Overview

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 perspectives 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. For Muslims, The Other in the Light of the One offers a pioneering view of da'wa, in that it allows them the tangible means of putting into practice the many Qur'anic verses that commend discoursing with others on the basis of 'the finest, most beautiful manner.'

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Author:   Reza Shah-Kazemi
Publisher:   The Islamic Texts Society
Imprint:   The Islamic Texts Society
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.570kg
ISBN:  

9781903682470

ISBN 10:   1903682479
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   01 August 2006
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Interfaith Dialogue, The Contemporary Context I. The Hermeneutics of Suspicion or of Sufism?    Sufism in Context    Traditional Exegesis versus Postmodern Hermeneutics    Ibn 'Arabi: From Ontology to Hermeneutics 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 III. Islam: Quintessential and Universal Submission    The Religion of God    The Vanity of Chauvinism    Particularism within Universalism 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

Reviews

Dr. Shah-Kazemi's approach and insights are extremely valuable. --James S. Cutsinger, professor, University of South Carolina

Dr. Shah-Kazemi's approach and insights are extremely valuable. James S. Cutsinger, professor, University of South Carolina

Dr. Shah-Kazemi's approach and insights are extremely valuable. --James S. Cutsinger, professor, University of South Carolina A very honest and profound Sufi approach to the Qur'an and the problem of unity and variety in particular . . . the result of a very careful consideration of major issues, including important political issues of our time. --Hermann Landolt, professor, Institute of Islamic Studies-London A very honest and profound Sufi approach to the Qur'an and the problem of unity and variety in particular . . . the result of a very careful consideration of major issues, including important political issues of our time. --Hermann Landolt, professor, Institute of Islamic Studies-London A very honest and profound Sufi approach to the Qur'an and the problem of unity and variety in particular . . . the result of a very careful consideration of major issues, including important political issues of our time. Hermann Landolt, professor, Institute of Islamic Studies London

Author Information

Dr Reza Shah-Kazemi is a Research Associate at the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London. His other works cover topics including comparative mysticism, Sufism and Shi’ism.

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