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BOOK CATEGORIES

GENERAL BOOKS ON ISLAM

Living Islam - East & West

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Ageless and universal wisdom set against the backdrop of a changing world: application of this knowledge to one's own life is most appropriate.

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The Elements of Islam

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

An introduction to Islam through an overview of the universality and light of the prophetic message.

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THE QUR'AN AND ITS TEACHINGS

ARRANGED IN RANKING OF IMPORTANCE AS SHAYKH FADHLALLA HAERI DESCRIBES THEM

The Qur'an:
Path to Eternal Life

Commentaries by Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Translated by Adnan Al Adnani

Edited by Neil Douglas Klotz

The Irfani reflections presented by Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri provide a bridge between rational understanding and spiritual insights of the Qur’an and urges one to achieve their ultimate destiny—awareness of awareness of the Ultimate Oneness of our existence.

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Keys to the Qur'an:
A commentary on selected Surahs (Hardcover)

Commentaries by Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

These commentaries on several essential chapters of the Qur'an are based on Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri's teachings in the West. The chapters include Surahs Fatiha, Baqarah, Ale `Imran, Yaseen, Al `Ankabut, Al Rahman, Al Waq`iah, Al Mulk and the entire Juz `Amma (last section of the Qur'an).

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Keys to the Qur'an: Volume 1: Commentary on Surah Al-Fatiha and Surah Al-Baqarah

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

The first two chapters of the Qur'an give guidance regarding inner and outer struggle. Emphasis is on understanding key Qur'anic terms.

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Keys to the Qur'an: Volume 2: Commentary on Surah Ale-`Imran

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

This book is a commentary on the third chapter of the Qur'an, the family of 'Imran which includes the story of Mary, mother of `Isa (Jesus).

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Keys to the Qur'an: Volume 3: Commentary on Surah Yasin

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Commentary on chapter Yasin. This is traditionally read over the dead person: if we want to know the meaning of life, we have to learn about death.

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Keys to the Qur'an: Volume 4: Commentary on Surahs Al-`Ankabut, Al-Rahman, Al-Waqi`ah and Al-Mulk

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Shaykh Fadhlalla uncovers inner meanings, roots and subtleties of the Qur'anic arabic terminology.

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Keys to the Qur'an: Volume 5: Commentary on Juz' `Amma

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

A collection of teachings and talks with the objective of exploring deeper meanings of Qur'anic Revelations.

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Universal Qur'an
Selected Verses for all Times

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

This book presents Qur'anic Universal renderings that connects the absolute and the relative in a unified voice that transforms and transports the reader to the eternal reality that is both transcendent and immanent. It is an essential reference for the inner technology guiding towards transformation that echoes in the hearts of the sincere seeker.

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The Essential Message of the Qur'an

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Teachings from the Qur'an such as purpose of creation, Attributes of the Creator, nature of human beings, decrees governing the laws of the universe, life and death.

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A Courteous Approach to Qur'an

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

This booklet presents extracts from talks Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri has given on the Qur'an, arranged in six themes: Context and Action, the Self, Understanding, Transformation, Awakening and lastly Oneness and Balance.

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Quran: 50 Vital Verses

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

The Qur'an is a treasure trove providing guidance and help at all times and for all people when approached the right courtesy and trust.

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Qur'an's Prescription for Life
Revealed Cosmic Maps and Prescriptions

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Understanding of the Qur'an is made accessible with easy reference to key issues concerning life, and the path of Islam.

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Sacred Alchemy: A Collection of Qur'anic Verses

Commentary by Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Compiled by Leyya Kalla

Translated by Adnan Al Adnani

The alchemical effect of the Qur'an, the deep transformative impact it has upon the human soul, is such that even its most ardent of opponents have been profoundly affected by it.

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The Story of Creation in the Qur'an
A Sufi Interpretation

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

An exposition of the Qur'anic verses relating to the nature of physical phenomena, including the origins of the universe, the nature of light, matter, space and time, and the evolution of biological and sentient beings.

