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Sufi Aesthetics

Beauty, Love, and the Human Form in the Writings of Ibn 'Arabi and 'Iraqi

By: Cyrus Ali Zargar

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Sufi Aesthetics

Beauty, Love, and the Human Form in the Writings of Ibn 'Arabi and 'Iraqi

By: Cyrus Ali Zargar

Sufi Aesthetics argues that the interpretive keys to erotic Sufi poems and their medieval commentaries lie in understanding a unique perceptual experience. Using careful analysis of primary texts, Cyrus Ali Zargar explores the theoretical and poetic pronouncements of two major Muslim mystics, Muhyi al-Din ibn al-'Arabi (d. 1240) and Fakhr al-Din 'Iraqi (d. 1289), under the premise that behind any literary tradition exist organic aesthetic values. The complex assertions of these Sufis appear not as abstract theory, but as a way of seeing all things, including the sensory world. The Sufi masters, Zargar asserts, shared an aesthetic vision quite different from those who have often studied them. Sufism's foremost theoretician, Ibn 'Arabi, is presented from a neglected perspective as a poet, aesthete, and lover of the human form. Ibn 'Arabi in fact proclaimed a view of human beauty markedly similar to that of many mystics from a Persian contemplative school of thought, the "School of Passionate Love," which would later find its epitome in 'Iraqi, one of Persian literature's most celebrated poet-saints. Through this aesthetic approach, this comparative study overturns assumptions made not only about Sufism and classical Arabic and Persian poetry, but also other uses of erotic imagery in Muslim approaches to sexuality, the human body, and the paradise of the afterlife described in the Qur'an.

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Univ of South Carolina Press

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1611171830

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9781611171839

The Great One

By: Cyrus M. Esmaili

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The Great One

By: Cyrus M. Esmaili

It is the dawning of a new world where a genderless Great One is assumed to know everything humanly possible. All that matters is its thoughts. It, however, carries a huge burden. It must engage an endless line of seekers, one at a time, on a mission to examine the nature of humanity. A man embraces his first new destiny that radiates compassionate thoughts and questions, such as Who do I want to be? As he does so, he is approached by a beautiful being who immediately envelops him in a complete state of surrender. Just as they discover their energetic fusion, a bright light appears who offers them a promise that will be fulfilledbut only by paying a price. As the man moves in time-space, he eventually joins several companions on a trail to meet the Great One. As he finally arrives in the Great Ones presence, the man engages in an unforgettable philosophical discussion about life. In this futuristic tale that offers a compelling illustration of what an active imagination can truly achieve, a man on a quest for the truth explores the vastness of humanity and all it encompasses as he moves through time and space.

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332

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iUniverse

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1462031706

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9781462031702

A FAREWELL TO SORROW

By: Cyrus Shahrzad

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A FAREWELL TO SORROW

By: Cyrus Shahrzad

This book is a novel and pretty much romantic in nature but do content two different subject matters. Other than the fact that the book covers a period of time when Iran was in turmoils of post Coup De Tat of 1953, and revolts of 1957 and Islamic uprising of 1963-which ended up with a revolution that borough the Islamic Republic to power in 1973. There is a deep romantic love which the writer-the hero- tries to bypass all the turmoils and keeps the love above all. The hardship of entering the US-the Thresholds of Innocence--in early sixties, at the time where Shah had requested that US not allow Iranian students to arrive and stay in US, and all that it took for a runaway student to make himself set in his new home. The novels are written in a simple and easy understanding of the events. The hero and the atmosphere in wich the story takes place is new and heart warming and true to deep romance which is rooted in the Middle Eastern culture.

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372

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Xlibris Corporation

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1450059414

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9781450059411

Imagine

By: Cyrus M. Esmaili

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Imagine

By: Cyrus M. Esmaili

It is my determined intention to explore the many branching and intertwining interactions of three components of the self: internal, social, and universal. Poetry allows me to be cynical, argumentative, didactic, eclectic, scientific, absurd, surrealistic and speculative, all at the same instance of expression. To argue in the format of harmoniously overlapping dichotomies and abstract ideas is something with which I am driven. Our cumulative understanding of the universe is growing as the individual understanding of its significance and dimensions is shrinking. It is my intent to harmoniously mix politics, love, history, passion and compassion, science and metaphysics to create a unique perspective on existence. Our cumulative understanding of the universe is growing as the individual understanding of its significance and dimensions is shrinking. It is my intent to harmoniously mix politics, love, history, passion and compassion, science and metaphysics to create a dynamic explanation of existence.

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338

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iUniverse

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0595477879

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9780595477876

Iran and The West

A Critical Bibliography

By: Cyrus Ghani

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Iran and The West

A Critical Bibliography

By: Cyrus Ghani

First Published in 1987, this volume offers a bibliography of biographies, autobiographies and books on contemporary politics by prominent 20th century figures on the topic of Iran.

