A Guide to a Life of Moral Integrity : An Annotated Translation of Bustān Al-ʿārifīn by Abū Al-Layth Al-Samarqandī.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bearman, P. J. (Peri J.)

Series:

Islamic History and Thought Series

Islamic History and Thought Series ; v.35

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Islamic ethics.

Islamic law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (446 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Piscataway, NJ : Gorgias Press, LLC, 2025.

Summary:

This book is an annotated translation of 'Bustān al-ʿārifīn' by Abū al-Layth al-Samarqandī, a tenth-century work offering practical guidance on living a life of moral integrity within the framework of Islamic teachings. The text serves as a religio-legal manual, addressing everyday ethical and social issues while reflecting the normative principles of Islam as understood in the Hanafi school of thought. It discusses topics such as prayer, social manners, education, marriage, and interactions with non-Muslims, offering a simplified perspective on Islamic law for students and general readers. The book includes historical and literary context, commentary, and supplementary materials such as Quranic references and a glossary, aiming to assist learners in understanding Islamic religio-legal traditions and their relevance across centuries. Generated by AI.

Contents:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

TRANSLATION OF BUSTĀN AL-ʿĀRIFĪN, THE GARDEN OF THE KNOWLEDGEABLE

COMMENTARY

CITED WORKS

INDEX OF QURANIC VERSES

INDEX AND GLOSSARY OF NAMES AND TERMS Generated by AI.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-4632-4640-4

OCLC:

1522810000