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Islam

An Introduction

By: Annemarie Schimmel,Former Professor Emerita Indo-Muslim Culture Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Annemarie Schimmel

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Islam

An Introduction

By: Annemarie Schimmel,Former Professor Emerita Indo-Muslim Culture Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Annemarie Schimmel

It is a splendid introduction--carefully researched and comprehensive, yet readable. It corrects many popular and erroneous notions about Islam that prevail in non-Muslim societies. For the general reader there are many profound insights of great consequence, for example, the passages on women, marriage, and inheritance, or the section on jihad, nearly always completely misunderstood in the press." -- BOOK JACKET.

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0791413276

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Mystical Dimensions of Islam

By: Annemarie Schimmel

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Mystical Dimensions of Islam

By: Annemarie Schimmel

Thirty-five years after its original publication, Mystical Dimensions of Islam still stands as the most valuable introduction to Sufism, the main form of Islamic mysticism. This edition brings to a new generation of readers Annemarie Schimmel's his

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Univ of North Carolina Press

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0807899763

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9780807899762

The Mystery of Numbers

By: Annemarie Schimmel

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The Mystery of Numbers

By: Annemarie Schimmel

In this fascinating book Schimmel shows that numbers have been filled with mystery and meaning since the earliest times, and across every society. She conducts an illuminating tour of the mysteries attributed to numbers and their symbolism. 45 halftones; 64 linecuts.

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Oxford University Press

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0195089197

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9780195089196

A Two-Colored Brocade

The Imagery of Persian Poetry

By: Annemarie Schimmel

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A Two-Colored Brocade

The Imagery of Persian Poetry

By: Annemarie Schimmel

Annemarie Schimmel, one of the world's foremost authorities on Persian literature, provides a comprehensive introduction to the complicated and highly sophisticated system of rhetoric and imagery used by the poets of Iran, Ottoman Turkey, and Muslim India. She shows that these images have been used and refined over the centuries and reflect the changing conditions in the Muslim world. According to Schimmel, Persian poetry does not aim to be spontaneous in spirit or highly personal in form. Instead it is rooted in conventions and rules of prosody, rhymes, and verbal instrumentation. Ideally, every verse should be like a precious stone--perfectly formed and multifaceted--and convey the dynamic relationship between everyday reality and the transcendental. Persian poetry, Schimmel explains, is more similar to medieval European verse than Western poetry as it has been written since the Romantic period. The characteristic verse form is the ghazal--a set of rhyming couplets--which serves as a vehicle for shrouding in conventional tropes the poet's real intentions. Because Persian poetry is neither narrative nor dramatic in its overall form, its strength lies in an "architectonic" design; each precisely expressed image is carefully fitted into a pattern of linked figures of speech. Schimmel shows that at its heart Persian poetry transforms the world into a web of symbols embedded in Islamic culture.

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UNC Press Books

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1469616378

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9781469616377

As Through a Veil

Mystical Poetry in Islam

By: Annemarie Schimmel

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As Through a Veil

Mystical Poetry in Islam

By: Annemarie Schimmel

The late Annemarie Schimmel drew exhaustively on an enourmous range of sources both ancient and modern to create this thorough survey of a unique body of literature. Travelling from continent to continent and across the centuries, this story of Islamic poetry encompasses a wide spectrum of traditions and cultures, from Arabic religious verse to the ecstasies of the persian Sufis and the popular folk poetry of India and Pakistan.

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Oneworld Publications

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1851682740

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9781851682744

Just Enough to Make a Story

A Sourcebook for Storytelling

By: Nancy Schimmel

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Just Enough to Make a Story

A Sourcebook for Storytelling

By: Nancy Schimmel

An introduction to storytelling, with tips on choosing, learning and telling stories and annotated lists of preferred stories.

