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RETHINKING ISLAM IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD _x0002_

Name: RETHINKING ISLAM IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD _x0002_
Brand: Vanguard Books
SKU: 0748619593
Price: 6589.0 PKR
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By CARL W ERNST

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Description

An introduction to Islam, today the faith of more than a billion people, set in the context of world history and of religious studies.

Carl Ernst brings together Islamic religious thought and lived experience to examine traditional spirituality and the contentious issues confronting Muslims today. His approach is balanced – both sympathetic and critical.

Besides providing a guide to the fundamental aspects of Islam – its sacred sources, ethical systems and spiritual practices – the author encourages the reader to reflect on these topics. This compact introduction will appeal to all those who want to understand both the historical aspects of Islam as well as the place of Islam in the contemporary world.

About the Author

Carl W. Ernst is a specialist in Islamic studies, with a focus on West and South Asia. His published research, based on the study of Arabic, Persian, and Urdu, has been mainly devoted to the study of Islam and Sufism. His most recent book, Following Muhammad: Rethinking Islam in the Contemporary World (UNC Press, 2003), has received several international awards, including the 2004 Bashrahil Prize for Outstanding Cultural Achievement. His current projects include Muslim interpretations of Hinduism and the literary translation of the Qur'an. His publications include Sufi Martyrs of Love: Chishti Sufism in South Asia and Beyond (co-authored with Bruce Lawrence, 2002); Teachings of Sufism (1999); a translation of The Unveiling of Secrets: Diary of a Sufi Master by Ruzbihan Baqli (1997);Guide to Sufism (1997); Ruzbihan Baqli: Mystical Experience and the Rhetoric of Sainthood in Persian Sufism (1996); Eternal Garden: Mysticism, History, and Politics at a South Asian Sufi Center (1993); and Words of Ecstasy in Sufism (1985).