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Routledge

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1136144668

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9781136144660

Land of the Turquoise Mountains

Journeys Across Iran

By: Cyrus Massoudi

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Land of the Turquoise Mountains

Journeys Across Iran

By: Cyrus Massoudi

For Cyrus Massoudi, a young British-born Iranian, the country his parents were forced to flee thirty years ago was a place wholly unknown to him. Wanting to make sense of his roots and piece together the divided, divisive and deeply contradictory puzzle that is contemporary Iran, he embarked on a series of journeys that spanned hundreds of miles and thousands of years. Rich portrayals of Sufis and ageing aristocrats, smugglers and underground rock bands are all woven together with history, religion and mythology to form a unique portrait of contemporary Iranian society. And, running through the heart of the narrative, lies Massoudi's poignant personal quest; his struggle echoing that of Iran itself, as it fights to forge a cohesive modern identity. Land of the Turquoise Mountains reveals a world beyond the propaganda-driven, media-fuelled image of fractious, flag-burning fundamentalism and provides a compelling glimpse both into the heart of a deeply misunderstood nation and into what it is to seek out and discover one's heritage.

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259

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0857724568

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9780857724564

Iranian Entomology - An Introduction

Volume 1: Faunal Studies. Volume 2: Applied Entomology

By: Cyrus Abivardi

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Iranian Entomology - An Introduction

Volume 1: Faunal Studies. Volume 2: Applied Entomology

By: Cyrus Abivardi

This major work presents the first comprehensive survey on entomological studies in Iran from prehistoric periods up to modern times. This concise collection and excerpts from the literature are complemented by over 130 color figures of superb quality showing insects and their habitats. Volume 1 Faunal Studies concentrates on the systematic taxonomy of Iranian insects. It also lists all members of Rhopalocera (butterflies) and four families of Heterocera (moths). An introductory chapter is reserved for basic information on the geography, vegetation and climate of Iran. Volume 2 Applied Entomology starts with a chapter on the history of entomology in Iran until current times. Several chapters cover agricultural aspects of entomology, such as destructive insects, biological control or cultivars exhibiting resistance to insect pests. Other chapters are on medical entomology, e.g. mosquito-, sandfly- or flea-borne diseases and human myiasis.

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618

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3540675922

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9783540675921

The Codex

By: Cyrus Rumi

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The Codex

By: Cyrus Rumi

Contains a series of revolutionary revelations for those who are spiritually inclined and wish to experience the world from a different theological perspective. This book speaks to individuals, communities and nations on various levels, spiritually and rationally. It is suitable to those interested in non-institutional forms of belief.

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Troubador Publishing Ltd

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1906221197

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9781906221195

Polished Mirror

Storytelling and the Pursuit of Virtue in Islamic Philosophy and Sufism

By: Cyrus Ali Zargar

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Polished Mirror

Storytelling and the Pursuit of Virtue in Islamic Philosophy and Sufism

By: Cyrus Ali Zargar

Islamic philosophy and Sufism evolved as distinct yet interweaving strands of Islamic thought and practice. Despite differences, they have shared a concern with the perfection of the soul through the development of character. In The Polished Mirror, Cyrus Ali Zargar studies the ways in which, through teaching and storytelling, pre-modern Muslims lived, negotiated, and cultivated virtues. Examining the writings of philosophers, ascetics, poets, and saints, he locates virtue ethics within a dynamic moral tradition. Innovative, engaging, and approachable, this work – the first in the English language to explore Islamic ethics in the fascinating context of narrative – will be a valuable resource for both students and scholars.

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448

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Simon and Schuster

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1786072025

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9781786072023

Religion of Love

Sufism and Self-Transformation in the Poetic Imagination of ʿAṭṭār

By: Cyrus Ali Zargar

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Religion of Love

Sufism and Self-Transformation in the Poetic Imagination of ʿAṭṭār

By: Cyrus Ali Zargar

Religion of Love explores the life and work of the Persian Sufi poet and sage Farīd al-Dīn ʿAṭṭār. ʿAṭṭār changed the face of world literature, leaving his impact on all cultures that have valued Persian Sufi writings. Considered for the first time through the lens of religious studies, ʿAṭṭār's oeuvre offers much to contemporary readers. ʿAṭṭār's poems cast a light on the relationship between revelation and the intellect. They also encourage liberation from self-centeredness through the fiery path of love. Thus, Religion of Love considers one of Persian literature's greatest poets as more than just a poet, but as a thinker and a commentator on moral psychology, ethics, and the intellectual debates of his age, debates that shed light on today's religious complexities.

