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The Qur'an and the Prophet in the Writings of Shaykh Ahmad al-'Alawi presents for the first time in English all the collected works of the Shaykh on the two guiding principles of Islam. The Shaykh al-Alawi had embarked on a full commentary on the Qur'an, but only completed an introduction explaining his approach to Qur'anic exegesis and commentaries on three chapters. All these pieces are included here with an additional appendix of answers to questions that the Shaykh's disciples had put to him on the Qur'an. The Qur'anic commentaries are followed by a treatise on the meaning of the invocation of blessings on the Prophet. This extremely profound treatise delves into the spiritual nature of the Prophet explaining how he represents both the summit of spiritual attainment and the example for all those seeking enlightenment. Also included in the appendix are answers that the Shaykh gave his disciples on sayings of the Prophet.

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Author:   Khalid Williams ,  Khalid Williams
Publisher:   The Islamic Texts Society
Imprint:   The Islamic Texts Society
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.335kg
ISBN:  

9781903682777

ISBN 10:   1903682770
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   01 January 2014
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Preface by Dr S. H. Nasr Translator's Introduction Chapter One: Shaykh al-'Alawi's Introduction to The Swelling Sea: An Exegesis of the Qur'an by Pure Light Chapter Two: Commentary on the Basmala from The Swelling Sea: An Exegesis of the Qur'an by Pure Light Chapter Three: Commentary on the 'Opening of the Book' (al-Fatiha) from The Swelling Sea: An Exegesis of the Qur'an by Pure Light Chapter Four: The Kernel of Knowledge on the Chapter of the Star Chapter Five: The Key to Mystical Knowledge in the Commentary on the Chapter 'Time' Chapter Six: The Outspreading Tree of Mysteries On the Meaning of the Invocation of Blessings on the Chosen Prophet Appendix I: The Shaykh al-'Alawi's Answers to Questions on Qur'an and Hadith: Selections from The Freshest Spring: Answers and Letters Appendix II: Arabic Text of Shaykh Muhammad al-Habib's Invocation of Blessings on the Prophet Bibliography Index

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Khalid Williams specialises in translation from Arabic, with a particular focus on Islamic Studies and Sufism.

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