The Word of Islam : لا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله
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The Word of Islam : لا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله
University of Texas Press, 1994
1st ed
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Lā Ilāh illā Allāh Muḥammad rasūl Allāh
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-227) and index
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ISBN 9780292790759
Description
Since the 1970s, Islam has been undergoing a tremendous resurgence throughout the world. This resurgence has often been labeled "Islamic fundamentalism" by the media, but it includes believers of every persuasion, from the most conservative to the most liberal. Given this fact, it is vital for the West to understand the terms in which Islam thinks and to communicate effectively with Muslims. This anthology includes writings central to Islamic thought, some translated earlier but here redone, and others which have never before appeared in any Western language. The selections include an interpretation of the Qur'an, as well as portions of the Hadith, or sayings and actions of the Prophet; Islamic law; mysticism (Sufism); theology; and sectarian writings. A final essay on Islam today places these writings in their contemporary context and shows the breadth and variety of Islamic belief and practice. Compiled with the intention of letting Islam describe itself in its own words, the book will be an important source for all students of Muslim culture and world religions. This book is similar in scope to Williams' well-known 1961 George Braziller publication, but freshly written and much improved.
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Description
Since the 1970s, Islam has been undergoing a tremendous resurgence throughout the world. This resurgence has often been labeled "Islamic fundamentalism" by the media, but it includes believers of every persuasion, from the most conservative to the most liberal.
Given this fact, it is vital for the West to understand the terms in which Islam thinks and to communicate effectively with Muslims. This anthology includes writings central to Islamic thought, some translated earlier but here redone, and others which have never before appeared in any Western language.
The selections include an interpretation of the Qur'an, as well as portions of the Hadith, or sayings and actions of the Prophet; Islamic law; mysticism (Sufism); theology; and sectarian writings. A final essay on Islam today places these writings in their contemporary context and shows the breadth and variety of Islamic belief and practice.
Compiled with the intention of letting Islam describe itself in its own words, the book is an important source for all students of Muslim culture and world religions. This book is similar in scope to Williams' well-known 1961 George Braziller publication, but freshly written and much improved.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Guide to Pronunciation of Arabic Terms
1. The Word of God: The Qur'an
God Speaks to Humankind
He Speaks through the Prophets
God Reveals Himself
He Commands
He Rewards and Punishes
2. The News of God's Messenger: The Hadith
The Beginnings of the Revelation
The Founding of the Community
Muhammad as Legislator and Founder
Muhammad as Model and Guide
The Science of Hadith
3. The Law of God: Shari'a and Fiqh
The Acts of Servanthood
Family Law
Government of the Community
Ritual Slaughter and Animal Sacrifice
Things Disliked and Things Forbidden
Enjoining Good and Preventing Wrong (Hisba)
The Interpretations of the Jurisconsults
4. Interior Religion: Sufism
Ascetics
Ecstatics
Antinomians
Poets
Dervishes
5. The Statements of Theologians: Kalam
Abu Hanifa
al-Maturidi
al-Ash'ari
al-Juwayni
al-Ghazali
Ibn Taymiya
6. Sectarian Movements
Kharijis and Ibadis
Zaydi Shi'is
Twelver Shi'is: Ithna'asharis
Sevener Shi'is: Isma'ilism and Developments
Afterword: Islam Today
Notes
Index
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