Author: Christiane J. Gruber
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253353610
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 404
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The tales of the mi'raj describe the prophet Muhammad's journey through the heavens, his encounters with prophets and angels, and his visit to heaven and hell. The tales are among Islam's most popular, appearing in Arabic, Persian, and Turkish literature, and in later adaptations throughout the Muslim world. Often serving as narratives designed to promote the worldview of particular Muslim groups, the tales were also a means for communities to construct rules of normative behavior and ritual practices, and were used to assert the superiority of Islam over other religions. The essays in this collection discuss the formation of this narrative, the mi'raj as a missionary text, its various adaptations, its application to esoteric thought, and its use in performance and ritual. -- Book jacket.
Author: Sayyid Muhammad Alawi Al-Maliki
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781952306013
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 88
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Shaykh Muhammad 'Alawi al-Maliki delivers an absorbing account of the Isra' wal-Mi'raj that brings the reader almost into the story. Indeed it is a detailed narrative spiced with a simple commentary that attempts to reconcile various accounts or reports of the event that transpired. This provides a comprehensive reading that takes the reader on an experiential ride to feel the magic of Rasulullah's journey. In short, it is very inspiring; exhilarating to the spiritual core. Praise be to Allah Who chose His praiseworth servant Muhammad (saw) for the Message, distinguished him with the night journey on the lightening-mount Buraq, and caused him to ascend the ladders of perfection to the high heavens to show him of the greatest signs of his Lord. He raised him until he reached the Lote-tree of the Farthest Boundary where ends the science of every Messenger-Prophet and every Angel Brought Near, where lies the Garden of Retreat, to the point that he heard the sound of the pens that write what has befallen and what is to befall.
Author: Alisa Jackson
Publisher: Living Water Books
ISBN: 9781735707327
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 162
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The Spirit of the Lord walks through the temple, his eyes traveling from one dimension to the next as he sees the condition of his people. Where Are My Prophets? He speaks and Heaven rattles with sharp knocking sounds as his voice echoes.Then God says, I've called you from among them. I've called you out of bed. I've called you from the slumbering shadows. I've called you from among the living dead.Where Are My Prophets?The Lord is waiting for you to say, Speak Lord for your servant is listeningYou may ask, "Where do we start?" or "How do we begin?" We start by going back to basic training and establishing order. The body will emerge as it was created to do, when every part is in position and flowing as God intended. We are in a generation where many have the title of prophet, yet not many have been ordained by God as prophets. Within these pages We are moving from stagnation to development from declension to ascension. Now the untrained comes to the classroom of the Holy Spirit to be trained.This is The Ascension of the ProphetCome Out From Among Them...
Author: Robert Henry Charles
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Apocalyptic literature
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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Author: Omid Safi
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061231347
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 358
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From a professor of Islamic studies comes this look at the prophet of Islam who stands as the role model for millions of modern Muslims.
Author: Frederick S. Colby
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 0791477886
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 330
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Discusses the historical development of the well-loved story of the Prophet Muhammad’s night journey to the divine realm and back again.
Author: Arshia Shah
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 42
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The Prophet (peace upon him) is awoken from his sleep and led by the Chieftain of angels to a riding mount like never seen before! They travel at lightning speed and embark on an unimaginable journey that, as it unfolds, becomes ever more miraculous. The first destination is the sacred city of Jerusalem for an unimaginable meeting and prayer with angels and thousands of prophets. In a state of wonderment and anticipation, the Prophet (pbuh) discovers that his journey is just beginning, as he begins to ascend into the heavens. As he travels to each heavenly dimension he is personally greeted and welcomed by the former prophets. The Prophet (pbuh) is then shown the frequented house with its ceaseless angel pilgrims and the Lote Tree in all its glory. The journey culminates at the pinnacle, which the Prophet (pbuh) learns to be the ultimate reason for the journey; he is brought into Divine presence to be gifted a special command. When he is returned to Mecca where he recounts the miraculous happenings, he is met with ridicule by the disbelievers, and sincere belief by those who believe. This book describes the Prophet's experiences along the way, the miraculous nature of this journey, and emphasizes the lessons learnt from it.
Author: Patrick Schreiner
Publisher: Snapshots
ISBN: 9781683593973
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The Ascension is essential to the gospel The good news of Jesus includes his life, death, resurrection, and future return--but what about his ascension? Though often neglected or misunderstood, the ascension is integral to the gospel. In The Ascension of Christ, Patrick Schreiner argues that Jesus' work would be incomplete without his ascent to God's right hand. Not only a key moment in the gospel story, Jesus' ascension was necessary for his present ministry in and through the church. Schreiner argues that Jesus' residence in heaven marks a turning point in his three-fold offices of prophet, priest, and king. As prophet, Jesus builds the church and its witness. As priest, he intercedes before the Father. As king, he rules over all. A full appreciation of the ascension is essential for understanding the Bible, Christian doctrine, and Christ's ongoing work in the world.
Author: Ulrich Marzolph
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004445528
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 319
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This study surveys a distinctive type of the “Islamic” book which has been largely neglected in previous scholarship: the genre of illustrated lithographed books produced in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Iran. In addition to introducing the history of printing in Iran and surveying the investigated sources, the study supplies basic data on genres of illustrated books, artists active in lithographic illustration, and aspects germane to this particular field of art. The documentation includes bibliographical references for 116 illustrated books in a total of 351 particular editions and 150 plates with several hundred single illustrations. Lithographic illustration in Iran constitutes the legitimate successor to manuscript illustration, both in content and style. Contrasting with the latter’s refinement, lithographed illustrations were produced in large numbers and served as a powerful medium of popular iconography.
Author: Jeff Cavins
Publisher: Ascension Press
ISBN: 9781945179419
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages :
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