Islamic Theology, Philosophy and Law
Author | : Birgit Krawietz |
Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter |
Total Pages | : 583 |
Release | : 2013-07-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 311028541X |
ISBN-13 | : 9783110285413 |
Rating | : 4/5 (413 Downloads) |
Download or read book Islamic Theology, Philosophy and Law written by Birgit Krawietz and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considering their widespread and highly controversial legacy, Ibn Taymiyya and his foremost disciple, Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya, arguably belong to the most influential figures of Islamic thought. The contributions within this volume address significant philosophical and theological themes in their work and examine their impact in the areas of Islamic law, Sufism and contemporary revival movements in Middle Eastern, Indian, and Southeast Asian Muslim societies.