Reflections - Softcover

Eaton, Gai

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903682827 ISBN 13: 9781903682821

Publisher: The Islamic Texts Society, 2012

Synopsis

Between the years 1978 and 1996, the late Gai Eaton gave a series of talks on BBC Radio about Islam and its role in contemporary society. Eighty-six of these talks―variously titled ''Reflections'', ''Words of Faith'' and ''Pause for Thought''―are published here for the first time as Reflections. Together these talks provide a beautifully clear and accessible introduction to the central tenets, principles and practices at the heart of Islam and, as such, are not only a unique guide for non-Muslims, but also an inspiring reminder to Muslims of the essence of their faith.

Connecting everything that Eaton discusses in Reflections are the two principles of the Oneness of God (Tawhid) and the Viceregency of man (khilafah). Therefore, whether discussing the five pillars of Islam or the sufi concepts of fear (makhafah), love (mahabbah) and knowledge (ma''rifah) or the idea of a ''just war'', or environmental changes, Gai Eaton reminds us that nothing is independent of the One who is Truth, Mercy and Beauty and that we, who are the Viceregents of the Truth, must―if we are to do justice to the potential within us―undertake the human struggle, the inner jihad, to convert our divided souls into unified, harmonious, balanced souls; souls not motivated by selfishness, self-regard and self-righteousness, but souls in a state of peace, illumined by the permanent consciousness of the Divine.

While always expresses himself as a Muslim, Gai Eaton''s voice, with all its wisdom, its humanity and its humour, speaks not only to Muslims but to all those interested in a spiritual approach to life.

About this title

About the Author

Gai Eaton was a teacher, a journalist, and a consultant for the Islamic Cultural Centre in London for more than 20 years. He was a member of the British Diplomatic Service and is the author of Islam and the Destiny of Man, King of the Castle, and Remembering God.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Islamic Texts Society
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1903682827
• ISBN 13: 9781903682821
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 183