Interpreting the Qurʼān

Interpreting the Qurʼān
Author: Abdullah Saeed
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2006
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780415365383

How is the Qur'an - central to all Muslim societies - to be understood today in order to meet the needs of these societies? Abdullah Saeed, a distinguished Muslim scholar, explores the interpretation of the ethico-legal content of the Qur'an, whilst taking into consideration the changing nature of the modern world. Saeed explores the current debates surrounding the interpretation of the Qur'an, and their impact on contemporary understanding of this sacred text. Discussing the text's relevance to modern issues without compromising the overall framework of the Qur'an and its core beliefs and practices, he proposes a fresh approach, which takes into account the historical and contemporary contexts of interpretation. Inspiring healthy debate, this book is essential reading for students and scholars seeking a contemporary approach to the interpretation of the Qur'anic text.

The Moon and How to Observe It

The Moon and How to Observe It
Author: Peter Grego
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2005-12-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1846282438

This revolutionary new book is written for practical amateur astronomers who not only want to observe, but want to know the details of exactly what they are looking at. The Moon is the most commonly observed of all astronomical objects. This is the first book to deal equally with the Moon itself - its formation, geology, and history - as well as the practical aspects of observation. The concept of the book - and of the series - is to present an up-to-date detailed description of the Moon, including its origins, history, and geology (part one); and then (part two) to consider how best to observe and record it successfully using commercially-available equipment. The Moon and How to Observe It is a mine of information for all levels of amateur observers, from the beginner to the experienced

Avicenna

Avicenna
Author: Soheil M. Afnan
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2015-10-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1317378598

This book, first published in 1958, examines the life and works of Avicenna, one of the most provocative figures in the history of thought in the East. It shows him in the right historical perspective, as the product of the impact of Greek thought on Islamic teachings against the background of the Persian Renaissance in the tenth century. His attitude can be of guidance to those in the East who are meeting the challenge of Western civilization; and to those in the West who have yet to find a basis on which to harmonize scientific with spiritual values.

Creative Imagination in the Sufism of Ibn Arabi

Creative Imagination in the Sufism of Ibn Arabi
Author: Henry Corbin
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 423
Release: 2014-07-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1400853672

A penetrating analysis of the life and doctrines of the Spanish-born Arab theologian. Originally published in 1969. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Antar

Antar
Author: Terrick Hamilton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 368
Release: 1819
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