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A revised and updated edition of the best-selling introduction to Islam written by one of the foremost scholars in the field. 'Ideals and Realities of Islam' seeks to answer criticism brought against Islam by presenting the point of view of Islam. In six chapters dealing with the universal and the particular aspects of Islam, the Qur'an, the Prophet and the Prophetic tradition, the 'Shari'a', Sufism, and Shi'ism, Seyyed Hossein Nasr outlines the essential aspects of the Islamic beliefs, making frequent references to other religions in general and Christianity in particular. Drawing mainly on the Qur'an and the 'hadith', but also on the works of some contemporary Western scholars, the author presents the Islamic spiritual and intellectual tradition in the light of contemporary modern thought. This edition includes a new introduction by the author and an updated annotated bibliography.
Contents
Preface by Titus Burckhardt; Foreword by Huston Smith; Introduction to the First Edition; Introduction to the New Edition; 1. Islam-the Last Religion and the Primordial Religion-its Universal and Particular Traits; 2. The Qur'an-the Word of God, the Source of Knowledge and Action; 3. The Prophet and Prophetic Tradition-the Last Prophet and Universal Man; 4. The 'Shari'a'-Divine Law-Social and Human Norm; 5. The 'Tariqa'-The Spiritual Path and its Qur'anic Roots; 6. Sunnism and Shi'ism-Twelve-Imam Shi'ism and Isma'ilism; Glossary of Technical Terms; Bibliography; Index.