Bibliograph

The sorrowful Muslim's guide, Hussein Ahmad Amin ; translated by Yasmin Amin and Nesrin Amin

Type

Label

The sorrowful Muslim's guide, Hussein Ahmad Amin ; translated by Yasmin Amin and Nesrin Amin

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The sorrowful Muslim's guide

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

1055160457

Responsibility statement

Hussein Ahmad Amin ; translated by Yasmin Amin and Nesrin Amin

Series statement

In translation, modern Muslim thinkersCambridge Social Sciences eBooks

Summary

Published as DalAl al-Muslim al-aazAn ilA muqtada-l-sulAk fA'l-qarn al-E ishrAn in 1983, this book remains a timely and important read today. It explores the interaction between pre-Islamic tradition and modern supporters of continuity, reform and change in Muslim communities.--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Intro -- A Tribute to Hussein Ahmad Amin by his Brother, Galal Amin -- Hussein Amin: A Courageous Voice Calling for Reform -- Foreword to the Tenth Edition -- The Sorrowful Muslim's Guide -- Reflections on the Evolution of the Prophet's Biographies in the East and West -- Reflections on the Truth about Abū Lahab (the Judas of Banū Hāshim) -- The Role of Ahādīth (Traditions) Ascribed to the Prophet in the History of Islamic Societies -- Is Sufism Islamic? -- Reflections on the Status of the Awliyāʼ -- Political and Social Roots of Islamic Sects -- The Decline in the Position of the Clergy in the Eyes of Muslims -- The Chances of Successfully Establishing a Society Based on Islamic Principles -- The Awaited Mahdi in Contemporary Times -- A Plea for Religious Reform -- Index

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