Sufi Commentaries on the Qur'an in Classical Islam

Sufi Commentaries on the Qur'an in Classical Islam
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 236
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ISBN-10 : 9781134211432
ISBN-13 : 1134211430
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Download or read book Sufi Commentaries on the Qur'an in Classical Islam written by Kristin Sands and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-07-13 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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