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Following Muhammad

Rethinking Islam in the Contemporary World

By: Carl W. Ernst

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Following Muhammad

Rethinking Islam in the Contemporary World

By: Carl W. Ernst

Avoiding the traps of sensational political exposes and specialized scholarly Orientalism, Carl Ernst introduces readers to the profound spiritual resources of Islam while clarifying diversity and debate within the tradition. Framing his argument in terms of religious studies, Ernst describes how Protestant definitions of religion and anti-Muslim prejudice have affected views of Islam in Europe and America. He also covers the contemporary importance of Islam in both its traditional settings and its new locations and provides a context for understanding extremist movements like fundamentalism. He concludes with an overview of critical debates on important contemporary issues such as gender and veiling, state politics, and science and religion.

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Sufism

An Introduction to the Mystical Tradition of Islam

By: Carl W. Ernst

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Sufism

An Introduction to the Mystical Tradition of Islam

By: Carl W. Ernst

The classic introduction to the philosophies, practices, and history of Sufism, the mystical tradition of Islam The Sufis are as diverse as the countries in which they've flourished—from Morocco to India to China—and as varied as their distinctive forms of art, music, poetry, and dance. They are said to represent the mystical heart of Islam, yet the term Sufism is notoriously difficult to define, as it means different things to different people both within and outside the tradition. With that fact in mind, Carl Ernst explores the broadest range of Sufi philosophies and practices to provide one of the most complete and comprehensive introductions to Sufism available in English. He traces the history of the movement from the earliest days of Islam to the present day, along the way examining its relationship to the larger world of Islam and its encounters with both fundamentalism and secularism in the modern world.

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Following Muhammad

Rethinking Islam in the Contemporary World

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Rethinking Islam in the Contemporary World

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An Introduction to the Mystical Tradition of Islam

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An Introduction to the Mystical Tradition of Islam

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Ruzbihan Baqli

Mysticism and the Rhetoric of Sainthood in Persian Sufism

By: Carl W. Ernst

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Ruzbihan Baqli

Mysticism and the Rhetoric of Sainthood in Persian Sufism

By: Carl W. Ernst

The first full-length study devoted tothe life and mystical experiences of one of the outstanding figures in Persian Sufism.

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Following Muhammad (EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition)

By: Carl W. Ernst

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Following Muhammad (EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition)

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[In this book, the author] introduces readers to the profound spiritual resources of Islam while clarifying diversity and debate within the tradition. One out of five people in the world are Muslim only 18 percent of those, however, are Arab. [The author] moves away from a Middle Eastern bias, addressing the pluralistic nature of Muslim societies and thought. Framing his argument in terms of religious studies, [he] describes how Protestant definitions of religion and anti-Muslim prejudice have affected views of Islam in Europe and America. [He] also covers the contemporary importance of Islam in both its traditional settings and its new locations and provides a context for understanding extremist movements like fundamentalism. With translations of selections from Islamic texts, some appearing in English for the first time, [he] offers access to Muslim voices and key themes, particularly the central role of the Prophet Muhammad. He concludes with an overview of critical debates on important contemporary issues such as gender and veiling, state politics, and science and religion. A concise selected reading list provides a helpful guide for future study. This ... introduction to Islam should be every non-Muslim's first resource for learning about a religion that is a major presence in the world.-http://www.loc.gov.

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ReadHowYouWant.com

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1442994096

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Words of Ecstasy in Sufism

By: Carl W. Ernst

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Words of Ecstasy in Sufism

By: Carl W. Ernst

This is the first in-depth study in English of the import and impact of ecstatic utterances (shathiyat) in classical Islamic mysticism. It makes available an important body of mystical aphorisms and reveals not only the significance of these sayings in the Sufi tradition, but also explains their controversial impact on Islamic law and society. This study descrives the development and interpretation of shathiyat in classical Sufism and analyzes the principal themes and rhetorical styles of these sayings, using as a basis the authoritative Commentary on Ecstatic Sayings by Ruzbihan Baqli of Shiraz. The special topic of mystical faith and infidelity receives particular emphasis as a type of ecstatic expression that self-reflectively meditates on the inadequacy of language to describe mystical experience. The social impact of ecstatic sayings is clarified by an analysis of the political causes of Sufi heresy trials (Nuri, Hallaj, and 'Ayn al-Qudat) and the later elaboration of Sufi martyrologies. This study also examines the attitudes of Islamic legal scholars toward shathiyat, and concludes with a comparison of Sufi ecstatic expressions with other types of inspired speech.

