Category Archives: Islam

The Mystics of Islam

The Mystics of Islam by Reynold A. Nicholson. The title of this book sufficiently explains why it is included in a Series ‘exemplifying the adventures and labours of individual seekers or groups of seekers in quest of reality.’ Sufism, the … Continue reading

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Mysticism and Magic in Turkey; An Account of the Religious Doctrines, Monastic Organisation, and Ecstatic Powers of the Dervish Orders

This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book … Continue reading

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Islam: A Brief History (Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion)

Reflecting recent global developments, the second edition of this illuminating introduction to Islamic history expands its coverage of the Qur’an, Sufism, and Muslim views on human rights, including the rights of women. An expanded new edition of this concise, illuminating … Continue reading

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Islamic History: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Opening with a lucid overview of the rise and spread of Islam, from the seventh to the twenty-first century, this Very Short Introduction introduces the story of Islamic history, charting the evolution of what was originally a small, localized community … Continue reading

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The Alchemy of Happiness

God has sent on earth prophets to teach men the prescription of happiness. This alchemy may be briefly described as turning away from the world to God, and its constituents are the knowledge of self., the knowledge of God, the … Continue reading

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Al-Ghazali’s Philosophical Theology

The Muslim thinker al-Ghazali (d. 1111) was one of the most influential theologians and philosophers of Islam and has been considered an authority in both Western and Islamic philosophical traditions. Born in northeastern Iran, he held the most prestigious academic … Continue reading

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The Qur’an, Morality and Critical Reason (Social, Economic and Political Studies of the Middle East and Asia)

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The A to Z of Sufism (The a to Z Guide)

With more than 3,000 entries and cross-references on the history, main figures, institutions, theory, and literary works associated with Islam’s mystical tradition, Sufism, this dictionary brings together in one volume, extensive historical information that helps put contemporary events into a … Continue reading

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Muslim Ethics: Emerging Vistas

Recent political and social events, as well as advances in science and technology, have posed challenges to the traditional Muslim discourse on ethics. In this book, new in paperback, Amyn B. Sajoo examines these challenges and critically analyzes the implications … Continue reading

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Guide to Islamist Movements

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