Journey with Muhammad: Prophecy in Ismaili Gnosis

Journey with Muhammad: Prophecy in Ismaili Gnosis takes the reader on a spiritual and philosophical journey through the prism of Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) multifaceted personality and his Prophecy. The book expounds upon spiritual and philosophical ideas on Prophecy as deciphered by Ismaili thinkers from early writers to present times. The book succinctly develops a modern narrative on Prophet Muhammad and Nubuwwah from the vast compendium of diverse Ismaili thought in Pre-Fatimid, Iranian and Ginanic literature, as well as current renditions with the Aga Khans, It provides readers insights into the essence of the spiritual core of Islam/Ismailism that the representation of the Prophet offers. It is an important resource for those who wish to understand spiritual and philosophical ideas, practices, and symbols in the Ismaili Tariqah through the illustrious model of Prophet Muhammad.

Author: Aziz Talbani
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 06/23/2016
Pages: 324
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d
ISBN13: 9781536866599
ISBN10: 1536866598
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Islam | Shi'a

About the Author
Aziz Talbani is the author of numerous articles and book chapters on religion and education. He has lectured at institutions of higher education in North America, Europe, and Asia. He received PhD and MA degrees from McGill University, MA from the University of London, and MA from Karachi University. His leanings toward philosophy and mysticism result in studies that integrate critical pedagogy methods in the field of religion and social justice issues in education. As a writer and artist, he expresses his ideas through fiction, poetry, and visual art. Published Books: - Marsiyah: Martyrdom of Imam Husayn (2016) Forthcoming Books: - A Source Book on Diversity: Cultural Competency for a Global Society (2017) -A Manual for Diversity Training (2017) - Cultural Competency Training (2018) - Spiritual Knowledge and Esoteric Practices in the Ismaili Tariqah (2017) Dr. Parveen Hasanali is a Professor of Religious Studies. Her areas of focus are the study of Islam, and Social Ethics. She is immensely interested in student centered teaching and writing pedagogies. She has contributed to the design and inclusion of new curricular with courses in Islam, Music in the Muslim World, Gender, Ethics & Religion in New Media at the Institutions where she has taught including Guilford College, NC and the University of St. Thomas, NB. She obtained her Masters and Ph.D. from McGill University and a BA in English Literature. Her research includes the seminal study on Ibn Tufayl's Hayy ibn Yaqzan and its impact on Muslim, Jewish and Christian Milieux.

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