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Islamic Spirituality: Manifestations

This book offers a concise history of Sufi orders and mystical practices within the Islamic world, written by scholars well-versed in the subject matter. This volume is a translated rendition of the initial section from the twentieth volume of the book series World Spirituality: An Encyclopedic History of the Religious Quest with the subtitle "Encyclopedia…

Inquiries into Media (Third Volume: Religion and Media)

The book at hand serves as the third volume of the series Inquiries into Media within the domain of religion and media. It comprises translated articles that delve into various aspects of the relationship between religion and media, as well as the philosophy of media.

Inquiries into Media (Second Volume: Religion and Media)

The current book is a compilation of articles exploring the nature of media, its diverse functions, and its relationship to religion. The book scrutinizes articles contributed by Western intellectuals, delving into the origins of media, its evolution and growth, its significant impact on audience, time, and space. It explores the earliest instances of media, their…

Inquiries into Media (First Volume: Technology and Media)

Throughout history, various forms of media, including written, auditory, and visual, have served as conduits for transmitting divine instructions, the preaching of prophets, commands from rulers and kings, speeches by scientists and scholars, and even legal codes like Moses's ten commandments and the Hammurabi laws. This suggests that humans have never existed without media in…

An Interpretation of Five Quranic Themes

The unwavering faith of Muslim Quranic exegetes in the noble Quran, coupled with their profound love for it, has prompted them to propose numerous meanings and explanations for Quranic words and verses. As a result, over time, more than forty interpretations have been put forth for the disjoined letters (al-huruf al-muqattaʿa) found in the Quran,…

Advice to the Serious Seeker: Meditations on the Teaching of Frithjof Schuon

In this book, the author shares the profound thoughts and ideas of the esteemed contemporary sage, Frithjof Schuon, with readers. Schuon is recognized as a prominent authority on spirituality in our time, as the author emphasizes. The book begins with a brief exploration of Schuon's life, a segment that holds its own significance. The author…

Catechism of the Catholic Church (Catechismus Ecclesiae Catholicae)

The present book offers an examination of the beliefs, traditions, practices, and teachings of the Catholic Church, drawing from the official didactic texts of the Church as well as the Bible. This book explores the theological, worship, ethical, and social aspects of the teachings presented by the Catholic Church to its global Catholic community, all…

Sufism in Egypt

Since the early centuries of Islam, Egypt has embraced Sufism and its masters. Even today, while many Egyptians may not have a comprehensive understanding of Sufism, they often demonstrate Sufi behaviors. The gradual growth of Sufism in Egypt throughout the centuries has been a religious phenomenon influenced by the significant role of religion in shaping…

Shiism in Iraq in the Early Centuries

Scholars in the field of Islamic studies have long been dedicated to exploring the multifaceted history of Shiism and uncovering its hidden aspects. Numerous valuable books have already been written on this subject matter. Among the major domains of study within this field, Kufa, Basra, and Baghdad stand out. These cities were pivotal in shaping…

The Heritage of Zaydiyya

The Arabic collection The Heritage of Zaydiyya encompasses the works and books written by Zaydi scholars, along with their movements from inception to the present day. The author has meticulously organized the book to cover the period spanning from the first Islamic century to the fifteenth century. Throughout the book, the author provides comprehensive introductions…

Comparative Religion: A History

The present book delves into the field of comparative religious studies. It begins by providing an overview of the historical background, including a discussion on Darwinism. It then explores topics such as totemism, magic, and various forms of religious experiences. The book further delves into both comparative and non-comparative studies of religion, addressing subjects such…

Maturidi History and Beliefs

Maturidis adhere to the teachings of Abu Hanifa in Islamic jurisprudence, and they follow Abu Mansur al-Maturidi in theology (kalam) and beliefs. It is worth noting that nearly half of the Sunni Muslim population today identifies as Maturidis. The present book serves as a comprehensive introduction to Maturidism, one of the most widely embraced theological…
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