Sufi Commentaries on the Qur''an in Classical Islam

Informationen zum Autor Cedric Cullingford Klappentext Meeting the ever increasing interest in Islam and Sufism, this book is the first comprehensive study of Sufi Qur'anic commentaries and includes translations of many writings previously unavailable in English. It examines the shared hermeneutical assumptions of Sufi writers and the diversity in style of Sufi commentaries. Some of the assumptions analyzed are: * the Qur'an is a multi-layered and ambiguous text open to endless interpretation * the knowledge of deeper meanings of the Qur'an is attainable by means other than transmitted interpretations and rational thought * the self is dynamic, moving through states and stations which result in different interpretations at different times. The styles of Sufi commentaries are explored, which range from philosophical musings to popular preaching to literary narrative and poetry. Other commentaries from the classical period are also investigated to provide context in understanding Sufi approaches and exegetical styles. Zusammenfassung Containing newly translated writings, this unequalled study of the Sufi Qur'anic commentaries examines their hermeneutical assumptions and views on text, knowledge and interpretation as well as the variety of styles found within their commentaries. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Part 1: Hermeneutics 1. The Qur'an as the Ocean of all Knowledge 2. The Qur'anic Text and Ambiguity 3. Uncovering Meaning: Knowledge and Spiritual Practice 4. Methods of Interpretation 5. Attacking and Defending Sufi Qur'anic Interpretation Part 2: Commentary 6. Sufi Commentators on the Qur'an 7. Qur'anic Verses 18:60-82: The Story of Musa and Al-Khadir 8. Qur'anic Verses on Maryam 9. Verse 24:35 (The Light Verse). Conclusion. Appendix: Other Commentators on the Qur'an. Glossary of Terms

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• Authors: Kristin Sands, Kristin (Sarah Lawrence College Sands, Sands Kristin
• Assisted by: Kristin Zahra Sands (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.12.2005
• EAN: 9780415366854
• ISBN: 978-0-415-36685-4
• No. of pages: 8
• Series: Routledge Studies in the Qur'a; Routledge Studies in the Qur'an; Routledge Studies in the Qur'a
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; Islam, Christi Geburt bis 1500 nach Chr., SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, RELIGION / Islam / Sufi, RELIGION / Islam / Koran & Sacred Writings, Religion: general, Medieval History, History and Archaeology, Islamic & Arabic philosophy, Islamic and Arab philosophy