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The Dabistán, or School of manners, Volume 3 (of 3) : translated from the original Persian, with notes and illustrations
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Fani, Muhsin, -1672?
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Dabistán, or School of Manners, Volume 3 (of 3)" by Fani, Shea, and Troyer is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive examination of various sects and philosophies within Islam, detailing the customs, beliefs, and practices of these groups. It delves into religious discussions, controversies, and the lives of key figures, offering insights into sects like the Sa Dikiáhs and the Váhadiáh, as well as their doctrines in relation to mainstream Islamic beliefs. The opening of the book introduces readers to a discussion on the religion of the Sa Dikiáhs, followers of the controversial figure Musaylima, often labeled "the Liar" by mainstream Islam. The text describes Musaylima's ascent as a self-proclaimed prophet, the characteristics of his teachings, and the social dynamics surrounding his sect. The conversation lays out how his followers interpret various Islamic tenets, often diverging from accepted practices, and speaks to the views of others who challenge or affirm his legitimacy within a larger discourse about faith and belief in the Islamic context. This analysis offers a nuanced look into the diverse religious landscape of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Édith Nolot, Carol Brown, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Million Book Project)
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dabestan-e_Mazaheb
- Erroneously attributed to Muhsin Fani, d. 1671 or 2. Cf. Enc. of Islam, new ed.
- Release date is 2020-09-23
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