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State University of New York Press

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1438402139

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How to Read the Qur_an

A New Guide, with Select Translations

By: Carl W. Ernst

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How to Read the Qur_an

A New Guide, with Select Translations

By: Carl W. Ernst

Presents the Koran in an historical, nontheological manner in order to make it easier to approach, read, and understand for Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

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0807835161

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Thinking through Technology

The Path between Engineering and Philosophy

By: Carl Mitcham

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Thinking through Technology

The Path between Engineering and Philosophy

By: Carl Mitcham

What does it mean to think about technology philosophically? Why try? These are the issues that Carl Mitcham addresses in this work, a comprehensive, critical introduction to the philosophy of technology and a discussion of its sources and uses. Tracing the changing meaning of "technology" from ancient times to our own, Mitcham identifies the most important traditions of critical analysis of technology: the engineering approach, which assumes the centrality of technology in human life; and the humanities approach, which is concerned with its moral and cultural boundaries. Mitcham bridges these two traditions through an analysis of discussions of engineering design, of the distinction between tools and machines, and of engineering science itself. He looks at technology as it is experienced in everyday life—as material objects (from kitchenware to computers), as knowledge ( including recipes, rules, theories, and intuitive "know-how"), as activity (design, construction, and use), and as volition (knowing how to use technology and understanding its consequences). By elucidating these multiple aspects, Mitcham establishes criteria for a more comprehensive analysis of ethical issues in applications of science and technology. This book will guide anyone wanting to reflect on technology and its moral implications.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226825396

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Eternal Garden

Mysticism, History, and Politics at a South Asian Sufi Center

By: Carl W. Ernst

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Eternal Garden

Mysticism, History, and Politics at a South Asian Sufi Center

By: Carl W. Ernst

Ernst's research, based on rare Persian manuscripts preserved in Sufi shrines in the medieval town of Khuldabad, a major center of pilgrimage in the Indian Deccan, reveals the mystical teachings and practices of the Chishti Sufi order as taught by the ecstatic Shaykh Burhan al-Din Gharib (d. 1337) and his disciples. The book clarifies the diverse historiographical approaches found in an array of narratives. It redefines major topics in the often emotionally charged study of religion and history in South Asia, and it raises provocative theses on much-argued topics such as the basis of Islamic political power in South Asia and the alleged roles of Sufis as warriors and missionaries.

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1438402120

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I Cannot Write My Life

Islam, Arabic, and Slavery in Omar ibn Said's America

By: Mbaye Lo,Carl W. Ernst

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I Cannot Write My Life

Islam, Arabic, and Slavery in Omar ibn Said's America

By: Mbaye Lo,Carl W. Ernst

Omar ibn Said (1770–1863) was a Muslim scholar from West Africa who spent more than fifty years enslaved in the North Carolina household of James Owen, brother of Governor John Owen. In 1831 Omar composed a brief autobiography, the only known narrative written in Arabic by an enslaved person in North America, and he became famous for his Arabic writings. His enslavers also provided him with an Arabic Bible and claimed Omar as a convert to Christianity, prompting wonder and speculation among amateur scholars of Islam, white slave owners, and missionaries. But these self-proclaimed experts were unable or unwilling to understand Omar's writings, and his voice was suppressed for two centuries. Mbaye Lo and Carl W. Ernst here weave fresh and accurate translations of Omar's eighteen surviving writings, for the first time identifying his quotations from Islamic theological texts, correcting many distortions, and providing the fullest possible account of his life and significance. Placing Omar at the center of a broader network of the era's literary and religious thought, Lo and Ernst restore Omar's voice, his sophisticated engagement with Islamic and Christian theologies, his Arabic skills, and his extraordinary efforts to express himself and exert agency despite his enslavement.