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State University of New York Press

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1438498683

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9781438498683

Off the Radar

A Father's Secret, a Mother's Heroism, and a Son's Quest

By: Cyrus Copeland

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Off the Radar

A Father's Secret, a Mother's Heroism, and a Son's Quest

By: Cyrus Copeland

A spy story, a mystery, a father-son heartbreaker: Cyrus Copeland seeks the truth about his father, an American executive arrested in Iran for spying at the time of the 1979 hostage crisis, then put on trial for his life in a Revolutionary Court. As a young boy living in Tehran in 1979, Cyrus Copeland—child of an American father and Iranian mother—never dreamed that his dad, an employee of Westinghouse, would be in danger for his life. That is, until the moment his father was arrested on espionage charges and put on trial in a Revolutionary Court. Almost simultaneously, more than fifty other Americans were taken hostage at the U.S. Embassy by Islamist militants, an event that has recently captivated the world again with the success of the book and film Argo. With the hostage crisis receiving most of the attention from the media and White House, it was largely left to Copeland’s mother and family to negotiate his father’s reprieve from the firing squad. Now, more than thirty years later, Copeland sets out to find the truth about his father and his role in the Iranian hostage crisis. Was he in fact an intelligence operative—a weapons-system expert—caught red-handed by the Iranian regime, or was he innocent all along? Part mystery, part reportage, and part detective work, Copeland’s brilliantly original family epic is a powerful memoir and adventure.

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Penguin

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0698170725

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9780698170728

The Ethics of Karbala

Myths, Modernity, and Virtues of Nobility

By: Cyrus Ali Zargar

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The Ethics of Karbala

Myths, Modernity, and Virtues of Nobility

By: Cyrus Ali Zargar

The Ethics of Karbala investigates the relationship between sacred narratives and the development of character. Focusing on the warrior ethos expressed in accounts of the Battle of Karbala, Zargar searches for the place of the martial virtues in modern life and warfare. This book is the first of its kind in taking a virtue ethics approach to the study of Islamic history. It offers an ethical analysis of arguably the most pivotal moment in Islamic history. To do so, it makes use of interdisciplinary methods, especially global philosophy and religious studies, and draws on philosophical concepts spanning from Nietzsche to Iqbal. The book’s clear and engaging prose makes it accessible to readers seeking a profound understanding of intersections between practical philosophy and religious myths. This book targets upper-level undergraduate readers seeking to discover Islamic ethics. It will serve nonspecialists, specialists in Shiʿi Islamic studies, and all those interested in Islamic ethics, virtue ethics, cross-cultural philosophy, Nietzsche studies, military science, and religious studies.

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112

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Taylor & Francis

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1040115713

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9781040115718

Farewell Shiraz

An Iranian Memoir of Revolution and Exile

By: Cyrus Kadivar

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Farewell Shiraz

An Iranian Memoir of Revolution and Exile

By: Cyrus Kadivar

In October 1999 during a trip to Cairo, Cyrus Kadivar, an exiled Iranian living in London, visited the tomb of the last shah and opened a Pandora's box. Haunted by nostalgia for a bygone era, he recalled a protected and idyllic childhood in the fabled city of Shiraz and his coming of age during the 1979 Iranian revolution. Back in London, he reflected on what had happened to him and his family after their uprooting and decided to conduct his own investigation into why he lost his country. He spent the next ten years seeking out witnesses who would shed light on the last days of Pahlavi rule. Among those he met were a former empress, ex-courtiers, disaffected revolutionaries, and the bereaved relatives of those who perished in the cataclysm. In Farewell Shiraz, Kadivar tells the story of his family and childhood against the tumultuous backdrop of twentieth-century Iran, from the 1905-1907 Constitutional Revolution to the fall of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, before presenting accounts of his meetings with key witnesses to the Shah's fall and the rise of Khomeini. Each of the people interviewed provides a richly detailed picture of the momentous events that took place and the human drama behind them. Combining exquisite vignettes with rare testimonials and first-hand interviews, Farewell Shiraz draws us into a sweeping yet often intimate account of a vanished world and offers a compelling investigation into a political earthquake whose reverberations still live with us today.

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American University in Cairo Press

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1617977950

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9781617977954

The Moments in Life

By: Cyrus Cyrus

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The Moments in Life

By: Cyrus Cyrus

Readers related to the characters in the stories - some readers might even be surprised that the story is about them.

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266

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Xlibris Corporation

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166416037X

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9781664160378

Scrolls of Insanity

By: Cyrus Dionysis

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Scrolls of Insanity

By: Cyrus Dionysis

My title paints in a retrospectively meditationally symbolic literary style my journey to delirious mania which is by analogy the F-35 in the mental disorders arsenal; it is the far cutting edge of manicdepressive disorder. It artistically chronicles my creeds, philosophies, ideas, assumptions, pathologies, experiences, and illusions from which my insanity emerged. It is a terrifying and horrifying, but spectacularly satisafying upon completion: a mental black hole.

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Ukiyoto Publishing

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9364944313

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9789364944311

The Travels of Cyrus

By: Ramsay (Andrew Michael),Cyrus

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The Travels of Cyrus

By: Ramsay (Andrew Michael),Cyrus

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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