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Islam, Arabs, and Intelligent World of the Jinn (Contemporary Issues in the Middle East)
Amira El-Zein
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Hardcover. According to the Qur'an, God created two parallel species, man and the jinn, the former from clay and the latter from fire. This title explores the integral role these mythological figures play, revealing that the concept of jinn is fundamental to understanding Muslim culture and tradition. Series: Contemporary Issues in the Middle East. Num Pages: 264 pages, glossary, notes, references, index. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 482.
According to the Qur'an, God created two parallel species, man and the jinn, the former from clay and the latter from fire. Beliefs regarding the jinn are deeply integrated into Muslim culture and religion, and have a constant presence in legends, myths, poetry, and literature. In Islam, Arabs, and the Intelligent World of the Jinn , Amira El-Zein explores the integral role these mythological figures play, revealing that the concept of jinn is fundamental to understanding Muslim culture and tradition. Examining closely a wide range of sources, from the fields of law, theology, and folklore, El-Zein clearly ... Read more
According to the Qur'an, God created two parallel species, man and the jinn, the former from clay and the latter from fire. Beliefs regarding the jinn are deeply integrated into Muslim culture and religion, and have a constant presence in legends, myths, poetry, and literature. In Islam, Arabs, and the Intelligent World of the Jinn , Amira El-Zein explores the integral role these mythological figures play, revealing that the concept of jinn is fundamental to understanding Muslim culture and tradition. Examining closely a wide range of sources, from the fields of law, theology, and folklore, El-Zein clearly ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Series
Contemporary Issues in the Middle East
Condition
New
Weight
481g
Number of Pages
215
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780815632009
SKU
V9780815632009
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About Amira El-Zein
Amira El-Zein is visiting associate professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in Qatar. She is a published poet and translator in Arabic, French, and English. She is also the author of numerous articles on comparative mysticism, comparative folk literature, and comparative literature.
Reviews for Islam, Arabs, and Intelligent World of the Jinn (Contemporary Issues in the Middle East)
This remarkable [book] is a much-needed complement to the wide literature devoted to Islam... [and] offers fresh and original insights that challenge the conventional view of the Islamic religion and civilization. - Patrick Laude, author of Divine Play, Sacred Laughter, and Spiritual Understanding