What do we know of essential Islam, that of Rumi, Al Halladj, Ibn Arabi, Iqbal, that of the Sufi brotherhoods, philosophers and scholars who contributed so much to the medieval West, that which nurtured the art and literature of an entire civilization?

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.

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...

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.

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 Sufi Way -Faouzi Skali- Edition Albin Michel (Pocket Size) This book makes it possible to "Perceive Sufism from 'within'. Understand their perception of the world. The author wanted to sketch here certain aspects of...

The Koran: Translation essay by Jacques Berque - Pocket edition - Living spiritualities collection <p...

The Sun of Allah shines on the West according to Sigrid Hunke: The author reveals the homage he pays to the contribution of Islamic civilization to the development of science and technology in the West.