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Title: The Vision of Islam (Visions of Reality. Understanding Religions) by Sachiko Murata, William C. Chittick ISBN: 1-55778-516-3 Publisher: Paragon House Pub. Date: January, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.41 (27 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Best introductory book on Islam
Comment: Murata and Chittick approach Islam from the Muslim perspective through the Quran and Hadith (sayings of the Prophet). They dispense with the historical narrative explanations of the religion, and concentrate on the religious concepts that together make the heart of the religion. This is religion as it should be studied, the approach (known as the phenomonological approach) gives the reader an insight into the individual Muslim's understanding of the faith, their relationship to God and how this, in turn, impacts on society. All too often, books on religion either shy away from this approach or ignore it completely. The result is an unprejudiced, non-judgemental book that is accessible to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. A friend of mine who read the book commented 'Being particularly interested in current affairs, I always saw Islam as a violent religion, but this book, from the word go, radiates peace and shows the peace within Islam'. Rather apt as the 'Islam' translates as 'peace' and 'submission' - the complete definition being 'peace through submission'. Muslims are therefore striving for peace through submission to God - a process this books charts with objectivity, compassion, understanding and reason. I cannot recommend it enough to Muslims and people interested in a grounded understanding of Islam.
Rating: 5
Summary: Simple and Complex, like life...
Comment: First let me say that I consider myself a well-informed Muslim with mixed liberal and conservative views, depending on the issue at hand. I only read parts of this book before I recommended it to an American friend of mine who asked me for a book about Islam... and she loved it. The book is both beautiful and illuminating, written in a simple and friendly style, based on a series of lectures. I have read many books about Islam and by far this one is the best (to come from a non-Muslim), although not the most comprehensive. After this I would like to attempt a reply to a confused reader who reviwed the book on August 3rd and attacked Islam and all other world religions as well. To him or her I say that religions are like any other part of our life, they can be ABUSED, and this is no fault of Islam or any other religion. In this Islam, Christianity, Budhism, etc... are not different from, say, nuclear power, or chemistry, or books... confusion, war, rape, murder, etc. are the result of a confused and stupid mind that falls victim to its own sinister desires. For most people, religion provides peace and spiritual guidance and attainment. But that doesn't come through knowing about religion, but through LIVING it. Islam is a lifestyle. Any body can claim they are religious and can commit the most horrendous crimes in the name of relgion or in the name of Marxism or Capitalism or any other creed. Islam can show you how to be a good human being, but it cannot force you to be one. One has to Strive (jihad) to be good in this world by overcoming one's own unwholesome desires. For those who vilify Islam or any other religion, I say you first need to clean your heart and mind of the athiest confused clutter in your heads. Then take a long nice walk to a mosque or a church, and sit in peace with yourself and God...Life is a mystery that we can only guess at through God's signs...And He knows best, the Absolute, the All-Knowing.
Rating: 5
Summary: Best Introductory Book On Islam Available
Comment: Sachiko Murata who wrote "Tao of Islam" and her husband William Chittick, translator of "As-Sahifa Al Kamilah Al Sajjadiyyah by Ali Ibn Al Husayn" and various books on Tassawuf have produced the most comprehensive and thorough book introducing Islam. You will not find the typical devotional material here. Those pamphlet-books which declare "Islam The Greatest Religion" have done enough damage already. In this title you will find an exploration of the intellectual and spiritual realms of thought which have defined and constituted Islam up until the contemporary age. They have broken the book down into three parts primarily, the first is called "Islam" and deals with the basics of religious foundation, the second is called "Iman" which pertains to the spiritual dimensions of self-surrender, and the third is called "Ihsan" which deals with the elaboration and beautification both inwardly and outwardly of the deen. This is the best title available, and trust me I've just about read them all, introducing Islam to the lay-person, Muslim and Non-Muslim alike.
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Title: Sufism by William C. Chittick ISBN: 1851682112 Publisher: Oneworld Publications Pub. Date: 01 February, 2000 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: The Heart of Islam : Enduring Values for Humanity by Seyyed Hossein Nasr ISBN: 0060099240 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 03 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
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Title: Islam,: The Straight Path by John L. Esposito ISBN: 0195112342 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: January, 1998 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Ideals and Realities of Islam by Seyyed Hossein Nasr, ABC International Group Inc. ISBN: 193063711X Publisher: ABC International Group, Inc. Pub. Date: 01 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources by Martin Lings ISBN: 0892811706 Publisher: Inner Traditions Intl Ltd Pub. Date: September, 1987 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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