The Islamic Tradition - An Introduction

Abd Al Zabbar Danner

ISBN 10: 8174353879 / ISBN 13: 9788174353870

Published by Adam Publishers & Distributors, 2004

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The Islamic Tradition An Introduction By Abd al Jabbar Danner (AKA Victor Danner) Paperback 312 Pages ISBN: 8174353879 Adam Publishers, India About The Book The Key to understanding Islam as both a religion and a civilization lies in its traditional doctrine. Numerous works on Islam have appeared in the West in the past century or so, explaining its ideas and practices, its history, its arts, and a host of other aspects. Most of these books were written by outsiders a few from the inside. This fact has to be taken into account when questioning both insiders conclusions and some outsiders conclusions that might not square with the Islamic tradition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Islamic Tradition - An Introduction
• Publisher: Adam Publishers & Distributors
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8174353879
• ISBN 13: 9788174353870
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Weight: 495 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Adam Publishers

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Written by a western Islamic scholar and convert to Islam like Muhammad Asad, Martin Lings and Mohammad Marmaduke Pickthall. The Key to understanding Islam as both a religion and a civilization lies in its traditional doctrine. The Spiritual reawakening of any society has always been the function of traditional doctrines. The traditional doctrine are still intact right down to the present among those who have remained faithful to their heritage. (Taken from the Preface.) Contents Preface The cycle of revelation Muhammad the Messenger The Nature of the Qura'an The Spiritual Path of Islam The Sacred Law of Islam The Islam Intellectual Tradition The Arts of Islam Contemporary Muslim World Notes Appendix I, II, III, IV List of References