Pathways through the Literature of Islam Book 1 Presented by Yahiya Emerick

ISBN: 9798297522350
Publisher: Amirah Publishing
Binding: Paperback Description from the publisher:

Every culture produces art and literature that echoes its core values. Without realizing it, the people themselves then use those vehicles to impart the subtle teachings of their nation throughout society in novel and enjoyable ways. The world of Islam has done likewise. For over 1,400 years, Muslim artists and writers have produced vast quantities of beautiful and thoughtful works that express a wide variety of religiously-based spiritual sentiments.Much of the literature produced in the Muslim world throughout this slice of time is often reflective of Islamic spiritual values (and sometimes blended together with local cultural customs and rhythms, of course). While not all writing produced by people with Muslim names is aligned with core Islamic teachings, even in those instances where authors test the boundaries of public acceptance, there is often the organic inclusion of spiritual themes that readers of the time would be familiar with and could connect to. Such is the power and influence of Islamic spirituality that even its detractors must acknowledge its presence.This series collects together some of the very best examples of literature, poems, folklore, anecdotes, and reflective prose that the Muslim world has produced, past and present. For those not raised in a Muslim environment, this collection provides crucial insight into the mindset of a traditional believer who was raised at a time when Islam was a natural and expected part of everyday life. For Muslim young people raised in non-Muslim societies, these selections are vitally important for introducing them to an alternative cultural viewpoint than the one the wider society imposes on them.Set up in a textbook style, the books in this series allow the reader to become an active participant in the study of how faith informed the pen of dozens of authors raised in a Muslim cultural context across many centuries and different regions. This makes this book perfect for schools, homeschooling, literature circles, book clubs, and personal study. Look for more books in this series to expand your mind and heart further into the ways and values of Islam through the teaching lens of great literature.