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093216403X

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9780932164032

And Muhammad Is His Messenger

The Veneration of the Prophet in Islamic Piety

By: Annemarie Schimmel

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And Muhammad Is His Messenger

The Veneration of the Prophet in Islamic Piety

By: Annemarie Schimmel

The important role of the Prophet Muhammad in the everyday lives of Muslims is usually overlooked by Western scholars and has consequently never been understood by the Western world. Using original sources in the various Islamic languages, Annemarie Schimmel explains the central place of Muhammad in Muslim life, mystical thought, and poetry. She sees the veneration of Muhammad as having many parallels in other major religions. In order to understand Muslim piety it is necessary to take into account the long history of the veneration of Muhammad. Schimmel discusses aspects of his life, birth, marriage, miracles, and heavenly journey, all of which became subjects for religious devotions. By using poetic texts and artistic expressions and by examining daily Muslim religious practices, Schimmel shows us the gentler side of Islamic religious culture, providing a much-needed understanding of religion as it is experienced and practiced in the Islamic world. This is the first book in English to deal with all aspects of the veneration of the Prophet Muhammad. It is an expanded version of Schimmel's Und Muhammad Ist Sein Prophet, originally published in German in 1981.

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UNC Press Books

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1469619601

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9781469619606

The Triumphal Sun

A Study of the Works of Jalāloddin Rumi

By: Annemarie Schimmel

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The Triumphal Sun

A Study of the Works of Jalāloddin Rumi

By: Annemarie Schimmel

This is a book on Rumi's life, his poetry, his thought, and his influence. Rumi's work forms one of the pillars of the Sufi orders, particularly the Mevlevi order, better known in the West as the Whirling Dervishes. In this book Rumi emerges not only as a spiritual master, but also as a fully human being grounded firmly in the Koran and in classical Islamic mysticism. The light of the Divine Sun, in its Beauty and Majesty, manifested itself for Rumi through the person of Shams of Tabriz. Transformed by this light, consumed by this fire, Mowlana Rumi saw the world in a new light. Everywhere he perceived God's Grandeur and his Grace. The book also discusses the theological premises upon which Rumi's work rests, his attitude to the problems of free will and predestination, and his analysis of the mystical stages and stations. The book not only gives a very rich analysis of Rumi's language and poetical art, but also a picture of medieval Konya, whose features the mystical poet transforms and transfigures.

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State University of New York Press

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143841899X

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9781438418995

The Empire of the Great Mughals

History, Art and Culture

By: Annemarie Schimmel

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The Empire of the Great Mughals

History, Art and Culture

By: Annemarie Schimmel

Annemarie Schimmel has written extensively on India, Islam and poetry. In this comprehensive study she presents an overview of the cultural, economic, militaristic and artistic attributes of the great Mughal Empire from 1526 to 1857.

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Reaktion Books

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1861891857

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9781861891853

Gabriel's Wing

A Study of the Religious Ideas of Sir Muhammad Iqbal

By: Schimmel

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Gabriel's Wing

A Study of the Religious Ideas of Sir Muhammad Iqbal

By: Schimmel

This books presents the views of Muhammad Iqbal in regards to the essentials of Islam. This includes the five Pillars of Earth, and the Creed whish is taught to every Muslim child. The authors aims to presents Iqbal's way of thinking, arguing, suffering, and the finding of mental peace in the security of his religion.

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BRILL

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9004377972

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9789004377974

Pain and Grace

A Study of Two Mystical Writers of Eighteenth-Century Muslim India

By: Schimmel

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Pain and Grace

A Study of Two Mystical Writers of Eighteenth-Century Muslim India

By: Schimmel

Preliminary Material /Annemarie Schimmel -- Foreword /Annemarie Schimmel -- Abbreviations /Annemarie Schimmel -- The Indian Scene in the Eighteenth Century /Annemarie Schimmel -- Khwaja Mir Dard of Delhi (1721-1785) /Annemarie Schimmel -- Dard's Life and Teaching /Annemarie Schimmel -- Dard and the Art of Speech /Annemarie Schimmel -- Dard and the Problem of Prayer /Annemarie Schimmel -- Shah Abdul Latif of Bhit (1689-1752) /Annemarie Schimmel -- Shah Abdul Latif's Life and Teaching /Annemarie Schimmel -- Sufis and Yogis in Shah Abdul Latif's Poetry /Annemarie Schimmel -- The Islamic Background of Shah Abdul Latif)s Poetry /Annemarie Schimmel -- To Sum Up /Annemarie Schimmel -- Appendix /Khwaja Mir Dard -- Bibliography /Annemarie Schimmel -- Index of Quranic Quotations and Hadith /Annemarie Schimmel -- Index of Proper Names and Technical Terms /Annemarie Schimmel.

