Scripture and Exegesis in Early Imāmī-Shiism
Author: Meʼir Mikhaʼel Bar-Asher
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 298
ISBN-13: 9789004114951
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn examination of the features and methods of Imami exegesis.
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Scripture and Exegesis in Early Imāmī-Shiism
Author: Meʼir Mikhaʼel Bar-Asher
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Published: 1999
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ISBN-13: 9789004452886
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDegrees of Excellence
Author: Arzina R. Lalani
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2009-11-30
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 0857712020
DOWNLOAD EBOOKI.B. Tauris in association with the Institute of Ismaili Studies One of the most distinguished scholars of his time, Ahmad b. Ibrahim al-Naysaburi lived during the height of Fatimid rule in Egypt. He came from Nishapur, the centre of the Ismaili da'wa in Khurasan, a thriving centre of learning particularly noted for its use of rationalistic philosophy. Several important works are accredited to him, but it is the "Kitab ithbat al-imama" which is of particular significance for the development of philosophy in medieval Islamic thought. In this work, presented here in a new edition and translation, al-Naysaburi allows us to understand not only the significance of his own thought, but also the beliefs of his age. Rather than basing his assertions exclusively on the authority of the Qur'an and hadith, he applies rational tools to explain his theology, providing a philosophical affirmation of the imamate by presenting a range of arguments, foremost amongst which is the theory of the 'degrees of excellence'. "Degrees of Excellence" offers the first book-length study of this hitherto unknown scholar of the early 5th/11th century. This invaluable source of Fatimid historiography will prove essential reading for students of Islamic history, philosophy and theology. It will also serve as a useful reference for modern Shi'i communities of all persuasions.
The Nuṣayrī-ʻAlawīs
Author: Yaron Friedman
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 350
ISBN-13: 9004178929
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFriedman offers new and updated research on the Nusayr - Alaw sect, today a leading group in Syria, covering a variety of aspects and focusing on the Middle Ages. A century after Dussaud's "Histoire et religion des Nosair s" (1900), he reviews the history and religion of the sect in the light of old documents used by orientalists in the nineteenth century, documents that became available in the twentieth century, and later sources of the Nu ayr - Alaw sect published most recently in Lebanon. Also studied in depth for the first time is the question of the identity of the sect through the Alaw -Sunn -Sh triangle.
The Charismatic Community
Author: Maria Massi Dakake
Publisher: SUNY Press
Published: 2007-03-08
Total Pages: 338
ISBN-13: 0791470334
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLooks at the emergence of Shiism as a distinct communal identity within Islam.
The Story of the Qur'an
Author: Ingrid Mattson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2013-02-18
Total Pages: 312
ISBN-13: 0470673494
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis popular introduction by a well-known Islamic scholar has been updated and expanded, offering a balanced portrayal of the Qur’an and its place in historic and contemporary Muslim society. Features new sections on the Qur’an and its relationship to democracy, science, human rights, and the role of women Contains expanded sections on the Qur’an in the life cycle of Muslims, and in Islamic ethics and law Incorporates additional images and student features, including a glossary. Supported by an accompanying website (available on publication) hosting a range of additional material, including student resources, links to important websites, news stories, and more This title is also available as an eTextbook on the CourseSmart platform, as a Wiley Desktop Edition, or via your preferred eTextbook vendor; eTextbooks offer convenience, enhanced electronic functionality, and flexible pricing options – learn more at www.wiley.com/college/wileyflex
Between Jabal ʿAmil, Karbala and Jerusalem
Author: Gidon Windecker
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2023-10-03
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 3031384504
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book tells the story of the Lebanese Shi’a and their development from a marginalized, discriminated minority to a highly politicized community that has given birth to Hezbollah, one of the most powerful paramilitary forces in the contemporary Middle East. It explores the Arab-Israeli conflict through the lens of Shi’a intellectuals and scholars from South Lebanon, and chronologically reflects on trending perceptions of Palestine, the Zionist movement, and the Jewish community in Lebanon. The monograph illustrates how Zionism and the establishment of Israel played a decisive role in the intellectual revival of early Muslim perceptions of Jews. It demonstrates how political conflicts after 1948 have impacted the work of scholars such as Musa as-Sadr and Muhammad Hussein Fadlallah, and have triggered the formation of social and Islamist movements. It also shows how Hezbollah’s leaders have used religious sources and Western anti-Jewish narratives to construct a deep-rooted ideology to support their struggle for South Lebanon and Palestine. The combination of social needs, religious beliefs and political interests forms the core of the analysis. This text appeals to students and researchers working within the convergence of politics and Middle Eastern religions.
