03553oam 2200697I 450 991082055890332120240131151254.01-136-12930-80-203-03746-41-283-96298-51-136-12922-710.4324/9780203037461 (CKB)2670000000324993(EBL)1111317(OCoLC)826930392(SSID)ssj0000820713(PQKBManifestationID)11493508(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000820713(PQKBWorkID)10864264(PQKB)11014277(MiAaPQ)EBC1111317(Au-PeEL)EBL1111317(CaPaEBR)ebr10645721(CaONFJC)MIL427548(OCoLC)825767491(OCoLC)1193336673(FINmELB)ELB136590(EXLCZ)99267000000032499320180706d2003 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrDivine love in Islamic mysticism the teachings of al-Ghazali and al-Dabbagh /Binyamin AbrahamovLondon ;New York :Routledge,2003.1 online resource (201 p.)Routledge Sufi seriesRoutledge Sufi seriesDescription based upon print version of record.0-415-66469-1 0-7007-1607-6 Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-186) and index.Cover; DIVINE LOVE IN ISLAMIC MYSTICISM; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; I. Introduction; 1. Love in Greek philosophy; 2. Love in Judaism; 3. Love in Christianity; 4. Love in Islam; a. Qur'ân and Hadîth; b. Theology; c. Philosophy; d. Mysticism; II. Al-Ghâzalî's theory of divine love in Kitâb al-Mahabba; 1. Introduction; 2. Definition, principles and causes of love; 3. The causes of the love for God; 4. The way to love God; 5. The signs of love; 6. God's love for man; 7. Summary; III. Al-Dabbâgh's theory of divine love; 1. The definition of love2. The human aspect in the love for God3. The emanative aspect in the love for God; 4. Perfection, beauty, and pleasure; 5. Affinity as a cause of love; 6. The classification of love; 7. Kinds of lovers; 8. Stations and states of lovers; 9. The relations between the states; 10. Summary; Notes; References and abbreviations; IndexThe two theories of divine love that are examined in this book have their foundations in Greek, Jewish, Christian and Muslim ideas. Al-Ghazâlî (twelfth century) was influenced mainly by Plato and Ibn Sina's teachings, while al-Dabbâgh (thirteenth century), who accepted some Ghazâlîan notions, developed a theory of divine love that can be traced back to Neoplatonism. Both scholars created complete theories of divine love that include definitions of love, its causes and signs, the ways to love God, God's love for man, and kinds of love. The book will interest students of theology, philosophy andRoutledge Sufi SeriesGod (Islam)Worship and loveSufismDoctrinesGod (Islam)Worship and love.SufismDoctrines.297.4/111211.84bclAbrahamov Binyamin.661815MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910820558903321Divine love in Islamic mysticism4066932UNINA