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The Vision Of Islam
Covering the four dimensions of Islam as outlined in the Hadith of Gabriel--practice, faith, spirituality, and the Islamic view of history--The Vision of Islam draws on the Koran, the sayings of the Prophet and the great authorities of the tradition. This clearly written book introduces the essentials of each dimension and then shows how each has been embodied in Islamic i...more
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(first published January 1995)
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Although I have lived and worked in Muslim countries, this is the first comprehensive book I have read on the subject of Islam. Rather than just sketching the basic beliefs, as is done in many shorter works, this book goes deeper. It's also very sympathetic and almost exclusively an insider's view, "emic" rather than "etic" if you like those terms.
If there is a bias, it is toward a presentation that is conciliatory to other religions. To overstate it a bit, this view says, "Although some less-in...more
If there is a bias, it is toward a presentation that is conciliatory to other religions. To overstate it a bit, this view says, "Although some less-in...more
Excellent. Exploratory and maintains integrity to the letter the Koran, while acknolwedging that the final revelation exists outside of this world. These are two super smart folks who have distilled and articulated a very complex scripture for this lay person.
just to be fair I didn't "read" the book, I listened to a reading of it with commentary by Hamza Yusuf..
I'll update my review once I "read" it though..soon enough I hope
I'll update my review once I "read" it though..soon enough I hope
A great read, comprehensive and complex. Avoids buzz words and stereotypes to uncover Islam as a system of belief, not a political identity. It details Islam from an ideological perspective without making any assumptions about the reader. Since the book was written by two scholars with experience teaching Islam as an academic subject, it has a textbook quality. Admittedly, it becomes very detailed and philosophical at times, but is divided up into very specific and readable sections. Overall, a...more
Well, i did not read the book but I have listened to the amazing lectures based on the book by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf ...and it sounded very impressive.
Very informative piece of work, and unorthodox (in comparison to other books I've read in this area). However, one has to watch out for inaccuracies, the use of extremely weak material to back up a point by the author, or even passing off non-Islamic sources as being Islamic. If you can bypass these things, there are plenty of gems within the book that gets you thinking.
An excellent discussion of the doctrines of faith of Islam. The authors challenge the reader by providing in depth explanations of various aspects of the doctrines of faith-- perhaps the most comprehensive lay-audience book on the subject. At the same time, the text is readable and accessible to new students of Islam.
Given the majestic breadth of this book and how deep it delves into Islamic spiritual philosophy, I can't presume to 'review' it as I'm nowhere near qualified enough. I can't say I 'love' it, because it just is. It's my spiritual reference. It's my Muslim way of keeping it Real.
(Still, five stars aren't enough.)
(Still, five stars aren't enough.)
Ive marked it as read but have not yet read it cover to cover in order. this is a book that ive read again and again, a few pages or a few chapters at a time over the past 6 to 7 years. ive realized now that im somewhat better equipped to understand and gain from it.
Wordy. Very wordy. What seems like it could have been said in half the pages was drawn out. The author(s) are awesome, but tangent-driven, though I recommend the book for anyone looking to learn about the details of the traditional Islamic faith.
This is one of my favorite books on Islam. It goes into detail without being confusing. Hamza Yusuf has a CD set expanding upon some parts of the book. Both are highly recommended!
This book is amazing. I learned new things from the first 2 pages. And I don't just mean facts, but paradigms. I can't wait to read the whole thing.
Aug 16, 2007
Sarah
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Recommends it for:
comparative religionists, fundamentalists of all types, generally curious readers
Must-do reading. One of the best books I've read about Islam, even if it does lean to the Sufi (but hey, ain't nothin' wrong with that!).
Really a great primer that goes very in-depth without being incredibly hard to follow!
Funny how I took the class last year, but am reading it now...hmm...
beautiful, a must read!
Apr 25, 2013
SeekerofHaq
marked it as to-read
Apr 17, 2013
Iman
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Apr 15, 2013
Dian
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Apr 12, 2013
Eshan Quyoom
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