Fons vitae us us (558 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Myths and misunderstanding continue to proliferate about Islam and its millions of followers worldwide. Through photographs and a question-and-answer format, this expanded edition of an introduction to Islam offers succinct, and sometimes surprising, answers to frequently-asked questions about the Muslim faith. This version has the endorsement of Al Azhar University of Cairo, the centre of Islamic study for the entire Muslim world. Key questions addressed include: What do Muslims believe?; Does Islam encourage violence?; What is Jihad?; and Are Muslim men considered superior to women.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Myths and misunderstanding continue to proliferate about Islam and its millions of followers worldwide. Through photographs and a question-and-answer format, this expanded edition of an introduction to Islam offers succinct, and sometimes surprising, answers to frequently-asked questions about the Muslim faith. This version has the endorsement of Al Azhar University of Cairo, the centre of Islamic study for the entire Muslim world. Key questions addressed include: What do Muslims believe?; Does Islam encourage violence?; What is Jihad?; and Are Muslim men considered superior to women.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Myths and misunderstanding continue to proliferate about Islam and its millions of followers worldwide. Through photographs and a question-and-answer format, this expanded edition of an introduction to Islam offers succinct, and sometimes surprising, answers to frequently-asked questions about the Muslim faith. This version has the endorsement of Al Azhar University of Cairo, the centre of Islamic study for the entire Muslim world. Key questions addressed include: What do Muslims believe?; Does Islam encourage violence?; What is Jihad?; and Are Muslim men considered superior to women.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Myths and misunderstanding continue to proliferate about Islam and its millions of followers worldwide. Through photographs and a question-and-answer format, this expanded edition of an introduction to Islam offers succinct, and sometimes surprising, answers to frequently-asked questions about the Muslim faith. This version has the endorsement of Al Azhar University of Cairo, the centre of Islamic study for the entire Muslim world. Key questions addressed include: What do Muslims believe?; Does Islam encourage violence?; What is Jihad?; and Are Muslim men considered superior to women.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This illustrated book introduces the rosary and prayer bead traditions of the world's great religions and also shows how beads are used in many non-faith observances.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Poems containing the memories, reflections, and whimsy of a monk long practiced in the stark details of the monastic life open up the interior world of the monks and give insight into its importance. The religious habit, the hood, and the scapular are viewed from within by one who moves about in a habit and makes sense of it in some individual and unpredictable ways.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In addition to scholarly articles, this volume includes Merton's own Sufi poems, insightful book reviews, transcriptions from his related lectures, and a selection of works from which he drew particular inspiration, including the work of al-Tirmidhi (d.932), which uses fascinating metaphors to elucidate the difference between the Breast, Heart, Inner Heart, and the Intellect.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This illustrated book introduces the rosary and prayer bead traditions of the world's great religions and also shows how beads are used in many non-faith observances.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Divided into three sections, this insightful volume of essays by numerous scholars focuses on Thomas Merton's interest in and transformation through Buddhism. In addition to analysis of how Merton's studies of Buddhism affected his work in the arts, the study also offers information about his Asian journey as well as a complete bibliography of secondary materials. Contributors include Judith Simmer-Brown, Roger J. Corless, Rubin L.F. Habito, John P. Keenan, Roger Lipsey, Paul M. Pearson, and James Wiseman, OSB.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Poems containing the memories, reflections, and whimsy of a monk long practiced in the stark details of the monastic life open up the interior world of the monks and give insight into its importance. The religious habit, the hood, and the scapular are viewed from within by one who moves about in a habit and makes sense of it in some individual and unpredictable ways.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Written by 18th-century Moroccan scholar and mystic Ahmad ibn 'Ajiba, this book defines Sufic terminology. Based on four published Arabic editions of the Mi'raj and two manuscript versions, this translation is supplemented by excerpts from some of Ibn 'Ajiba's other works, which offer insights about the essential notions of Sufism: repentance, integrity, love, patience, gratitude, and the Eternal Wine. A comprehensive compilation, this bilingual edition--Arabic and English--celebrates Ahmad ibn 'Ajiba's belief that coming to know and reflect upon these notions could be, in itself, a sort of ascending meditative journey. