Dimensions of Islam

“Frithjof Schuon’s Understanding Islam cracked open a window into one of the world’s most misunderstood faiths, revealing its soul in a way few had dared - or known how - to attempt. It’s no stretch to say Schuon gave Islam its rightful depth and dignity, not as a relic or a polemic, but as a living tradition worthy of reverence. This book continues that journey, uncovering hidden gems of Islamic wisdom through a Sufi lens. You can almost feel the faith breathing here: a living tapestry where inner truths and outer rituals weave together, each reflecting the other. Take the chapter on the ‘Five Divine Presences’ - it pulses with this rhythm, showing how the unseen and seen dance in perfect harmony.

For Western readers, the chapters on Christ and the Virgin Mary will stir the heart. Here, Mary isn’t just a Christian figure but a universal archetype of divine femininity, revered across traditions. Schuon also dives into the Qur’ān’s layered meanings and Prophet Muhammad’s pivotal role in the grand story of monotheism. True to his style, he threads Islam’s pearls into a necklace that sparkles with echoes of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity - proving truth has no borders.”

Author: Frithj of Schuon