Islamic Spirituality: Theology and Practice for the Modern World

ISBN-13: 9781472572059 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 248 str.

Zeki Saritoprak

Opis

Islamic Spirituality: Theology and Practice for the Modern World examines and explores the inner dimension of Islam - Islamic spirituality.The writings of important figures in the historical development of Islamic spirituality are examined, as well as the major sources of religious authority in Islam, the Qur'an and Hadith. 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.