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In addition to scholarly articles, this volume includes Merton's own Sufi poems, insightful book reviews, transcriptions from his related lectures, and a selection of works from which he drew particular inspiration, including the work of al-Tirmidhi (d.932), which uses fascinating metaphors to elucidate the difference between the Breast, Heart, Inner Heart, and the Intellect.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Divided into three sections, this insightful volume of essays by numerous scholars focuses on Thomas Merton's interest in and transformation through Buddhism. In addition to analysis of how Merton's studies of Buddhism affected his work in the arts, the study also offers information about his Asian journey as well as a complete bibliography of secondary materials. Contributors include Judith Simmer-Brown, Roger J. Corless, Rubin L.F. Habito, John P. Keenan, Roger Lipsey, Paul M. Pearson, and James Wiseman, OSB.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A story about human dignity, demonstrating how one can, in fact, say no when a choice presented does not align with one's inner human dignity, Journey to the Unknown relates the story of Jesse--an orphan boy from China whose trials and seeming misfortunes are an inspiration for any reader. Following the four phases of the life of author Tze-si Huang, the book tells of Jesse's fortitude and nobility in the face of nearly unbearable challenges and disappointments, teaching us about life in both mid-20th century China and America while showing how a person, against all odds, can educate himself and remain true to his heart. This is not just a life story but the tale of a miraculous journey. Demi (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. A contemporary presentation of the 99 divine attributes or names of God according to the Islamic Sufi tradition. In this volume, Tosun Bayrak explains how to use these Names for the transformation of the soul into its original and primordial nature.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Written by 18th-century Moroccan scholar and mystic Ahmad ibn 'Ajiba, this book defines Sufic terminology. Based on four published Arabic editions of the Mi'raj and two manuscript versions, this translation is supplemented by excerpts from some of Ibn 'Ajiba's other works, which offer insights about the essential notions of Sufism: repentance, integrity, love, patience, gratitude, and the Eternal Wine. A comprehensive compilation, this bilingual edition--Arabic and English--celebrates Ahmad ibn 'Ajiba's belief that coming to know and reflect upon these notions could be, in itself, a sort of ascending meditative journey. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Abu Hamed Mohammad ibn Mohammad Al-Ghazzali (1058-1111), known as Algazel to the western medieval world, was born and died in Tus, in the Khorasan province of Persia (modern day Iran). He was a Muslim theologian, jurist, philosopher, psychologist and mystic of Persian origin and remains one of the most celebrated scholars in the history of Sufi Islamic thought. He is considered a pioneer of the methods of doubt and skepticism, and in one of his major works, The Incoherence of the Philosophers, he changed the course of early Islamic philosophy, shifting it away from the influence of ancient Greek and Hellenistic philosophy, and towards cause-and-effect that were determined by Allah. He received many titles such as Sharaful A'emma, Zainuddin and Hujjatul Islam, meaning Proof of Islam. The autobiography Ghazali wrote towards the end of his life, The Confessions of Al-Ghazali: Rescuer from Error is considered a work of great importance. Another of Ghazali's major works is Ihya al-Ulum al-Din or Ihya'ul Ulumuddin (The Revival of Religious Sciences). It covers almost all fields of Islamic sciences: fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), kalam (theology) and sufism.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Abu Hamed Mohammad ibn Mohammad Al-Ghazzali (1058-1111), known as Algazel to the western medieval world, was born and died in Tus, in the Khorasan province of Persia (modern day Iran). He was a Muslim theologian, jurist, philosopher, psychologist and mystic of Persian origin and remains one of the most celebrated scholars in the history of Sufi Islamic thought. He is considered a pioneer of the methods of doubt and skepticism, and in one of his major works, The Incoherence of the Philosophers, he changed the course of early Islamic philosophy, shifting it away from the influence of ancient Greek and Hellenistic philosophy, and towards cause-and-effect that were determined by Allah. He received many titles such as Sharaful A'emma, Zainuddin and Hujjatul Islam, meaning Proof of Islam. The autobiography Ghazali wrote towards the end of his life, The Confessions of Al-Ghazali: Rescuer from Error is considered a work of great importance. Another of Ghazali's major works is Ihya al-Ulum al-Din or Ihya'ul Ulumuddin (The Revival of Religious Sciences). It covers almost all fields of Islamic sciences: fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), kalam (theology) and sufism.