Al Ghazali and the Qur'an: One Book, Many Meanings
Martin Whittingham
(Author)
Description
This book is the first of its kind to focus entirely on the Qur'anic interpretation of Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (1058-1111), a towering figure of Sunni Islam. Martin Whittingham explores both al-Ghazali's hermeneutical methods and his interpretations of particular Quranic texts, and covers al-Ghazali's mystical, legal and theological concerns.
Divided into two parts:
- part one examines al-Ghazali's legal and Sufi theoretical discussions
- part two asks how these theories relate to his practice, analysing the only three of al-Ghazali's works which are centrally concerned with interpreting particular Qur'anic passages: Jawahir al-Qur'an (The Jewels of the Qur'an); Al-Qist as al-mustaqim (The Correct Balance); and Mishkat al-anwar (The Niche for Lights).
Providing a new point of access to the works of al-Ghazali, this book will be welcomed by scholars and students of Islamic studies, religious studies, hermeneutics, and anyone interested in how Muslims understand the Qur'an.
Product Details
Price
$192.00
Publisher
Routledge
Publish Date
February 26, 2007
Pages
154
Dimensions
6.47 X 9.35 X 0.61 inches | 0.01 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780415375436
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