Mysticism and the renewal of Islamic literature

Literature has been a medium to express and explore the depths of human life and Truth. This is accurate of Islamic literature, produced across the globe over hundreds of years. This paper seeks to highlight key mystical aspects of classical Islamic literature and their relevance to world literature...

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Main Authors:	Altabaa, Homam, Hamawiya, Adham
Format:	Article
Language:	English English
Published:	IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia 2019
Subjects:	BP1 Islam BP87 Islamic Literature. Islamic authors PN Literature (General)
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/76214/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/76214/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/76214/1/Letter_of_Acceptance%20.For%20Dr.Homam.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/76214/8/76214_Mysticism%20and%20the%20Renewal%20of%20Islamic%20Literature.pdf

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spelling	iium-762142019-12-05T09:31:51Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/76214/ Mysticism and the renewal of Islamic literature Altabaa, Homam Hamawiya, Adham BP1 Islam BP87 Islamic Literature. Islamic authors PN Literature (General) Literature has been a medium to express and explore the depths of human life and Truth. This is accurate of Islamic literature, produced across the globe over hundreds of years. This paper seeks to highlight key mystical aspects of classical Islamic literature and their relevance to world literature and culture. Mysticism is essentially understood in this context as a set of beliefs and practices that lead to a form of proximity or union with the Divine. The paper explores its key manifestations in prominent works of Islamic literature by renowned classical figures such as Rumi, Ibn ‘Arabī, ’Al-Ghazālī, Ibn ‘Al-Fāriḍ and Rābi‘ah. These manifestations include prevalent themes such as divine essence and attributes, gnosis and knowledge, the concept of mystical path and divine love. The paper concludes that contemporary Muslim writers and literary commentators are left with a rich tradition that can be re-examined, revived and matched to renew and rejuvenate the literatures of Muslim nations. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia 2019-12-01 Article NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/76214/1/Letter_of_Acceptance%20.For%20Dr.Homam.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/76214/8/76214_Mysticism%20and%20the%20Renewal%20of%20Islamic%20Literature.pdf Altabaa, Homam and Hamawiya, Adham (2019) Mysticism and the renewal of Islamic literature. Journal of Islam in Asia. p. 1. E-ISSN 2289-8077 (In Press) https://journals.iium.edu.my/jiasia/index.php/Islam
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description	Literature has been a medium to express and explore the depths of human life and Truth. This is accurate of Islamic literature, produced across the globe over hundreds of years. This paper seeks to highlight key mystical aspects of classical Islamic literature and their relevance to world literature and culture. Mysticism is essentially understood in this context as a set of beliefs and practices that lead to a form of proximity or union with the Divine. The paper explores its key manifestations in prominent works of Islamic literature by renowned classical figures such as Rumi, Ibn ‘Arabī, ’Al-Ghazālī, Ibn ‘Al-Fāriḍ and Rābi‘ah. These manifestations include prevalent themes such as divine essence and attributes, gnosis and knowledge, the concept of mystical path and divine love. The paper concludes that contemporary Muslim writers and literary commentators are left with a rich tradition that can be re-examined, revived and matched to renew and rejuvenate the literatures of Muslim nations.
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author	Altabaa, Homam Hamawiya, Adham
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title	Mysticism and the renewal of Islamic literature
title_short	Mysticism and the renewal of Islamic literature
title_full	Mysticism and the renewal of Islamic literature
title_fullStr	Mysticism and the renewal of Islamic literature
title_full_unstemmed	Mysticism and the renewal of Islamic literature
title_sort	mysticism and the renewal of islamic literature
publisher	IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia
publishDate	2019
url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/76214/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/76214/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/76214/1/Letter_of_Acceptance%20.For%20Dr.Homam.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/76214/8/76214_Mysticism%20and%20the%20Renewal%20of%20Islamic%20Literature.pdf
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