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How to Read the Qur'an

A New Guide, with Select Translations

By: Carl W. Ernst

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How to Read the Qur'an

A New Guide, with Select Translations

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A compact introduction and reader's guide to the Qur'an.

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How to Read the Qur'an

A New Guide, with Select Translations

By: Carl W. Ernst

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How to Read the Qur'an

A New Guide, with Select Translations

By: Carl W. Ernst

For anyone, non-Muslim or Muslim, who wants to know how to approach, read, and understand the text of the Qur'an, How to Read the Qur'an offers a compact introduction and reader's guide. Using a chronological reading of the text according to the conclusions of modern scholarship, Carl W. Ernst offers a nontheological approach that treats the Qur'an as a historical text that unfolded over time, in dialogue with its audience, during the career of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Eternal Garden

Mysticism, History, and Politics at a South Asian Sufi Center

By: Carl W. Ernst

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Mysticism, History, and Politics at a South Asian Sufi Center

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Wiley Encyclopedia of Food Science and Technology, Volume 4

By: Frederick J. Francis,Christine M. Bruhn,Pavinee Chinachoti,Fergus M. Clydesdale,Michael P. Doyle,Kristen McNutt,William D. Powrie,Carl K. Winter

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Wiley Encyclopedia of Food Science and Technology, Volume 4

By: Frederick J. Francis,Christine M. Bruhn,Pavinee Chinachoti,Fergus M. Clydesdale,Michael P. Doyle,Kristen McNutt,William D. Powrie,Carl K. Winter

Annotation Now in a thoroughly-updated and expanded second edition, Wiley Encyclopedia of Food Science and Technology covers fundamental concepts and practical requirements in food science, as well as cutting-edge technological and industry information. The encyclopedia features A-to-Z coverage of all aspects of food science, including: the properties, analysis, and processing of foods; genetic engineering of new food products; and nutrition. In addition, nontechnical information is included, such as descriptions of selected scientific institutions, and research and development in government agencies. Like the first edition, this Second Edition will become the standard reference for food scientists, bioengineers, and biotechnologists. From reviews of the first edition: " ... fills a definite need in the food science and technology literature ... I have little doubt that this encyclopedia will become one of the classic works in this ever-growing subject."--Food and Chemistry

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I Cannot Write My Life

Islam, Arabic, and Slavery in Omar ibn Said's America

By: Mbaye Lo,Carl W. Ernst

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I Cannot Write My Life

Islam, Arabic, and Slavery in Omar ibn Said's America

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Sacred Spaces

A Journey with the Sufis of the Indus

By: Samina Quraeshi

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Sacred Spaces

A Journey with the Sufis of the Indus

By: Samina Quraeshi

Quraeshi provides a vision of Islam in South Asia enriched by art and by a female perspective on the diversity of Islamic expressions of faith. An account of a journey through the author’s childhood homeland, the book reveals the deeply spiritual nature of major centers of Sufism in the central and northwestern heartlands of South Asia.

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0873658590

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Sufi Martyrs of Love

The Chishti Order in South Asia and Beyond

By: C. Ernst,B. Lawrence

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Sufi Martyrs of Love

The Chishti Order in South Asia and Beyond

By: C. Ernst,B. Lawrence

Sufism is a religion which emphasizes direct knowledge of the divine within each person, and meditation, music, song, and dance are seen as crucial spiritual strides toward attaining unity with God. Sufi paths of mysticism and devotion, motivated by Islamic ideals, are still chosen by men and women in countries from Morocco to China, and there are nearly one hundred orders around the world, eighty of which are present and thriving in the United States. The Chishti Sufi order has been the most widespread and popular of all Sufi traditions since the twelfth-century. Sufi Martyrs of Love offers a critical perspective on Western attitudes towards Islam and Sufism, clarifying its contemporary importance, both in the West and in traditional Sufi homelands. Finally, it provides access to the voices of Sufi authorities, through the translation of texts being offered in English for the first time.

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