Out of Darkness, Into Light
Spiritual Guidance in the Quran with Reflections from Jewish and Christian Sources
1st Edition
Published on 1. March 2009
243 pages
978-0-8192-2706-5 (ISBN)
Description
An introduction to the major themes and passages of the holy book of Islam, this book invites readers of any religion -- or none -- to meditate on verses of the Quran as support for spiritual practices and growth.
It guides the reader through the rich tapestry of the Quran, weaving through a number of themes, including the mystery of God, surrender to the divine will, and provisions for the spiritual journey. Quranic verses are supplemented by sayings of the Prophet Muhammad, the words of Rumi and other Sufi poets, and relevant quotations and insights from Jewish and Christian sources. The book also offers practical suggestions for expanding and strengthening one's spiritual sinews.
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Jamal Rahman | Kathleen Schmitt Elias | Ann Holmes Redding
Out of Darkness, Into Light
Spiritual Guidance in the Quran with Reflections from Jewish and Christian Sources
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03/2009
Morehouse Publishing
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Jamal Rahman is a Muslim Sufi Minister who teaches on the adjunct faculty at Seattle University. Author of The Fragrance of Faith: The Enlightened Heart of Islam, he is also cohost on ТInterfaith Talk Radio,У speaker, and retreat leader.
Content
- Intro
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- PART I: Spiritual Guidance in the Abrahamic Traditions
- Chapter 1: Turning to the Spiritual Path
- Chapter 2: Guidebooks for the Spiritual Journey: the Quran and Other Sources
- PART II: Mysteries of Life
- Chapter 3: The Mystery of God
- Chapter 4: The Mystery of Human Existence
- Chapter 5: The Mystery of the "other"
- Chapter 6: The Mystery of the Invisible World
- Chapter 7: The Mystery of Death
- PART III: The Path of Surrender and Provisions for the Journey
- Chapter 8: The Journey of Surrender
- Chapter 9: Compassion
- Chapter 10: Knowledge, Wisdom, and Awareness
- Chapter 11: Prayer and Related Spiritual Practices
- Chapter 12: Balance
- Chapter 13: Community
- Chapter 14: Service
- APPENDIX I: Recommended Readings
- APPENDIX II: Quranic Verses and Hadith for Meditation
- APPENDIX III: The Ninety-Nine Beautiful Names of Allah
- Bibliography