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Journey of the Universe as Expounded in the Qur'an

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

The Qur'an traces the journey of all creation, seeing the physical, biological and geological voyage of life as paralleled by the inner spiritual evolution of humankind.

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The Qur'an in Islam
Its Impact & Influence on the Life of Muslims

`Allamah Sayyid M. H. Tabataba`i

`Allamah Sayyid M. H. Tabataba`i shows in this gem how the Qur'an contains the fundamental roots of Islam and the proof of prophethood as the Word of God.

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SUFISM & ISLAMIC PSYCHOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY

Beginning's End

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

This is a contemporary outlook on sufi sciences of self-knowledge, exposing the challenge of our modern lifestyle that is out of balance.

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Cosmology of the Self

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Islamic teachings of Tawheed (Unity) with insights into the human self: understanding the inner landscape is essential foundation for progress on the path of knowledge.

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Decree & Destiny (Original Version)
The Freedom of No Choice

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

A lucid exposition of the extensive body of Islamic thought on the issue of free will and determinism.

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Decree & Destiny (Revised Edition)
Free Will or Determinism

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

A lucid exposition of the extensive body of Islamic thought on the issue of free will and determinism.

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Happiness in Life and After Death
An Islamic Sufi View

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

This book offers revelations and spiritual teachings that map a basic path towards wholesome living without forgetting death: cultivating a constant awareness of one's dual nature.

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In the Courtyard of the Beloved There is Healing
A Danish Woman's Journey into Spiritual Islam

Inge Haeri

The unusual journey of Inge Haeri's life has exposed her to the rich interior world of the human spirit and its wonders and delights, through Islam and Sufism.

This is not a Zahra Publications title.


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Leaves From A Sufi Journal

With a Foreword By: Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

A unique collection of articles presenting an outstanding introduction to the areas of Sufism and original Islamic teachings.

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Pathways to the Garden
Contemporary Insights on the Sufi Path

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

"All quests and teachings lead to the realization that the soul, or essence of life, is eternal and that the moment radiates from timelessness. We are obsessed with that which is eternal and ever-present. In my lifelong search to uncover and share the dazzling lights of Truth, I have been propelled to make more accessible translations of specific seminal texts from the Sufi tradition available, as I have done with ‘The Secret Garden’. This book, ‘Pathways to the Garden’ is presented as an update to key questions for today’s time."

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

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Spectrum of Reality
Sufi Insights

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Spectrum of Reality synthesizes a comprehensive analysis of the human condition and the way we perceive reality.

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Sufi Encounters
Sharing the Wisdom of the Enlightened Sufis

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Muneera Haeri

An unparalleled exploration of Sufism as it is practised around the world, describing meetings with today's enlightened teachers as well as including wonderfully inspiring translations of the great Sufi masters of the past.

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Teachings from a Classical Sufi Master

Sidi `Ali al-Jamal

Extracts and abbreviations from ‘Advice to the Seeker on the Path of Asceticism’ by Sidi `Ali al-Jamal. Passages selected and translated for this anthology to inspire, guide and make accessible eternal truths to the contemporary seeker.

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The Chishtis: Sufi Masters of India

Muneera Haeri

The Chishtis are one of the most beloved and enduring of the Sufi Orders, which emerged in the Indian Subcontinent in medieval times. In this book, Muneera Haeri places the teachings of the Chishtiya in its historical perspective, but also emphasizes their timeless message of love, compassion and tolerance for all.

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The Elements of Sufism

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Sufism is the heart of Islam. This introduction describes its origins, practices, historical background and its spread throughout the world.

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The Garden of Meaning

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

This book is about two gardens, one visible and fragrant, the other less visible but eternal. The beauty and harmony of both gardens are exposited in this magisterial volume, linking outer to inner, physics to metaphysics, self to cosmos.

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The Journey of the Self

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

After introducing the basic model of the self, there follows a simple yet complete outline of the self's emergence, development, sustenance, and growth toward its highest potential.

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The Sufi Way to Self-Unfoldment

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Unfolding inner meanings of the islamic ritual practices towards the intended ultimate purpose to live a life honorable and fearless, with no darkness, ignorance or abuse.