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9004378545

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© Murakami

By: Takashi Murakami,Paul Schimmel,Dick Hebdige,Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles, Calif.)

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© Murakami

By: Takashi Murakami,Paul Schimmel,Dick Hebdige,Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles, Calif.)

In conjunction with the first major retrospective of his work, "Murakami" traces artist Takashi Murakamis global impact socially, culturally, and historically. Representing output from original works of art to mass-produced multiples, the volume also considers the implications of his working methods within the tradition of the Western avant-garde.Rizzoli

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Rizzoli International Publications

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0847830039

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9780847830039

Nightingales Under the Snow

Poems

By: Annemarie Schimmel

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Nightingales Under the Snow

Poems

By: Annemarie Schimmel

NIGHTINGALES UNDER THE SMOW is a book of Self-inspired poetry, by a leading Sufi scholar, resonates with her love of Sufi wisdom. The transparency and cadence of the language, the insight and the sentiment of each poem, captivate and uplift the heart of the reader, making this sensitive volume of poems an ideal gift book.

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0933546548

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The Tenacity of Unreasonable Beliefs

Fundamentalism and the Fear of Truth

By: Solomon Schimmel

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The Tenacity of Unreasonable Beliefs

Fundamentalism and the Fear of Truth

By: Solomon Schimmel

The Tenacity of Unreasonable Beliefs is a passionate yet analytical critique of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim scriptural fundamentalists. Schimmel examines the ways in which otherwise intelligent and bright Jews, Christians, and Muslims defend their belief in the divine authorship of the Bible or of the Koran, and other religious beliefs derived from those claims, against overwhelming evidence and argument to the contrary from science, scholarship, common sense, and rational analysis. He also examines the motives, fears, and anxieties of scriptural fundamentalists that induce them to cling so tenaciously to their unreasonable beliefs.Schimmel begins with reflections on his own journey from commitment to Orthodox Judaism, through doubts about its theological dogmas and doctrines, to eventual denial of their truth. He follows this with an examination of theological and philosophical debates about the proper relationships between faith, reason, and revelation. Schimmel then devotes separate chapters to Jewish, Christian, and Muslim scriptural fundamentalism, noting their similarities and differences. He analyzes in depth the psychological and social reasons why people acquire, maintain, and protect unreasonable religious beliefs, and how they do so. Schimmel also discusses unethical and immoral consequences of scriptural fundamentalism, such as gender inequality, homophobia, lack of intellectual honesty, self-righteousness, intolerance, propagation of falsehood, and in some instances, the advocacy of violence and terrorism. He concludes with a discussion of why, when, and where it is appropriate to critique, challenge, and combat scriptural fundamentalists. The Tenacity of Unreasonable Beliefs is thoughtful and provocative, written to encourage self-reflection and self-criticism, and to stimulate and to enlighten all who are interested in the psychology of religion and in religious fundamentalism.

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OUP USA

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0195188268

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9780195188264

Wounds Not Healed by Time:The Power of Repentance and Forgiveness

The Power of Repentance and Forgiveness

By: Solomon Schimmel

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Wounds Not Healed by Time:The Power of Repentance and Forgiveness

