According to the majority of modern Muslims and Christians, the Qur’an denies the crucifixion of Jesus, and with it, one of the most sacred beliefs of Christianity. However, it is only mentioned in o
Tafsir as Mystical Experience by Todd Lawson, on a distinctive type of Quran commentary, is important for both the history of tafsir and Islamic mysticism.
An analysis of the solitary Qur'an verse mentioning the crucifixion of Jesus and the fierce debates that have surrounded it throughout history draws on largely ignored Arabic sources that cover variou
Suppose our knowledge of the Quran began only recently with the discovery of mysterious scrolls in a desert cave. Suppose there was no Islamic history and no Muslim community to help us understand thi
Of the several works on the rise and development of the Babi movement, especially those dealing with the life and work of its founder, Sayyid Ali Muhammad Shirazi, few deal directly with the compellin
Around the world and throughout history, in cultures as diverse as ancient Mesopotamia and modern America, human beings have been compelled by belief in gods and developed complex religions around the
Around the world and throughout history, in cultures as diverse as ancient Mesopotamia and modern America, human beings have been compelled by belief in gods and developed complex religions around th
In all the current alienating discourse on Islam as a source of extremism and fanatic violence this new publication takes a timely and refreshing look at the traditions of Islamic mysticism, philosoph
From a May 2009 international conference in Göttingen, Germany, 54 studies explore notions about the afterlife in Islam. The first of two volumes covers foundations and the formation of a tradition