Qur'anic Sciences and Shi'i Exegesis
Author: Abbas Bahmanpour
Publisher: ICAS Press
Published: 2017-01-01
Total Pages: 488
ISBN-13: 1907905367
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe current work provides a comprehensive vista on the sciences of the Qur'an as developed in the Shi'i context. It is a systematic presentation of Shi'i literature on various aspects of Qur' anic exegesis. Leading figures of Qur' anic scholarship in the Shi'i world have contributed to this volume, exploring a wide array of subjects such as revelation, methodology of exegesis, hermeneutics, reasons for revelation, definite and indefinite verses, improbability of distortion, and the thematic unity of different chapters of the Qur'an. Also included in this volume are scholarly expositions on four classical Shi'i exegeses, namely al-Tibyan, Majma' al-Bayan, Kanz al-'Irfan and Tafsir of Mulla Sadra. Moreover, three modern masterpieces (Al-Mizan, Nimunih, and Tasnim) authored by twentieth-century Shi'i exegetes in Iran are examined.
David in the Muslim Tradition
Author: Khaleel Mohammed
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 2014-12-24
Total Pages: 239
ISBN-13: 0739197169
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Chapter 38:21-25, the Qur’an relates a very short narrative about the biblical King David’s seeking and receiving God’s forgiveness. The earliest Muslim exegetes interpreted the qur’anic verses as referring to the Hebrew Bible’s story of David’s adultery with Bathsheba, as related in 2 Samuel 12:1-13. Later Muslims, however, having developed the concept of prophetic impeccability, radically reinterpreted those verses to show David as innocent of any wrongdoing since, in the Muslim tradition, he is not only a king, but a prophet as well. David in the Muslim Tradition: The Bathsheba Affair outlines the approach of the Qur’an to shared scriptures, and provides a detailed look at the development of the exegetical tradition and the factors that influenced such exegesis. By establishing four distinct periods of exegesis, Khaleel Mohammed examines the most famous explanations in each stratum to show the metamorphosis from blame to exculpation. He shows that the Muslim development is not unique, but is very much in following the Jewish and Christian traditions, wherein a similar sanitization of David’s image has occurred.
Pan-Islamic Connections
Author: Christophe Jaffrelot
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2018-01-15
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 0190911603
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSouth Asia is today the region inhabited by the largest number of Muslims---roughly 500 million. In the course of the Islamisation process, which begaun in the eighth century, it developed a distinct Indo-Islamic civilisation that culminated in the Mughal Empire. While paying lip service to the power centres of Islam in the Gulf, including Mecca and Medina, this civilisation has cultivated its own variety of Islam, based on Sufism. Over the last fifty years, pan-Islamic ties have intensified between these two regions. Gathering together some of the best specialists on the subject, this volume explores these ideological, educational and spiritual networks, which have gained momentum due to political strategies, migration flows and increased communications. At stake are both the resilience of the civilisation that imbued South Asia with a specific identity, and the relations between Sunnis and Shias in a region where Saudi Arabia and Iran are fighting a cultural proxy war, as evident in the foreign ramifications of sectarianism in Pakistan. Pan-Islamic Connections investigates the nature and implications of the cultural, spiritual and socio-economic rapprochement between these two Islams.
