Seyyed Hossein Nasr
Seyyed Hossein Nasr
Seyyed Hossein Nasr, born on April 7, 1933, in Tehran, Iran, is a renowned philosopher and scholar of Islamic studies. He is widely respected for his profound insights into Islamic philosophy, mysticism, and tradition, contributing significantly to intercultural dialogue and religious understanding.
Personal Name: Seyyed Hossein Nasr
Birth: 1933
Seyyed Hossein Nasr Books
(9 Books)
The world's leading Islamicist offers a concise introduction to this rich and diverse tradition of 1.2 billion adherents.In this informative and clear introduction to the world of Islam, Seyyed Hossein Nasr explores the following topics in depth: •What Is Islam? •The Doctrines and Beliefs of Islam•Islamic Practices and Institutions •The History of Islam•Schools of Islamic Thought •Islam in the Contemporary World•Islam and Other Religions •The Spiritual and Religious Significance of Islam
E-book extra: "Civilizational Dialogue and the Islamic World" by Seyyed Hossein Nasr.As the specter of religious extremism has become a fact of life today, the temptation is great to allow the evil actions and perspectives of a minority to represent an entire tradition. In the case of Islam, there has been much recent confusion in the Western world centered on distorted portrayals of its core values. Born of ignorance, such confusion feeds the very problem at hand.
This study edition of the Quran features a new English translation, a verse-by-verse commentary, and essays by fifteen international scholars.
