The Tao Of Islam

How does Islamic thought understand the profound relationships between the masculine and feminine principles within creation and the Divine? The Tao of Islam is a revolutionary sourcebook and analysis by Sachiko Murata that opens a unique window into the heart of Islamic metaphysics through the lens of gender symbolism.

More Than a Book - A Gateway to Understanding
This landmark work is an essential anthology, translating hundreds of pages from over thirty seminal Muslim thinkers - including Ibn al-'Arabi, Avicenna, and the Ikhwan al-Safa - many for the first time in English. Murata masterfully demonstrates how Sufis and philosophers used the complementary dynamics of gender (analogous to yin/yang) to explain the relationship between God, the cosmos, and the human soul.

Discover a Unifying Perspective
Murata argues that the unity of Islamic intellectual tradition is found in the patterns of relationships it establishes. This book moves beyond legal and social discussions of gender to explore its cosmic and theological dimensions, offering a flexible and subtle framework often missed in conventional studies.

This Scholarly Treasure Offers:

• A Unique Comparative Lens: Bridges Islamic thought with other wisdom traditions, providing invaluable insights for students of comparative religion and philosophy.
• Direct Access to Primary Sources: Functions as a curated sourcebook, bringing you directly into conversation with Islam's greatest mystical and philosophical minds.
• Clarity on Complex Concepts: Makes advanced metaphysical concepts accessible, showing how polarity and complementarity are central to understanding reality in Islamic terms.
• Academic Acclaim: Hailed by scholars like James W. Morris as "fascating, truly original work... There is nothing like it."

Who Will Benefit Most From This Book?

• Students & Academics in Islamic studies, gender studies, comparative religion, and philosophy.
• Scholars of Sufism (Tasawwuf) seeking deeper insight into symbolic language and cosmological doctrines.
• Serious Readers interested in moving beyond stereotypes to grasp the sophisticated intellectual currents within Islamic civilization.
• Libraries requiring foundational, authoritative texts on Islamic esotericism and worldview.

Authoritative Hardcover Edition:
This durable hardback is a must-have reference work. Its comprehensive nature and scholarly rigor make it a permanent and invaluable resource for anyone's collection.

Redefine your understanding of Islamic thought. This book is not just about gender; it is about the fundamental structure of reality as perceived by Islam's deepest thinkers.

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