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"In the light of A Blessed Tree presents an absolutely original, experientially textured introduction to Islamic belief, practice, and history for both the intrigued newcomer as well as for those who already possess some basic literacy in Islam. Slowly crafted over the years following the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, this modest book speaks with scholarly integrity but in an everyday voice, full of real-life narratives that "illuminate" the beliefs, practices, and histories described. More, it brings the reader in touch with the psychological, social, and cultural forces that shape the way we come to the question of Islam in a wounded world, still grappling with the trauma of 9/11 and very much still in a state of war. For these and other reasons, In the Light of a Blessed Tree speaks to contemporary images and realities, even as it walks through the ancient origins of Islam." --Publisher's website.… (meer)
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God is the light of the heavens and the earth: a metaphor for His light is a niche, in which [stands] a lamp; the lamp is within glass, and the glass [shines] as if it were a pearly star, kindled by a blessed tree, an olive --of neither the east nor the west-- [a tree] whose oil is just at the point of shining forth though no fire has touched it. Light upon light! God guides whomsoever He will to His light. God strikes [such] metaphors for the [benefit of] people, and of all things God is knowing.
The Qur'an, from the sura of Light / sura(t) al-nur (24):35
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This book is dedicated, first and foremost, to all of my Catholic teachers who initially opened the gates of learning to me, gates that included the respectful and open-hearted introduction to other faith traditions.
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In Medieval times, scriptures and other important texts were often artistically enhanced as a way of displaying the richness and beauty of the text's inner meaning and significance.
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Religion is always more than the sum of its parts, and Islam is no exception.
"In the light of A Blessed Tree presents an absolutely original, experientially textured introduction to Islamic belief, practice, and history for both the intrigued newcomer as well as for those who already possess some basic literacy in Islam. Slowly crafted over the years following the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, this modest book speaks with scholarly integrity but in an everyday voice, full of real-life narratives that "illuminate" the beliefs, practices, and histories described. More, it brings the reader in touch with the psychological, social, and cultural forces that shape the way we come to the question of Islam in a wounded world, still grappling with the trauma of 9/11 and very much still in a state of war. For these and other reasons, In the Light of a Blessed Tree speaks to contemporary images and realities, even as it walks through the ancient origins of Islam." --Publisher's website.
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