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The Dream in Islam (The Dream in Islam) explores the rich tapestry of dream culture within Islamic thought, tracing how dreams have informed theology, ethics, and personal piety across centuries. This work considers dreams as a multifaceted phenomenon—prophetic, spiritual, and psychological—that has shaped practices, interpretations, and aspirations in Muslim communities worldwide. ISBN: 9780857452351.
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The book examines the role of dreaming in Islam from early prophetic revelations to contemporary experiences, analyzing how dreams function as messages, moral guidance, and sources of inspiration. It delves into historical case studies, jurisprudential perspectives, and Sufi traditions to illuminate how dream narratives influence daily life, ritual observance, and personal transformation within diverse Islamic contexts. The author synthesizes textual sources, scholarly debates, and lived experiences to present a nuanced portrait of dream life in Muslim cultures.
About the author
Iain R. Edgar is a scholar of Islamic studies renowned for his work on dream literature, theology, and religious experience. With a rigorous approach blending philological analysis and interdisciplinary methodology, he situates dreams within broader currents of Islamic thought—from scriptural exegesis to mysticism and ethics. This volume reflects his sustained engagement with how dreams illuminate the contours of belief, practice, and identity in Muslim societies.
In brief
The Dream in Islam offers a comprehensive, historically informed portrait of how dreams influence faith, conduct, and personal meaning in Islamic life, bridging textual analysis with lived experience.

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2011, ISBN: 0857452355
[EAN: 9780857452351], Neubuch, [PU: Berghahn Books], nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The war in the Middle East is marked by a lack of cultural knowledge o… More...

2011, ISBN: 9780857452351
Berghahn Books, Hardcover, 172 Seiten, Publiziert: 2011-05-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.4 kg, Arts & Humanities, Undergraduate & Postgraduate, Special Features, Books, Books Globa… More...

2011
ISBN: 9780857452351
Berghahn Books, Hardcover, 172 Seiten, Publiziert: 2011-05-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.4 kg, Arts & Humanities, Undergraduate & Postgraduate, Special Features, Books, Books Globa… More...
2011, ISBN: 9780857452351
Berghahn Books, 2011. Hardcover. New., Berghahn Books, 2011, 6
2011, ISBN: 9780857452351
Berghahn Books, 2011. Hardcover. New., Berghahn Books, 2011, 6
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About the work
The Dream in Islam (The Dream in Islam) explores the rich tapestry of dream culture within Islamic thought, tracing how dreams have informed theology, ethics, and personal piety across centuries. This work considers dreams as a multifaceted phenomenon—prophetic, spiritual, and psychological—that has shaped practices, interpretations, and aspirations in Muslim communities worldwide. ISBN: 9780857452351.
Summary
The book examines the role of dreaming in Islam from early prophetic revelations to contemporary experiences, analyzing how dreams function as messages, moral guidance, and sources of inspiration. It delves into historical case studies, jurisprudential perspectives, and Sufi traditions to illuminate how dream narratives influence daily life, ritual observance, and personal transformation within diverse Islamic contexts. The author synthesizes textual sources, scholarly debates, and lived experiences to present a nuanced portrait of dream life in Muslim cultures.
About the author
Iain R. Edgar is a scholar of Islamic studies renowned for his work on dream literature, theology, and religious experience. With a rigorous approach blending philological analysis and interdisciplinary methodology, he situates dreams within broader currents of Islamic thought—from scriptural exegesis to mysticism and ethics. This volume reflects his sustained engagement with how dreams illuminate the contours of belief, practice, and identity in Muslim societies.
In brief
The Dream in Islam offers a comprehensive, historically informed portrait of how dreams influence faith, conduct, and personal meaning in Islamic life, bridging textual analysis with lived experience.
Details of the book - The Dream in Islam: From Qur'anic Tradition to Jihadist Inspiration
EAN (ISBN-13): 9780857452351
ISBN (ISBN-10): 0857452355
Hardcover
Publishing year: 2011
Publisher: Berghahn Books
172 Pages
Weight: 0,399 kg
Language: eng/Englisch
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ISBN/EAN: 9780857452351
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0-85745-235-5, 978-0-85745-235-1
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Book title: tradition islam, anic, have dream, inspiration, the qur
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