This eBook is also available on paperback.

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Witnessing Perfection

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Delves into the universal question of Deity and the purpose of life. Durable contentment is a result of 'perfected vision'.

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PRACTICES AND TEACHINGS OF ISLAM

Calling Allah By His Most Beautiful Names

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Attributes or Qualities resonate from their Majestic and Beautiful Higher Realm into the heart of the active seeker, and through it back into the world.

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Fasting in Islam

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

This is a comprehensive guide to fasting in all its aspects, with a description of fasting in different faith traditions, its spiritual benefits, rules and regulations.

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Inner Secrets of The Path

Sayyid Haydar Amuli

Translated By: Assadullah ad-Dhaakir

Foreword By: Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

In this book, Sayyid Haydar Amuli - an ibn `Arabi scholar and Gnostic from the 14th century - discusses the nature of unity, justice and prophecy as outlined by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him),...

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Pilgrimage in Islam

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Note: This book was formerly titled, The Pilgrimage of Islam.

This is a specialized book on spiritual journeying, offering the sincere seeker keys to inner transformation.

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Prophetic Traditions in Islam
On the Authority of the Family of the Prophet

Compiled By: Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Translated By: Asadullah adh-Dhaakir Yate

Foreword By: Seyyed Hossein Nasr

Offers a comprehensive selection of Islamic teachings arranged according to topics dealing with belief and worship, moral, social and spiritual values.

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The Hikam - The Wisdom of Ibn `Ata 'Allah

Translation & Commentary by Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

These aphorisms of Ibn `Ata 'Allah, a Shadili Shaykh, reveal the breadth and depth of an enlightened being who reflects divine unity and inner transformation through worship.

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The Inner Meanings of Worship in Islam
A Personal Selection of Guidance For the Wayfarer

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Here is guidance for those who journey along this path, from the Qur'an, the Prophet's traditions, narrations from the Ahl al-Bayt, and seminal works from among the Ahl al-Tasawwuf of all schools of thought.

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The Lantern of The Path

Imam Ja`far Al-Sadiq (Translated By Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri and Muna H. Bilgrami)

Each one of the ninety-nine chapter of this book is a threshold to the next, guiding the reader through the broad spectrum of ageless wisdom, like a lantern along the path of reality.

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The Sayings and Wisdom of Imam `Ali

Compiled By: Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Translated By: Asadullah ad-Dhakir Yate

A selection of this great man's sayings gathered together from authentic and reliable sources. They have been carefully translated into modern English.

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Transformative Worship in Islam
Experiencing Perfection

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri with Muna H. Bilgrami

This book uniquely bridges the traditional practices and beliefs, culture and language of Islam with the transformative spiritual states described by the Sufis and Gnostics.

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TALKS, INTERVIEWS AND COURSES

ASK Course ONE: The Sufi Map of the Self

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

This workbook explores the entire cosmology of the self through time, and maps the evolution of the self from before birth through life, death and beyond.

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ASK Course TWO: The Prophetic Way of Life

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

This workbook explores how the code of ethics that govern religious practice and the Prophetic ways are in fact transformational tools to enlightened awakening.

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Friday Discourses - Volume 1
Jum`ah Talks at the Rasooli Centre

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri addresses many topics that influence Muslims at the core of what it means to be a Muslim in today's global village.

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Refinement of Character
Friday Discourses

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

These discourses, offered by Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri in South Africa, present a comprehensive and complete package of essentials regarding the self and its emergence, of the interplay between the ego and the soul (behaviour and personality dynamics).

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Seasons of Wisdom

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Seasons of Wisdom is mostly collated from the closing unscripted talks given by Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri at annual conferences held in South Africa.

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Songs of Iman On the Roads Of Pakistan

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

A series of talks given on the divergence between 'faith' and 'unbelief' during a tour of the country in 1982 which becomes a reflection of the condition occurring in the rest of the world today.

