A major figure in the introduction of Sufism in France, Eva de Vitray-Meyerotivitch (1909-1999) was director of the department of human sciences at the CNRS and taught at AL-Azhar University in Cairo. Through her work and her way of life, she perfectly embodied this universal and tolerant Islam advocated, among others, by mystics like...
A major figure in the introduction of Sufism in France, Eva de Vitray-Meyerotivitch (1909-1999) was director of the department of human sciences at the CNRS and taught at AL-Azhar University in Cairo. Through her work and her way of life, she perfectly embodied this universal and tolerant Islam advocated, among others, by mystics like...
The author presents here a concise and scholarly summary of Muslim prayer. Having placed prayer among the five “pillars” of Islam, she describes the modalities of ritual prayer and deciphers its symbolism to bring out its theological and mystical meaning.
The author presents here a concise and scholarly summary of Muslim prayer. Having placed prayer among the five “pillars” of Islam, she describes the modalities of ritual prayer and deciphers its symbolism to bring out its theological and mystical meaning.
What stance should modern Muslims take on Shari'ah corporal punishment, such as stoning or mutilation? And vis-à-vis the death sentence for apostasy or that of the adulteress? What does Islam really say about the status of women, the wearing of the veil, their rights in marriage, inheritance or in the event of separation?...
What stance should modern Muslims take on Shari'ah corporal punishment, such as stoning or mutilation? And vis-à-vis the death sentence for apostasy or that of the adulteress? What does Islam really say about the status of women, the wearing of the veil, their rights in marriage, inheritance or in the event of separation?...
Mohamed Ali was proclaimed world champion. Barely standing, he threw up his arms and shouted, "I'm the greatest!"
This album does not retrace the whole life of Mohamed Ali, but focuses on the boxer's key moments and fights. In the book are cited his most significant fights of the time (from December 1908 to October...
Mohamed Ali was proclaimed world champion. Barely standing, he threw up his arms and shouted, "I'm the greatest!"
This album does not retrace the whole life of Mohamed Ali, but focuses on the boxer's key moments and fights. In the book are cited his most significant fights of the time (from December 1908 to October...
At a time when we are concerned about the urgent need to bring about an "Islam of France" and to train imams who are aware of their secular environment, many eyes are turned towards the one who could be the best incarnation: the imam of Bordeaux Tareq Oubrou.
At a time when we are concerned about the urgent need to bring about an "Islam of France" and to train imams who are aware of their secular environment, many eyes are turned towards the one who could be the best incarnation: the imam of Bordeaux Tareq Oubrou.
Mâlik ibn Anas joined his Lord a long time ago, but this example of faith and science has not been reached, and what a pleasure to be in our turn witnesses, heirs and why not pursuers. Here, finally, in French language, a work, a biography, a method. Here, finally, for all of us...
Mâlik ibn Anas joined his Lord a long time ago, but this example of faith and science has not been reached, and what a pleasure to be in our turn witnesses, heirs and why not pursuers. Here, finally, in French language, a work, a biography, a method. Here, finally, for all of us...
A book expected by students. prepared by Abdelhamid Chebagouda who explains the system of splitting and sharing of inheritance according to Islam. For students or initiates, more generally within everyone's reach to understand this divine mathematics oil well, <span...
A book expected by students. prepared by Abdelhamid Chebagouda who explains the system of splitting and sharing of inheritance according to Islam. For students or initiates, more generally within everyone's reach to understand this divine mathematics oil well, <span...
The state of our heart. This is the major concern that must challenge every believer. This is tazkiyya: purification, which is above all a journey, progression... a daily effort. It's the business of a lifetime.
The state of our heart. This is the major concern that must challenge every believer. This is tazkiyya: purification, which is above all a journey, progression... a daily effort. It's the business of a lifetime.
This is the description of the Paradise which has been promised to the pious: ...there shall be rivers of never foul-smelling water, and rivers of unfading milk, and rivers of wine sweet to drink, as well as rivers of purified honey… Imagine...
This is the description of the Paradise which has been promised to the pious: ...there shall be rivers of never foul-smelling water, and rivers of unfading milk, and rivers of wine sweet to drink, as well as rivers of purified honey… Imagine...
Dictionary of Muslim Symbols: Rites, Mystic and Civilization, Malek Chebel
With 1,600 entries, a considerable bibliography and a multitude of cross-references and quotations, in particular suras from the Koran, this dictionary is an essential tool for anyone wishing to understand the deep imagination of hundreds...
Dictionary of Muslim Symbols: Rites, Mystic and Civilization, Malek Chebel
With 1,600 entries, a considerable bibliography and a multitude of cross-references and quotations, in particular suras from the Koran, this dictionary is an essential tool for anyone wishing to understand the deep imagination of hundreds...
The Mesnevi: 150 Sufi Tales, by Djalâl-Al-Dîn Rûmî
A major work of Muslim spirituality, the Mesnevi (or Mathnawi) is presented as a commentary on the Koran; as such, it was studied in the mosques as well as within the Sufi brotherhoods. Its author, Jalâl al-Dîn Rûmî, poet, mystic and sage of the 13th century, is...
The Mesnevi: 150 Sufi Tales, by Djalâl-Al-Dîn Rûmî
A major work of Muslim spirituality, the Mesnevi (or Mathnawi) is presented as a commentary on the Koran; as such, it was studied in the mosques as well as within the Sufi brotherhoods. Its author, Jalâl al-Dîn Rûmî, poet, mystic and sage of the 13th century, is...