Al-Ghazali and the Qur'an: One Book, Many Meanings (Culture and Civilization in the Middle East)

By: Martin Whittingham

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Synopsis: This book is the first of its kind to focus entirely on the Qur’anic interpretation of Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (1058-1111), a towering figure of Sunni Islam. Martin Whittingham explores both al-Ghazali’s hermeneutical methods and his interpretations of particular Quranic texts, and covers al-Ghazali’s mystical, legal and theological concerns. Divided into two parts: part one examines al-Ghazali’s legal and Sufi theoretical discussions part two asks how these theories relate to his practice, analysing the only three of al-Ghazali’s works which are centrally concerned with interpreting particular Qur’anic passages: Jawahir al-Qur’an (The Jewels of the Qur’an); Al-Qist as al-mustaqim (The Correct Balance); and Mishkat al-anwar (The Niche for Lights). Providing a new point of access to the works of al-Ghazali, this book will be welcomed by scholars and students of Islamic studies, religious studies, hermeneutics, and anyone interested in how Muslims understand the Qur’an.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781134186723
Related ISBNs:: 9780415759199, 9780203964651, 9780415663946, 9780415663946, 9780415375436, 9780415375436
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 04/11/20
Copyrighted By:: Martin Whittingham
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
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Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.