Atif Khalil
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This course will provide an overview of the Islamic tradition, articulated from its own point of view, through the lens of the Hadith of Gabriel, with special attention to the concepts of islam (“surrender” or “submission”), iman (“faith” or “belief”) and ihsan (“doing the beautiful”). The aim is to present an integral perspective which reflects the tradition’s understanding of the role and place of the body, soul, and spirit in one’s relationship with God and how to use them to realize the teleological end of human life. In the process, we shall go over the place of law, theology, philosophy, ethics, and mysticism in the economy of Islam.
Text
Chittick and Murata, The Vision of Islam
Schedule of Meetings & Readings
April 1
Topics: Method and Theory in the Study of Islam The Hadith of Gabriel
Readings: Vision of Islam, pp. to be announced
April 8
Topics: The Four Meanings of Islam Islam and Nature
Readings: Vision of Islam, pp. to be announced
April 15
Topic: Islam: Law
Readings: Vision of Islam, pp. to be announced
April 22
Topic: Islam: Rituals and Rites 1
Readings: Vision of Islam, pp. to be announced
April 29
Topic: Islam: Rituals and Rites 2
Readings: Vision of Islam, pp. to be announced
May 6
Topic: Iman: The Divine Names
Readings: Vision of Islam, pp. to be announced
May 13
Topic: Iman: Prophecy, Death, and the Return
Readings: Vision of Islam, pp. to be announced
May 20
Topic: Ihsan: Beauty, Virtue, and Spirituality
Readings: Vision of Islam, pp. to be announced