The Power of Repentance and Forgiveness

By: Solomon Schimmel

How should we respond to injuries done to us and to the hurts that we inflict on others? In this thoughtful book, Wounds Not Healed By Time, Solomon Schimmel guides us through the meanings of justice, forgiveness, repentance, and reconciliation. In doing so, he probes to the core of the human encounter with evil, drawing on religious traditions, psychology, philosophy, and the personal experiences of both perpetrators and of victims.Christianity, Judaism and Islam call for forgiveness and repentance in our relations with others. Yet, as Schimmel points out, there are significant differences between them as to when and whom to forgive. Is forgiving always more moral than refusing to forgive? Is it ever immoral to forgive? When is repentance a pre-condition for forgiveness, and what does repentance entail? Schimmel explores these questions in diverse contexts, ranging from conflicts in a marriage and personal slights we experience every day to enormous crimes such as the Holocaust. He applies insights on forgiveness and repentance to the Middle East, post-apartheid South Africa, inter-religious relationships, and the criminal justice system.In Wounds Not Healed By Time, Schimmel also provides practical strategies to help us forgive and repent, preparing the way for healing and reconciliation between individuals and groups. "It is my belief," Schimmel concludes, "that the best balm for the resentment, rage, guilt, and shame engendered by human evil lies in finding the proper balance between justice, repentance, and forgiveness.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0195128419

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9780195128413

How to Select and Apply Change Strategies in Groups

By: Christine Schimmel,Ed Jacobs

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How to Select and Apply Change Strategies in Groups

By: Christine Schimmel,Ed Jacobs

Learn to develop key strategies and directly influence positive group culture This accessible book details the competencies, functions, and strategies that help members benefit from a positive group culture as they pursue their own learning. The authors demonstrate how group members and leaders learn and derive meaning from their group work experience. Drawing on the latest research on group work, this practical book also covers diversity and multicultural issues as well as accreditation or specialty standards. How to Select and Apply Change Strategies in Groups is part of the Group Work Practice Kit: Improving the Everyday Practice of Group Work, a collection of nine books each authored by scholars in the specific field of group work. To promote a consistent reading experience, the books in the collection conform to editor Robert K. Conyne’s outline. Designed to provide practitioners, instructors, students, and trainees with concrete direction for improving group work, the series provides thorough coverage of the entire span of group work practice. This book is endorsed by the Association for Specialists in Group Work.

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SAGE Publications

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1544349564

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9781544349565

Make A Shield From Wisdom

By: Annemarie Schimmel

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Make A Shield From Wisdom

By: Annemarie Schimmel

First published in 1993. This is a collection of Selected Verses from Nasir-i Khusraw's Dzvan. The work of the Persian author in both its philosophical and poetical aspects has been known in the West for more than a century. The outward political and religious events of the first half of the eleventh century were the canvas on which Nasir-i Khusraw's poetry and prose developed.

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Routledge

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1136157085

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9781136157080

Group Counseling: Strategies and Skills

By: Ed E. Jacobs,Christine J. Schimmel,Robert L. L. Masson,Riley L. Harvill

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Group Counseling: Strategies and Skills

By: Ed E. Jacobs,Christine J. Schimmel,Robert L. L. Masson,Riley L. Harvill

GROUP COUNSELING: STRATEGIES AND SKILLS, Eighth Edition, provides an in-depth look at group counseling with an emphasis on practical knowledge and techniques for effective group leadership. The authors discuss the many facets of group counseling and provide examples of how each skill can be applied in a wide range of group settings to produce effective and efficient group sessions. The book's active approach focuses on the skills necessary for starting and ending a session, as well as on how to make the middle phase productive and meaningful. Through its integration of traditional theories and concepts of group process with thoughtful strategies and specific skills, this reader-friendly book meets the needs of practicing or future counselors, social workers, psychologists, and others who are leading or preparing to lead groups in a variety of settings. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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Cengage Learning

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1305087305

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9781305087309

Biophysical Chemistry

Part II: Techniques for the Study of Biological Structure and Function

By: Charles R. Cantor,Paul R. Schimmel

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Biophysical Chemistry

Part II: Techniques for the Study of Biological Structure and Function

By: Charles R. Cantor,Paul R. Schimmel

Three-part series remains the definitive text on the physical properties of biological macromolecules and the physical techniques used to study them. It is appropriate for a broad spectrum of advanced undergraduate and graduate courses and serves as a comprehensive reference for researchers. Part I: The Conformation of Biological Macromolecules 1980, paper, 365 pages, 158 illustrations 0-7167-1188-5 Part II: Techniques for the Study of Biological Structure and Function 1980, paper, 365 pages, 158 illustrations 0-7167-1190-7 Part III: The Behavior of Biological Macromolecules 1980, paper, 597 pages, 243 illustrations 0-7167-1192-3

