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Rustom’s new book is a masterful translation, superb critical edition and comprehensive guide to the thought of one of the most prominent Muslim thinkers. * Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations *
The Essence of Reality is a clear and fluent translation that successfully transfers the literary power of the original text into English. * Nazariyat *
[Rustom’s] translation strikes a delicate balance between faithfulness to the Arabic original and readability for a wide audience… A historical classic brought back to life by Rustom’s able skills as translator and commentator. * Marginalia (Los Angeles Review of Books) *

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A Paperback / softback by ʿAyn al-Quḍāt, Mohammed Rustom, Livia Kohn

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    Publisher: New York University Press
    Publication Date: 24/11/2023
    ISBN13: 9781479826278, 978-1479826278
    ISBN10: 1479826278
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    Islamic groups: Sufis Philosophy of religion

    Description

    Book Synopsis


    Trade Review
    Rustom’s new book is a masterful translation, superb critical edition and comprehensive guide to the thought of one of the most prominent Muslim thinkers. * Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations *
    The Essence of Reality is a clear and fluent translation that successfully transfers the literary power of the original text into English. * Nazariyat *
    [Rustom’s] translation strikes a delicate balance between faithfulness to the Arabic original and readability for a wide audience… A historical classic brought back to life by Rustom’s able skills as translator and commentator. * Marginalia (Los Angeles Review of Books) *

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