{"product_id":"the-mishkat-al-anwar-of-al-ghazali-al-ghazali-9781789872231","title":"The Mishkat Al-Anwar of Al-Ghazali: The Niche for Lights - An Islamic Philosophy and Commentary upon the Quranic Verse of Lights","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAl-Ghazali's classic commentary upon the Quranic verse of lights is translated with authentic excellence by William Henry Temple Gairdner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA revered Islamic philosopher, theologian and astronomer of the 11\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, Al-Ghazali's commentaries upon religious topics are celebrated along with his more scientific works. The mystical nature of the Verse of Light fascinated scholars of Islam, its passages are considered many-faceted in meaning, its beauty and evocative imagery an example of the rich literary prowess present in the Holy Qur'an.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first half of this book contains an extensive scholarly analysis of Al-Ghazali, his life, writings and ideas on a variety of pertinent topics. Through these informed essays we are immersed in the culture of Medieval-era Islamic society, and prepared for the translation of the Mishkat which follows. Gairdner's guidance is poignant and well-written, allowing the curious reader to appreciate the symbolism that underpins the philosophy of Islamic thinkers. Scholars of the era considered the Qur'an as a guiding light upon matters of science and learning as well as religious observance, and such concepts are voiced in studies like the Mishkat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Al-Ghazali\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1789872235\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781789872231\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pantianos Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/1924\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d","brand":"Al-Ghazali","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43987509739775,"sku":"9781789872231","price":10.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cc482476-37a1-4188-83e9-cb65e81bfa73.jpg?v=1683289413","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-mishkat-al-anwar-of-al-ghazali-al-ghazali-9781789872231","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}