Spiritual Gems of Islam: Insights & Practices from the Qur'an, Hadith, Rumi & Muslim Teaching Stories to Enlighten the Heart & Mind - Softcover

Jamal Rahman, Imam

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1459668219 ISBN 13: 9781459668218

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant, 2013

Synopsis

This intriguing introduction to Islamic spirituality can be a companion on your own spiritual journey.
Over the centuries, Islamic sages have gleaned timeless spiritual insights and practices from sacred texts, meditation and knowledge of the heart. These have been passed down from generation to generation. This book invites readers of any religion - or none - to drink from the wellspring of Islamic spirituality and use its wisdom to nourish their own spiritual path.
The gems included in this spiritual treasure chest are reflections on verses of beauty and wisdom from the Qur'an, sayings of the Prophet Muhammad and Sufi poets, especially, the thirteenth - century Rumi. Also woven into the chapters are teaching stories, especially those of Mulla Nasruddin, Islam's great comic foil.

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Review

"Beautiful, helpful and timely . All those interested in the spiritual life, God, interfaith dialogue, peace and our shared human journey through life will find this to be a treasure trove of wisdom and spiritual insight." Rev. John Dear, author, Transfiguration: A Meditation on Transforming Ourselves and Our World

"Whether you have read these classic Islamic teachings before or they are new to you, you will find wisdom, deepen your compassion and enrich your spiritual life." Amir Hussain, editor, Journal of the American Academy of Religion

Invokes the power of the Qur'an to open the doors of the heart and invite us into a direct encounter with the source of Mercy and Compassion . As a lifelong seeker of the world's wisdom in every tradition, this is the book I have been waiting for. Mirabai Starr, author, God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity & Islam

A gem all its own a wonderful guidebook to spiritual living . Allows the Qur an to speak beyond the boundaries of Islam. Rami Shapiro, author, The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice

Beautiful reaches deep into the heart and soul, reminding us of our divine nature. Allow its deep Qur anic wisdom to guide you on your journey Home. Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, PhD, Sufi teacher; author, Prayer of the Heart in Christian and Sufi Mysticism

A modern-day jewel of some of the richest offerings of Islam . Goes to the very depth of the rich oceans of Islamic spirituality to bring us pearls of wisdom and beauty. Omid Safi, professor of Islamic studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; author, Memories of Muhammad"

"Beautiful, helpful and timely . All those interested in the spiritual life, God, interfaith dialogue, peace and our shared human journey through life will find this to be a treasure trove of wisdom and spiritual insight."
Rev. John Dear, author, Transfiguration: A Meditation on Transforming Ourselves and Our World

"Whether you have read these classic Islamic teachings before or they are new to you, you will find wisdom, deepen your compassion and enrich your spiritual life."
Amir Hussain, editor, Journal of the American Academy of Religion

Invokes the power of the Qur'an to open the doors of the heart and invite us into a direct encounter with the source of Mercy and Compassion . As a lifelong seeker of the world's wisdom in every tradition, this is the book I have been waiting for.
Mirabai Starr, author, God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity & Islam

A gem all its own a wonderful guidebook to spiritual living . Allows the Qur an to speak beyond the boundaries of Islam.
Rami Shapiro, author, The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice

Beautiful reaches deep into the heart and soul, reminding us of our divine nature. Allow its deep Qur anic wisdom to guide you on your journey Home.
Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, PhD, Sufi teacher; author, Prayer of the Heart in Christian and Sufi Mysticism

A modern-day jewel of some of the richest offerings of Islam . Goes to the very depth of the rich oceans of Islamic spirituality to bring us pearls of wisdom and beauty.
Omid Safi, professor of Islamic studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; author, Memories of Muhammad

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"Beautiful, helpful and timely.... All those interested in the spiritual life, God, interfaith dialogue, peace and our shared human journey through life will find this to be a treasure trove of wisdom and spiritual insight."
--Rev. John Dear, author, Transfiguration: A Meditation on Transforming Ourselves and Our World

"Whether you have read these classic Islamic teachings before or they are new to you, you will find wisdom, deepen your compassion and enrich your spiritual life."
--Amir Hussain, editor, Journal of the American Academy of Religion

"Invokes the power of the Qur'an to open the doors of the heart and invite us into a direct encounter with the source of Mercy and Compassion.... As a lifelong seeker of the world's wisdom in every tradition, this is the book I have been waiting for."
--Mirabai Starr, author, God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity & Islam

"A gem all its own ... a wonderful guidebook to spiritual living.... Allows the Qur'an to speak beyond the boundaries of Islam."
--Rami Shapiro, author, The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice

"Beautiful ... reaches deep into the heart and soul, reminding us of our divine nature. Allow its deep Qur'anic wisdom to guide you on your journey Home."
--Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, PhD, Sufi teacher; author, Prayer of the Heart in Christian and Sufi Mysticism

"A modern-day jewel of some of the richest offerings of Islam.... Goes to the very depth of the rich oceans of Islamic spirituality to bring us pearls of wisdom and beauty."
--Omid Safi, professor of Islamic studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; author, Memories of Muhammad

About the Author

""Imam Jamal Rahman, a popular speaker on Islam, Sufi spirituality and interfaith relations, has been featured in the New York Times, CBS News, BBC and various NPR programs. Co-founder and Muslim Sufi minister at Interfaith Community Church and adjunct faculty at Seattle University, he is a former host of Interfaith Talk Radio and travels nationally and internationally, presenting at retreats and workshops. He is coauthor of Getting to the Heart of Interfaith: The Eye-Opening, Hope-Filled Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi & an Imam and Religion Gone Astray: What We Found at the Heart of Interfaith, and author of The Fragrance of Faith: The Enlightened Heart of Islam, among other books""

About this edition

• Publisher: ReadHowYouWant
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1459668219
• ISBN 13: 9781459668218
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 316