Sufism and Islamic sprituality by professor Sayyed Hosain Nasr. (Post 154)

A link to a talk on Islamic spirituality and Sufism by professor Sayyed Hosain Nasr of George Washington University. He is regarded as an authority on Islam and Sufism. His under graduate degree is in physics and mathematics from MIT. Masters from Harvard in earth sciences and a PhD in history of science and philosophy also from Harvard in 1958. He has published about 50 books and several hundred articles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB5-l299Ikc&t=298s

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Shahi Qila decorative work in Lahore Paklistan (297)

Shahi Qila Lahore Pakistan. Decorative work.

Role of Muslim women as Sufis, scholars and rulers (post 259)

Islam had a glorious past. The golden age of Islam started in the 7th century and lasted to the 18th century and ended when the European powers took control of the Muslim region. It is interesting to note that so many women rulers, scholars and Sufis were in a period when scholarship in Islam, sciences and all other fields was at its height. The decline in the role of women appears to happen when a deficit in the knowledge of Islam among its followers occurred. Deficit in Islamic knowledge when combined with lack of respect for civil liberties and justice for all creates a breeding ground for ignorance, hate and radical groups. This can only be eliminated with high quality education available to all and nurturing values such as inclusiveness, respect for civil liberties and sense of fairness and justice for all. Here is a brief overview of women's role as Sufis, scholars and rulers. Khaliq 1. Muslim Women Sufies and Scholars Rabia Al Basri and...

Islamic studies in America by Dr. S. H. Nasar (Post 241)

A link to a lecture on the origin and history of Islamic Studies in America by professor Sayyed Hasan Nasrof George Washington University. He hols an undergraduate degree in Physics and Mathematics from MIT. A masters from Hayward in earth sciences (geology and geophysics) and also from Harvard a PhD in history of science and philosophy in1958. He has published about 50 books and several hundred articles. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=zEjf70Q8eBc&t=596s

Islam and Sufism an introduction

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