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Author Amīn, Ḥusayn Aḥmad, author.

Title The sorrowful Muslim's guide / Hussein Ahmad Amin ; translated by Yasmin Amin and Nesrin Amin.

Publication Info. Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2018]

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Description 1 online resource.
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series In translation: modern Muslim thinkers
In translation, modern Muslim thinkers.
Note Includes index.
Contents Intro; A Tribute to Hussein Ahmad Amin by his Brother, Galal Amin; Introduction Hussein Amin: A Courageous Voice Calling for Reform; Foreword to the Tenth Edition; 1 The Sorrowful Muslim's Guide; 2 Reflections on the Evolution of the Prophet's Biographies in the East and West; 3 Reflections on the Truth about Abū Lahab (the Judas of Banū Hāshim); 4 The Role of Ahādīth (Traditions) Ascribed to the Prophet in the History of Islamic Societies; 5 Is Sufism Islamic?; 6 Reflections on the Status of the Awliyāʼ; 7 Political and Social Roots of Islamic Sects.
8 The Decline in the Position of the Clergy in the Eyes of Muslims9 The Chances of Successfully Establishing a Society Based on Islamic Principles; 10 The Awaited Mahdi in Contemporary Times; 11 A Plea for Religious Reform; Index.
Summary Published as Dalıl al-Muslim al-̀ıÆazın ilĹ muqtada-l-sulűk fı'l-qarn al-©¿ishrın in 1983, this book remains a timely and important read today. It explores the interaction between pre-Islamic tradition and modern supporters of continuity, reform and change in Muslim communities.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Islam -- History.
Islam.
History.
Islam -- 20th century.
Chronological Term 20th century
1900-1999
Genre/Form Electronic books.
History.
Added Author Amin, Yasmin, translator.
Amin, Nesrin, translator.
Added Title Dalīl al-Muslim al-ḥazīn ilá muqtadá al-sulūk fī al-qarn al-ʻishrīn, wa-dirāsāt Islāmīyah ukhrá. English
ISBN 9781474437097 (electronic book)
1474437095 (electronic book)
9781474437073