The other in the light of the one : the universality of the Qur'ān and interfaith dialogue

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The other in the light of the one : the universality of the Qur'ān and interfaith dialogue

Reza Shah-Kazemi

Islamic Texts Society, 2006

1st ed

  • : hbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [284]-298) and indexes

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As a result of world events over the past few years, Islam has entered our consciousness in an unprecedented way. The Qur'an, guiding text for over one billion Muslims, is being looked to for answers to questions like: does the Qur'an promote peace and harmony or discord and conflict, does it contribute to pluralism or exclusivism, is its message spiritual or fanatical? Based on a profound study of the Sufi perspective of the likes of Ibn Arabi, Rumi and Ghazali, "The Other in the Light of the One" is an attempt to answer the above questions and is an invitation to study the universality that is present in the Qur'an. Its aim is to relate some of the most profound interpretations of the Qur'an to philosophical and spiritual questions concerning interfaith dialogue. 'The Other in the Light of the One' provides the basis for dialogue and mutual enrichment on aspects of religious life and thought that go beyond the outward forms of belief, yielding fruit not only in the practical domain of peaceful coexistence, but also in the fields of metaphysical insight and spiritual realisation. For Muslims, 'The Other in the Light of the One' offers a pioneering view of 'da'wa', in that it illustrates the tangible means of putting into practice the many Qur'anic verses that commend discourse with others in a manner that is 'finest, most beautiful'('ahsan').

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • Chapter I: The Hermeneutics of Suspicion or of Sufism?
  • Sufism in Context
  • Traditional Exegesis versus Postmodern Hermeneutics
  • Ibn 'Arabi: From Ontology to Hermeneutics
  • Chapter II: The Reality of the One and Dialogue with the Other
  • The One in the Many, the Many in the One Self-Disclosure and Human Diversity
  • Self-Effacement and the Face of God
  • Chapter III: Islam: Quintessential and Universal Submission
  • The Vanity of Chauvinism Particularism within Universalism
  • Chapter IV: Dialogue, Diatribe, or 'Da'wa'?
  • From Theological Exclusivism to Metaphysical Inclusivism
  • Universalism: A Form of 'Da'wa'?
  • Nasr's Universalism vs Hick's Pluralism
  • Beautiful Discourse
  • Epilogue
  • Bibliography
  • Index to Qur'anic Quotations
  • General Index.

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