by Mustapha Sheikh (Author)
This collection of wisdoms from the works of Ibn Taymiyyah reflects the range of his penetrative insight and wisdom. It aims to recast his work, which is often mistakenly associated with Islamic fundamentalism, for a new generation of Muslims who are seeking a path through the challenges of the modern age.
With an emphasis upon literary concision each aphorism is pregnant with meaning, which is carefully explored in a commentary.
About the Author
Dr. Mustapha Sheikh is lecturer in Islamic Studies at Leeds University.
Author Biography
Mustapha Sheikh: Dr. Mustapha Sheikh is lecturer in Islamic Studies at Leeds University.
He studied at University College London, completing a BSc in Project Management, and at St Cross College, Oxford, where he gained an MSt in the Study of Religion and D.Phil. in Theology.
In addition to his academic education he has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in Damascus and Istanbul, including the following disciplines: Arabic grammar, logic, jurisprudence, legal theory, Qur'anic exegesis, hadith and Sufism.