Al-Ghazali and the Qur'an : One Book, Many Meanings EPUB
by Martin Whittingham
Part of the Culture and Civilization in the Middle East series
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This book is the first of its kind to focus entirely on the Qur'anic interpretation of Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (1058-1111), a towering figure of Sunni Islam. Martin Whittingham explores both al-Ghazali's hermeneutical methods and his interpretations of particular Quranic texts, and covers al-Ghazali's mystical, legal and theological concerns.
Divided into two parts:
- part one examines al-Ghazali's legal and Sufi theoretical discussions
- part two asks how these theories relate to his practice, analysing the only three of al-Ghazali's works which are centrally concerned with interpreting particular Qur'anic passages: Jawahir al-Qur'an (The Jewels of the Qur'an); Al-Qist as al-mustaqim (The Correct Balance); and Mishkat al-anwar (The Niche for Lights).
Providing a new point of access to the works of al-Ghazali, this book will be welcomed by scholars and students of Islamic studies, religious studies, hermeneutics, and anyone interested in how Muslims understand the Qur'an.
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- Pages:14 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis
- Publication Date:11/04/2007
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- ISBN:9781134186723
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:EPUB
- Pages:14 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis
- Publication Date:11/04/2007
- Category:
- ISBN:9781134186723
