The Quran and the Prophet in the Writings of Shaykh Ahmad al-Alawi
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The Qur'an and the Prophet in the Writings of Shaykh Ahmad al-Alawi By Shaykh Ahmad al-Alawi Translator: Khalid Williams Preface: Seyyed Hossein Nasr Paperback 192 Pages ISBN: 9781903682777 The Islamic Texts Society (ITS)
About The Book
The Qur’an and the Prophet in the Writings of Shaykh Ahmad al-’Alawi presents for the first time in English all the collected works of the Shaykh on the two guiding principles of Islam. The Shaykh al-Alawi had embarked on a full commentary on the Qur’an, but only completed an introduction explaining his approach to Qur’anic exegesis and commentaries on three chapters. All these pieces are included here with an additional appendix of answers to questions that the Shaykh’s disciples had put to him on the Qur’an.
The Qur’anic commentaries are followed by a treatise on the meaning of the invocation of blessings on the Prophet. This extremely profound treatise delves into the spiritual nature of the Prophet explaining how he represents both the summit of spiritual attainment and the example for all those seeking enlightenment. Also included in the appendix are answers that the Shaykh gave his disciples on sayings of the Prophet.
About The Translator
Khalid Williams was born and raised in West Yorkshire, England. He studied Arabic at Leeds University, and after graduating in 2006 moved to Morocco to further his studies. Since then he has worked as a translator and copyeditor on several scholarly projects, including most recently working extensively on a multi-volume exegesis of the Qur'an, as well as translating and editing for Sunni Publications in the Netherlands, with two titles published. His areas of interest are Islamic History, Qur'anic Exegesis, and Sufism.
About Seyyed Hossein Nasr
Seyyed Hossein Nasr was born in Tehran to a family of traditional scholars and physicians. After receiving his early education in Iran he went to America where he studied physics , and the history of science and philosophy at M.I.T. and Harvard, where he received his doctorate.
Nasr was Professor at Tehran University and founder and first President of the Iranian Academy of Philosophy. He is currently Professor of Islamic Studies at George Washington University and author of numerous books including: Islam and the Plight of Modern Man, A Young Muslim’s Guide to the Modern World and Ideals and Realities of Islam.
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