A guide to reading a translation of the Qur'an that shows how the Qur'an is experienced by Muslims, describing the rhythmic and rhyme scheme structures, the context in which it is heard, the part played by learning by heart, and the importance of calligraphy. It is also about the Qur'an and its relationship to Muhammed.
For decades, Fethullah Gulen spoke on religion together with science, addressed challenging issues on faith, and inspired a generation to promote education and dialogue around the world. Those who listened to him felt empowered by this engaging and learned man of religion. To the ruling establishment of Turkey, his native country, these activities ......
Ways of Knowing in Sufism and Ifa, Two West African Intellectual Traditions
This book is an in-depth, comparative study of two of the most popular and influential intellectual and spiritual traditions of West Africa: Tijani Sufism and Ifa. Employing a unique methodological approach that thinks with and from—rather than merely about—these traditions, Oludamini Ogunnaike argues that they are, in fact, ......
A collection of essays, scriptural analysis, and personal reflections featuring leading Christian and Muslim scholars who explore the meaning of death, resurrection, and human destiny within their religious traditions.
Gulens Philosophy for a Global Revival of Civilization
There is no doubt that we are stepping towards understanding humanitys power even though until now the steps we are taking are slow. Nonetheless, these steps are in the right direction. Ashrati says Gulen has turned our attention towards this power. He explained that it exists within us in the depth of our innermost beings. Without this power, man ......
Revelation, Translation, and Interpretation in Christianity and Islam
A collection of essays that focuses on key scriptural texts and engage with both classical and contemporary Islamic and Christian thought. It addresses issues such as: the different ways in which Christians and Muslims think of their scriptures as the Word of God, the possibilities and challenges of translating scripture, and more.
Presents a study of religious pluralism as a theological and social reality, and approaches Christianity and Islam in tandem as part of a broader discussion on the nature of the good society.
Exploring the Islamic tradition of cleanliness through detailed rules and rituals, this book defines physical cleanliness and analyses other dimensions of cleanliness, like keeping the heart safe from various kinds of wrong thoughts and maintaining earnings that are untainted by illegitimate income.
Exploring one of the five essential pillars of Islam, this guide to zakat explains how this Muslim practice plays a key role in preserving a peaceful economic balance within a Muslim society and how it encourages individuals with an urge to share with the less fortunate. This book is a must for Muslims who seek to observe this obligation fully and ......
