In this treatise Ibn Rushd (Averroes) sets out to show that the Scriptural Law (shar') of Islam does not altogether prohibit the study of philosophy by Muslims, but, on the contrary, makes it a duty for a certain class of people, those with the capacity for "demonstrative" or scientific reasoning. Apparent conflicts between the teachings of Scripture and philosophy can be reconciled by allegorical interpretations of Scripture, though such interpretations should not be taught to the common ...

On the Harmony of Religions and Philosophy presents Ibn Rushd's powerful argument that revealed law and rational inquiry cannot ultimately contradict one another, since both seek truth. Cast in the lucid, juridical prose of a trained Islamic judge, the work combines Qur'anic interpretation, Aristotelian logic, and theological polemic. Written in the intellectual aftermath of disputes over al-Ghazali and the falasifa, it defends demonstrative philosophy as not merely permissible but, for qu...

In "On the Harmony of Religions and Philosophy," Ibn Rushd, also known as Averroes, meticulously explores the intricate relationship between religious belief and philosophical thought. His prose is characterized by a rationalistic tone, blending Aristotelian philosophy with Islamic theology to argue for a harmonious coexistence of rational inquiry and faith. The text serves not merely as a treatise but as a linguistic bridge between cultures, advocating for intellectual understanding amids...

First published in 1988. Two Andalusian Philosophers provides a short but comprehensive introduction to the central concerns of Islamic philosophy. The Story of Hayy ibn Yaqzan by Ibn Tufayl and The Definitive Statement by ibn Rushd represent the last, great flourish of Islamic philosophy in twelfth century Andalusia. From very different perspectives, they both deal with the central issue of Islamic philosophy - its relationship with shari'a law.

This book is unique in its approach to the Qur'an. It argues the point that only God could author such a book, and that Muhammad could have never produced anything like it. While this objective has been attempted by several Muslim scholars who highlighted one aspect or another of the topics highlighted in the Qur'an, Dr. Draz's works is perhaps the first that relies totally on the merits of the Qur'anic text for an irrefutable proof.Dr. Draz discusses the arguments made at the time...

In "The Confessions of al-Ghazali: Rescuer from Error," Abu Hamid al-Ghazālī offers readers a profound introspection into his spiritual and intellectual journey. Written in a confessional style that deftly intertwines narrative and rhetoric, this work encapsulates his struggles with doubt, faith, and the quest for truth. Al-Ghazālī's reflections emerge against the backdrop of the 11th-century Islamic world, marked by philosophical inquiry and theological debate, providing a compelling cont...

Ever wondered who is a prophet, and if there is a connection between the work of one prophet and another? This book explains the role of a prophet and the relationship between the work of one prophet and another while sharing with you the names and lives of some of the prophets of Islam.The prophets of Islam include: Adam, Idris (Enoch), Nuh (Noah), Hud (Heber), Saleh (Methusaleh), Lut (Lot), Ibrahim (Abraham), Ismail (Ishmael), Ishaq (Isaac), Yaqub (Jacob), Yusuf (Joseph), Shu'aib...

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The latest in the series based on the popular History of Philosophy podcast, this volume presents the first full history of philosophy in the Islamic world for a broad readership. It takes an approach unprecedented among introductions to this subject, by providing full coverage of Jewish and Christian thinkers as well as Muslims, and by taking the story of philosophy from its beginnings in the world of early Islam all the way through to the twentieth century. Major figures like Av...

Imam Abu Hamid al Ghazali (ra), was known as Hujatul Islam, The Proof of Islam, he was one of Islams Great scholars whose works enriched and revived Islam in the Ummah. He combined Tafsir with the science of his time along with his spiritual insights and understanding to explain the Deen at a depth rarely seen in any individual. This short work taken from The Foundations of Islamic Belief by the Imam, covers the Imam's thoughts on Aqeedah, the work also covers the Ash'ari Aqeedah that the ...

This extremely useful book deals with subjects necessary for the understanding of the Holy Qur'an such as the division and arrangement of the Quranic chapters, rules for Interpretation, the Theory of Abrogation, Relationship of the Holy Qur'an to the Sunnah (the practice of the Holy Prophet Muhammad), Relationship of the Holy Qur'an to Earlier Scriptures, the Unity of God, Divine Attributes, Life after Death, Paradise and Hell, Revelation, History of the Prophets, etc.

Highly-acclaimed discussion of the Islamic path for the physical moral and spiritual progress of man. "The ideas are very profound and very true." – Count Tolstoy Russia