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The Connection Between the Absolute and the Relative
A Conversation with Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

This 1990 conversation with Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri, in which he talks about wide-ranging topics, is as relevant today as it was when it was first conducted, for it presents Islam as the archetypal, universal, Adamic path that began when humanity rose in consciousness to recognize duality and began its journey from the relative back to Absolute Unity.

This eBook is also available on paperback.

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The Spiritual Path
A Conversation Between Professor Ali A. Allawi and Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri On His Life, Thought and Work

Professor Ali A. Allawi

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

In this wide-ranging conversation with Professor Ali Allawi, Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri talks about his life story and the spiritual journey that he embarked on and the path he has been on ever since.

This eBook is also available on paperback.

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POETRY, APHORISMS AND INSPIRATIONAL

101 Helpful Illusions

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Everything in creation has a purpose relevant to ultimate spiritual Truth. This book highlights natural veils to be transcended by disciplined courage, wisdom and insight.

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Beyond Windows

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Offering moving and profound insights of compassion and spirituality through these anthologies of connections between slave self and Eternal Lord.

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Bursts of Silence

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Inspired aphorisms provide keys to doors of inner knowledge, as well as antidotes to distraction and confusion.

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Differentiated Sameness
A Collection of Sufi Poems

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

These poems are like brush strokes indicating transitions between the boundless and the limited, within and beyond time and space, like flags on a temple reminding us of our transitory earthly journey and how magnificent it is if we are aware of its timeless grace.

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Fulfilment Now

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

A modern-day sage's indispensable insights into how to access true fulfilment.

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Hikari
Lights and Shadows

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

This booklet contains short bursts of insights presented as steps towards being at one with the light within the heart.

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Look Again

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Look Again invites us to cast our sight beyond things as they appear to be - Insight

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Pointers to Presence
A Collection of Aphorisms for the Wayfarer

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

A collection of aphorisms providing insights into consciousness and are pointers to spiritual awakening.

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Pointers to Reality
A Collection of Aphorisms for Spiritual Transcendence

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

This book provides some helpful reminders to us that our direction is always towards full awakening, whether it occurs in this life, or in the next.

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Ripples of Light

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Inspired aphorisms which become remedies for hearts that seek the truth.

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Shades of Reality
Short Stories by Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

In these stories Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri shows the many different ways that people strive towards a better life that is more secure and enjoyable.

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Sound Waves

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

A collection of aphorisms that help us reflect and discover the intricate connection between self and soul.

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Sublime Gems
Selected Teachings of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani

Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani

A collection of extracted spiritual nourishment from Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani's existing works.

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The Calling Heart
A Litany compiled by Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

This litary (wird) is present to whomsoever desires access to the treasures of the Hereafter. There is no power and no strength except through Allah, the Magnificent.

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The Four Journeys

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

A Collection of Poetry from the works of Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri along the Four Journeys of Mulla Sadra.

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The Wisdom of Ramana Maharshi
A Modern Sufi Rendition

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Forty Verses on Reality by Sri Ramana Maharshi is a pithy and aphoristic short sacred work. This little book is full of the most profound revelations of Self-Knowledge. An essential text for all interested in Nonduality and the Maharshi's teachings.

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AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Son of Karbala

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

The atmosphere of an Iraq in transition is brought to life and used as a backdrop for the Shaykh's own personal quest for self-discovery and spiritual truth.

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HEALTH SCIENCES AND ISLAMIC HISTORY

Health Sciences in Early Islam - Volume 1

Collected Papers By: Sami K. Hamarneh

Edited By: Munawar A. Anees

Foreword By: Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Health Sciences in Early Islam is a pioneering study of Islamic medicine that opens up new chapters of knowledge in the history of the healing sciences. This two volume work covers the development of Islamic medicine between the 6th and 12th centuries A.D.

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Health Sciences in Early Islam - Volume 2

Collected Papers By: Sami K. Hamarneh

Edited By: Munawar A. Anees

Foreword By: Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

Health Sciences in Early Islam is a pioneering study of Islamic medicine that opens up new chapters of knowledge in the history of the healing sciences. This two volume work covers the development of Islamic medicine between the 6th and 12th centuries A.D.

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