Aspects of Islamic Civilization

<p>Originally published in 1964, this volume gathers together extracts from many of Arberry’s best-known works and supplements them with a selection of previously unpublished translations. The material therefore presents a vivid picture of the richness and variety of Islamic civilization from its origins to the late twentieth century. </p> Chapter 1 Arabia Deserta; Chapter 2 The Speech of Allah; Chapter 3 The Sunna and the Successors; Chapter 4 Wisdom from the East; Chapter 5 Science from the West; Chapter 6 La Dolce Vita; Chapter 7 Religious Counsels; Chapter 8 Mystical Moments; Chapter 9 Lyrical Interlude; Chapter 10 Faith and Doubt; Chapter 11 Parable and Anecdote; Chapter 12 The Art of ??fi?; Chapter 13 Two Modern Egyptian Poets; Chapter 14 The Revolt of Islam;