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Understanding Islam and the Muslims: The Muslim Family, Islam and World Peace This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A story about human dignity, demonstrating how one can, in fact, say no when a choice presented does not align with one's inner human dignity, Journey to the Unknown relates the story of Jesse--an orphan boy from China whose trials and seeming misfortunes are an inspiration for any reader. Following the four phases of the life of author Tze-si Huang, the book tells of Jesse's fortitude and nobility in the face of nearly unbearable challenges and disappointments, teaching us about life in both mid-20th century China and America while showing how a person, against all odds, can educate himself and remain true to his heart. This is not just a life story but the tale of a miraculous journey. Demi (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. A contemporary presentation of the 99 divine attributes or names of God according to the Islamic Sufi tradition. In this volume, Tosun Bayrak explains how to use these Names for the transformation of the soul into its original and primordial nature.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Abu Hamed Mohammad ibn Mohammad Al-Ghazzali (1058-1111), known as Algazel to the western medieval world, was born and died in Tus, in the Khorasan province of Persia (modern day Iran). He was a Muslim theologian, jurist, philosopher, psychologist and mystic of Persian origin and remains one of the most celebrated scholars in the history of Sufi Islamic thought. He is considered a pioneer of the methods of doubt and skepticism, and in one of his major works, The Incoherence of the Philosophers, he changed the course of early Islamic philosophy, shifting it away from the influence of ancient Greek and Hellenistic philosophy, and towards cause-and-effect that were determined by Allah. He received many titles such as Sharaful A'emma, Zainuddin and Hujjatul Islam, meaning Proof of Islam. The autobiography Ghazali wrote towards the end of his life, The Confessions of Al-Ghazali: Rescuer from Error is considered a work of great importance. Another of Ghazali's major works is Ihya al-Ulum al-Din or Ihya'ul Ulumuddin (The Revival of Religious Sciences). It covers almost all fields of Islamic sciences: fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), kalam (theology) and sufism.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Abu Hamed Mohammad ibn Mohammad Al-Ghazzali (1058-1111), known as Algazel to the western medieval world, was born and died in Tus, in the Khorasan province of Persia (modern day Iran). He was a Muslim theologian, jurist, philosopher, psychologist and mystic of Persian origin and remains one of the most celebrated scholars in the history of Sufi Islamic thought. He is considered a pioneer of the methods of doubt and skepticism, and in one of his major works, The Incoherence of the Philosophers, he changed the course of early Islamic philosophy, shifting it away from the influence of ancient Greek and Hellenistic philosophy, and towards cause-and-effect that were determined by Allah. He received many titles such as Sharaful A'emma, Zainuddin and Hujjatul Islam, meaning Proof of Islam. The autobiography Ghazali wrote towards the end of his life, The Confessions of Al-Ghazali: Rescuer from Error is considered a work of great importance. Another of Ghazali's major works is Ihya al-Ulum al-Din or Ihya'ul Ulumuddin (The Revival of Religious Sciences). It covers almost all fields of Islamic sciences: fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), kalam (theology) and sufism.…

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Paperback. Zustand: New.

Paperback. Zustand: New.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Discover one of the twentieth century's most celebrated spiritual memoirs in Muhammad Asad's unforgettable story of cross-cultural discovery and faith. In Road to Mecca, Leopold Weiss--born into a Jewish family in Lemberg--chronicles his transformation into Muhammad Asad, an internationally respected Islamic scholar and diplomat. Beginning with his youthful disillusionment with post-World War I European society, Asad embarks on extensive travels across the Middle East as a foreign correspondent. Through encounters with desert Bedouins, regional leaders, and classical Islamic traditions, he documents an intellectual and spiritual awakening that culminates in his conversion to Islam. This classic autobiographical work combines vivid desert travel narrative with profound philosophical inquiry, providing readers with: Firsthand historical accounts of Arabia and the Middle East during the 1920s and 1930s An articulate insider view of Islamic theology, philosophy, and everyday practice A deeply personal reflection on bridge-building between Western civilisation and the Islamic world Whether you seek historical insight into the modern Muslim world or an inspiring tale of spiritual conviction, Asad's narrative remains an enduring literary masterpiece.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Forging a interfaith dialog between traditions that typically stand at odds, this groundbreaking book explores the scriptural and spiritual tenets of Islam and Buddhism in relation to one another, creating a basis for comparison and analysis of the two traditions. Written by eminent scholars, this discussion juxtaposes foundational principles and practices by linking underlining principles and fostering a mutual appreciation between followers of both religions. This interfaith volume discusses metaphysical traditions and philosophical studies born of Islam and Buddhism, places them in context with each other, thus encouraging understanding, and providing a point of reference for continued learning and cooperation.…

Paperback. Zustand: New.