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1 online resource |
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polychrome |
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"Islamic Spirituality: Theology and Practice for the Modern World examines and explores the inner dimensions of Islam, Islamic spirituality. Major sources of religious authority in Islam, the Qurʼan and Hadith are examined, as well as the writings of important figures in the historical development of Islamic spirituality. Both classical Sufis and Sufism are explored as well as contemporary mystics. Key figures discussed include medieval Islamic theologian Al-Ghazali (d.1111), and Said Nursi (d.1960), arguably one of the most important contemporary theologians in relation to Islamic spirituality. Discussing Sufi traditions both historical and contemporary allows the author to ground esoteric classical Sufi texts in contemporary ideas and practices. Exploring spirituality in relation to key contemporary issues such as ecology, Zeki Saritoprak demonstrates how, when and where Muslims can practice Islamic spirituality in the Modern world. Providing an overview of the intellectual and theological basis of Islamic spirituality, and including the author's own translations of a selection of key texts, this volume is ideal reading for courses on Islamic spirituality and Islamic mysticism."-- Provided by publisher |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Half Title -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Note on Transliteration -- Introduction -- Spirituality -- Life, death, and spirituality -- Major elements of Islam and Islamic spirituality -- Part One: Theological foundations -- Chapter 1: Islamic spirituality, Sufism, and sainthood -- Sufism -- The realm of spirit -- Shariâ#x80;#x99;a, tariqa, and haqiqa -- Saints -- Chapter 2: The Qurâ#x80;#x99;anic roots of Islamic spirituality -- The Qurâ#x80;#x99;an -- Reflection on the first chapter of the Qurâ#x80;#x99;an -- Terminology -- Dhikr (remembrance of God) |
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Divine namesPrayer -- Prayers of the prophets -- Tafakkur or contemplation -- Chapter 3: The spirituality of the Prophet of Islam -- Abraham: A pioneer of fire-proof equipment -- Moses: Pioneer of technical equipment for finding water -- Solomon: Pioneer of air transportation and modern communications technologies -- Jesus: Pioneer of medical sciences -- The Prophet of Islam -- The Miâ#x80;#x99;raj -- Blessings for the Prophet -- Chapter 4: Ideas and concepts -- Shukr or thankfulness -- Tawba or repentance -- The soul, or al-nafs |
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Dhikr as a shield against Satan and the evil-commanding soulQalb, or heart -- Sabr or patience -- Tafakkur, or contemplation -- Part Two: Theology and spirituality -- Chapter 5: Al-Ghazali -- Chapter 6: Bediuzzaman Said Nursi -- Nursi on Sufism -- The Divine names -- Al-Ism al-Aâ#x80;#x99;zam, the Greatest Name of God -- Prayer and supplication -- Chapter 7: Fethullah Gulen -- Gulen on tasawwuf -- Gulenâ#x80;#x99;s spirituality -- Gulen on love -- Part Three: Practical aspects -- Chapter 8: Prayer, asceticism, and spirituality |
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eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Islam.
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Islam. |
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Sufism.
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Sufism. |
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Islam. |
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Sufism. |
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Islamic theology. |
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Sufism & Islamic mysticism. |
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Islamic life & practice. |
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RELIGION -- Islam -- Theology. |
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RELIGION -- Islam -- Sufi. |
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RELIGION -- Islam -- Rituals & Practice. |
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RELIGION -- Islam -- Koran & Sacred Writings. |
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RELIGION -- Islam -- General. |
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Electronic books.
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Print version: Sarıtoprak, Zeki. Islamic spirituality. New York, New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2017 9781472572042 (DLC) 2017036068 (OCoLC)999401057 |
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9781472572073 (electronic book) |
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1472572076 (electronic book) |
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1472572068 (electronic book) |
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9781472572066 (electronic book) |
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9781474297820 (online) |
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147429782X |
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9781472572042 |
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1472572041 |
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9781472572059 |
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147257205X |
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