andalus. Ideological evolution and historical context. Tawfiq Ibrahim and Ruth Pliego PART 2. Society 9. Arabs, Berbers, and local converts. Jessica Coope 10. Christians, Jews, and the dhimma status. David J. Wasserstein 11. Women and slaves. Manuela Marin 12. Traders and peasants. Pierre Guichard 13. Secretaries and the running of government. Bruna Soravia 14. Scholars, jurists, and the legal system. Maribel Fierro 15. Ascetics and Sufis. José Bellver PART 3. Culture 16. Poetry and literature. Teresa Garulo 17. Religious sciences. Camilla Adang 18. Historiography and geography. Víctor de Castro León 19. Philosophy. Sarah Stroumsa 20. Sciences and technology. Mònica Rius-Piniés 21. Art and architecture. Susana Calvo Capilla 22. Material culture. José C. Carvajal López 23. Daily life and popular culture. Alejandro García Sanjuán PART 4. The aftermath of al-Andalus 24. Living as Muslims under Christian rule. The Mudejars. Filomena Barros 25. The forced conversions and the Moriscos. Mayte Green-Mercado 26. The integration of al-Andalus in Islamic historiography. The view from the Maghrib and the Mashriq. Luis Molina 27. The memory of al-Andalus in early modern Spain. Fernando Rodríguez Mediano 28. Writing on al-Andalus in the modern Islamic world. Christina Civantos 29. Writing the history of al-Andalus. Spain and the West. Alejandro García Sanjuán 30. The Alhambra around the world. Images and constructions of an aesthetic paradigm of modernity. José Miguel Puerta Vílchez 31. The politics and aesthetics of Convivencia. Manuela Ceballos
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Institute for Advanced Usuli Studies The Prophet's Pulpit
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CMC Press On Servanthood and Repentance: A Critical Edition
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The University of North Carolina Press The Other Side of Silence A Memoir of Exile Iran
Book SynopsisA skilled storyteller who has spent her life in two worlds, Mahnaz Afkhami shares her unexpected and meteoric rise from unassuming English professor to a champion of women’s rights in Iran; the clash between Western feminists and those from the Global South; and the challenges of international women’s rights work during the so-called war on terror.
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Idify Publishing Love & Happiness: A collection of personal reflections and quotes
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University of California Press The End of Two Illusions
Book SynopsisDismantling the myths that divide Islam and the West, this cutting-edge work of critical thinking proposes new ways to reread Islamic and world histories. Extending from the front-page news coverage of our daily lives back into the deepest and most revelatory histories of the last two hundred years and earlier, Hamid Dabashi's The End of Two Illusions is a daring, provocative, and groundbreaking work that dismantles the most dangerous delusions manufactured between two vastly fetishized abstractions: Islam and the West. With this book, Dabashi shows how the civilizational divides imagined between these two cosmic binaries have defined their entanglementin ways that have nothing to do with the lived experiences of either Muslims or the diverse and changing communities scarcely held together by the myth of the West. Through detailed historical and contemporary analysis, The End of Two Illusions untangles the motivations that produced this global fiction. Dabashi demonstrates how the WTrade Review"Dabashi makes a compelling claim in the epistemic violence created by “The West and Islam” that fits suitably in the ongoing work of decolonial scholarship." * Reading Religion *"The precise and thoughtful interdisciplinary approach in The End of Two Illusions offers a vital contribution to perspectives on international relations, conflict, and dialogue. This text should be read by anyone involved or interested in understanding the reality of global political and cultural relationships in the twenty-first century." * Journal of South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies *Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgments Introduction The Future of Two Illusions I · The Colonial Catalyst 1 Islam in the World 2 “The West” Groundwork for the Metaphysics of an Illusion 3 The West and the Rest Condition of Coloniality II · The Return of the Repressed 4 What’s in a Name? 5 The Monologue of Civilizations III · Where the Twain Have Met 6 Gendering the Difference From Metaphoric to Metamorphic 7 De-racing Civilizations 8 Nations beyond Borders Conclusion “The Inverted Consciousness of the World” Epilogue 2021: After Gaza and Afghanistan Notes Index
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Bloomsbury Reader in ChristianMuslim
Book SynopsisThis Reader brings together nearly 80 extracts from major works by Christians and Muslims that reflect their reciprocal knowledge and attitudes. It spans the period from the early 7th century, when Islam originated, to 1500. The general introduction provides a historical and geographical summary of Christian-Muslim encounters in the period and a short account of the religious, intellectual and social circumstances in which encounters took place and works were written. Topics from the Christian perspective include: condemnations of the Qur''an as a fake and Muhammad as a fraud, depictions of Islam as a sign of the final judgement, and proofs that it was a Christian heresy. On the Muslim side they include: demonstrations of the Bible as corrupt, proofs that Christian doctrines were illogical, comments on the inferior status of Christians, and accounts of Christian and Muslim scholars in collaboration together. Each of the six parts contains the following pedagogical features: -A sTrade ReviewMany of the themes that still feature in exchanges between Christians and Muslims date from the first centuries of encounter. This selection of texts, grouped according to the languages employed, many translated into English for the first time, makes it possible for readers to see how each side attempted to defend their own religion or to attack the other, during these centuries. Readers will be able to see which themes dominated, which developed or changed and which were dropped, and how context influenced perceptions and attitudes. * Clinton Bennett, Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies, the State University of New York at New Paltz, USA *A fascinating short journey in the history of Christian-Muslim encounters in pre-modern times. This anthology of texts provides a revealing window into how Muslims and Christians perceived each other from the beginning of Islam and throughout medieval times. It offers the reader a unique collection of translated texts from languages that include Arabic, Latin, Greek, Syriac and many others. * Umar Ryad, Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies, KU Leuven, Belgium *The Bloomsbury Reader in Christian-Muslim Relations gives readers a chance to meet the history of Christian-Muslim encounters through the experiences and thoughts of those involved in them at first-hand. Helpful commentary from a diverse community of scholars adds vital context to the primary sources. The Reader will become one of the standard texts that teachers and students depend upon. * Charles Tieszen, SIS Adjunct Professor for Islamic studies and Christian-Muslim relations, Fuller Theological Seminary, USA *Table of ContentsGeneral Introduction, David Thomas (University of Birmingham, UK) 1. Muslim Arabic works Introduction, David Thomas (University of Birmingham, UK) 2. Christian Arabic works Introduction, David Thomas (University of Birmingham, UK) 3. Andalusian Arabic works Introduction, Juan Pedro Monferrer Sala (University of Cordoba, Spain) 4. Syriac, Persian and other Eastern language works Introduction, Thomas Carlson (Oklahoma State University, USA) 5. Greek works Introduction, Johannes Pahlitzsch (University of Mainz, Germany) 6. Latin and European vernacular works Introduction, Graham Barrett (University of Lincoln, UK) 7. Table of themes 8. List of contributors Index
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