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A History of the Methodology of Qur’anic Exegeses
0$18.95In this book, Dogan aims to show the different approaches in Qur’anic exegesis and elaborate each method with examples.
The Qur’an, the primary source of knowledge for all Muslims, contains universal principles. This Holy Book has been interpreted numerous times by scholars since its revelation. Despite being a single text, just 300 pages long, the rich content of the Qur’an has afforded multiple types of exegesis, each of them different according to the capacity of the scholar, the conditions
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God Man and Mortality
0$19.95Perspective of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi
“God, Man, and Mortality is a collection of essays written both by seasoned and by up and coming scholars working in the field now known as Nursi studies. The aim of these essays is to hold a mirror up to Nursi’s teachings on a number of theologically important issues, just as Nursi held a mirror up to the teachings of the Qur’an. The scope is broad, covering subjects such as Divine immanence and transcendence, human spirituality and man’s role as Divine vi
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On the Path of the Prophet: Fethullah Gulen’s Understanding of Sunnah
0$18.95Fethullah Gülen, a contemporary scholar of Islam and activist with a large worldwide following, has spent his entire life studying and teaching the Sunnah, the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad, pbuh. This book explores his holistic approach to the vast knowledge of hadith and how he puts his focus on practical interpretations of the Sunnah. Dr. Erdil shows, through the example of Gulen, that it is possible to provide solutions to the problems at the individual, familial and social levels today
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Tradition Witnessing the Modern Age
0$19.95Addressing the sociological, cultural, and religious aspects of the Gulen movement, this insider’s look also explores the failure experienced by many other Islamic movements that attempted to combine traditional values with the modern world. The influence Fethullah Gulen has had on secularist Turkey is also examined.
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Usul al-Fiqh: Methodology of Islamic Jurisprudence
0$18.95This book deals with the sources of Islamic jurisprudence and their importance in deducing religious rulings. It covers the concept of ijtihād (independent reasoning), its conditions and application, and illustrates why it is a practice for experts rather than laymen. It also explains the differences in the levels of expertise of the mujtahids. In fact, there are seven distinct classifications of mujtahid. The book also covers the communication of God as a Lawgiver with regard to the conduct of
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Usul Al-Tafsir
0$14.95The Science and Methodology of the Quran
This valuable work on the methodology of exegesis by Dr. Recep Dogan will serve as an important measure for future works in this area. With his expertise in the history and exegesis of the Qur’an, as well as his familiarity and comprehensive understanding of Islamic disciplines, Dr. Dogan has managed to combine both classical and modern acquis. Those who benefit from this study will witness a centuries-old tradition at the same time learn modern developm
