The Lamp of Mysteries: A Commentary on the Light Verse of the Quran

Unearthing a hidden treasure from the golden age of Ottoman scholarship, this examination presents original, expert Arabic observations on the light verse of the Quran. Presented in English for the first time, the study reveals profound insights into this famous and mysterious content along with a detailed account of the original author's life and works, an analysis of his featured commentary, and a critical edition of the Arabic text. The investigation constitutes an exemplary bilingual resource for the study of Quranic exegesis, making it an ideal companion for students and teachers of Islamic studies as well as those interested in Islamic philosophy, mysticism, and the Quranic disciplines. Shedding light on the nature of philosophical and mystical discourse in the Ottoman world, this well-researched volume brings greater depth to an enigmatic aspect of Islam's central religious text.

General

ISBN		9781905937424
Fiction/Non-Fiction		Non-Fiction
Publisher		Anqa Pub
Pages		162
List Price		$25.95
Author		Anqarawi, Isma'il
Publication Date		02/01/2012
Release Status		In Print
Format		Paperback
Language		English
Measurements		Height: 8.25 Inches (US) Width: 5.75 Inches (US)