{"product_id":"sufism-and-philosophy-in-the-seyedamirhossein-asghari-9780755656622","title":"Sufism and Philosophy in the Contemporary Shia Seminary: Scholars and Mystics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the place of Sufi and philosophical thought in Shi'ism today?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book delves into the ongoing debate within the contemporary Shia seminary over the role of Sufi and philosophical thought in interpreting religion. It examines two opposing schools: the Sufi School of Najaf, which harmonizes philosophy, Sufism, and revelation, and the Maktab-i Tafkik (School of Separation), which rejects such integration.\u003cbr\u003eTracing their historical development from the mid-19th century to the present, the book explores how these schools emerged and spread, analyzing their contrasting approaches to religion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeyond historical narrative, it provides an in-depth analysis of the philosophical and theological arguments of each school, highlighting their differing views on the soul, divine revelation, and the interplay of reason and faith.\u003cbr\u003eBy examining manuscripts, historical texts, and personal memoirs, the book offers a nuanced perspective on the intellectual currents shaping today's Shia thought, inviting readers to reconsider the relationship between philosophy, Sufism, and Shia theology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Seyedamirhossein Asghari\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0755656628\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780755656622\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e I. B. Tauris \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/24\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.06lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.56d","brand":"Seyedamirhossein Asghari","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47244003016959,"sku":"9780755656622","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f92430b0-d560-4c69-9b2d-4ed21d50d5da.jpg?v=1758134701","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sufism-and-philosophy-in-the-seyedamirhossein-asghari-9780755656622","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}