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Macmillan

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0716711907

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9780716711902

The Center Could Not Hold: Congressman William H. English and His Antebellum Political Times

By: Elliott Schimmel

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The Center Could Not Hold: Congressman William H. English and His Antebellum Political Times

By: Elliott Schimmel

William Hayden English of Indiana, congressman from 1853–1861, ended his official political career one and a half months before the attack on Fort Sumter. Though his name may not be as well known as other antebellum historical figures, he actively and influentially participated in all the major political events of the great drama that culminated in the most devastating war in American history. While this book is specifically a close analysis of one antebellum politician, it also acts as a comprehensive study by which one may examine not only the perspective and struggles of a single congressman, but also the contextual political environment that surrounded America’s descent into the great tragedy of the Civil War.

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Atlantic Publishing Company

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1620236613

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9781620236611

My Soul is Woman

Aspek Feminin dalam Spiritualitas Islam

By: Annemarie Schimmel

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My Soul is Woman

Aspek Feminin dalam Spiritualitas Islam

By: Annemarie Schimmel

Jiwa Wanita, yang duduk di istana tubuh, melepas cadarnya dan berlari mendatangi cintanya.—Diwan 1198 Mengapa substansi jiwa identik dengan wanita? Setelah melakukan eksplorasi ke hampir seluruh literatur mistik—terutama syair-syair indah para sufi—penulis buku menarik ini berujar lirih, “Dalam semua karya itu, pola dasarnya tetap sama: jiwa, yang diwakili dan diwujudkan dalam bentuk seorang wanita, berkelana melalui jalan yang sempit dan sulit untuk menjumpai sang kekasih. Syair-syair itu malah kadang-kadang mengambil identitas feminin. Mereka menyeru pada ‘kawan-kawan’ (wanita) mereka ….” Berpijak pada konsep seperti itu, Annemarie Schimmel, yang menghabiskan lebih dari 5 dekade hidupnya untuk mempelajari Islam, menganalisis salah satu aspek yang banyak dibahas (dan disalahpahami) dalam Islam; peran wanita. Schimmel mengkritisi para feminis Barat yang menghakimi Islam tanpa meluangkan waktu untuk memahami budaya, bahasa, dan tradisi berbagai masyarakat tempat Islam berkembang. Melalui buku ini, Schimmel menghancurkan stereotip tentang wanita Islam, menunjukkan berbagai teladan dalam Islam tentang kesetaraan wanita, pemikiran Nabi Muhammad, Al-Quran, dan bahasa feminin tradisi sufistik. “Sungguh sebuah buku yang wajib dibaca oleh kaum feminis atau pemerhati masalah feminisme!”—Republika

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9794339857

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9789794339855

Pain and Grace

A Study of Two Mystical Writers of Eighteenth-century Muslim India

By: Annemarie Schimmel

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Pain and Grace

A Study of Two Mystical Writers of Eighteenth-century Muslim India

By: Annemarie Schimmel

A Study Of Two Mystical Writers Of Eighteenth-Century Muslim India. Khawaja Mir Dard (1721-1785), The Saint Of Delhi And First Truly Mystical Poet Of The Urdu Language, And Shah `Abdul Latf Bhat (01689-1752, The Greatest Mystical Poet Of The Lower Indus Valley, Were Indian Muslims, Deeply Steeped In The Tradition Of Sufism, Particularly In Its Persian Expression; Both Produced Exquisite Mystical Poetr In Their Mother Tougues And Both Were Fond Of Music And Know The Effect Of The Celestial Harmony On Man`S Heart. Contents Covers I. The Indian Scene In The Eighteenth Century, (Khwaja Mir Dard Of Delhi 1721-1785) Ii. Dard`S Life And Teaching, Iii. Dard And The Art Of Speech, Iv. Dard And The Problem Of Prayer, (Shah Abdul Latif`S Life And Teaching, Vi. Sufis And Yogis In Shah Abdul Latif`S Poems, Vii. The Islamic Background Of Shah Abdul Latif`S Poetry

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9693514955

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