{"product_id":"al-ghazali-and-the-quran-paperback-softback","title":"Al-Ghazali and the Qur'an - Paperback \/ softback","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book is the first of its kind to focus entirely on the Qur’anic interpretation of Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (1058-1111), a towering figure of Sunni Islam. Martin Whittingham explores both al-Ghazali’s hermeneutical methods and his interpretations of particular Quranic texts, and covers al-Ghazali’s mystical, legal and theological concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivided into two parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003epart one examines al-Ghazali’s legal and Sufi theoretical discussions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epart two asks how these theories relate to his practice, analysing the only three of al-Ghazali’s works which are centrally concerned with interpreting particular Qur’anic passages: Jawahir al-Qur’an (The Jewels of the Qur’an); Al-Qist as al-mustaqim (The Correct Balance); and Mishkat al-anwar (The Niche for Lights). \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding a new point of access to the works of al-Ghazali, this book will be welcomed by scholars and students of Islamic studies, religious studies, hermeneutics, and anyone interested in how Muslims understand the Qur’an.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45546465984750,"sku":"9780415663946","price":91.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9780415663946.jpg?v=1720234597","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/al-ghazali-and-the-quran-paperback-softback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}