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Islam and the Destiny of Man (Paperback)

by Charles Eaton (Author)
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'Considered essential by [those] seeking to understand Islam.' Sunday Telegraph; 'This book deserves to be read over and over again.' Muslim Education Quarterly; 'This is a beautifully written book. It offers a taste of theology, of history, of aesthetics and of eschatology blended in such way as to provide a whole and balanced image, a vision of life that is both comprehensive and thoroughly Islamic.'Parabola.


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A new, revised edition, in paperback, of a highly successful book. Islam & the Destiny of Man is a wide-ranging study of the religion of Islam from a unique point of view. The author was brought up as an agnostic and embraced Islam at an early age after writing a book (commissioned by T. S. Eliot) on Eastern religions and their influence on Western thinkers. The aim of Islam and the Destiny of Man is to explain what it means to be a Muslim, a member of a community which embraces a quarter of the worlds population and to describe the forces which have shaped their hearts and minds. Throughout the book the author is concerned not simply with Islam in isolation, but with the very nature of religious faith, its spiritual and intellectual foundations and the light it casts upon the mysteries and paradoxes of the human condition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Charles, Sep 3 2003
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Charles inspired me to pray again, alhamdulAllah.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellence in faith and expression, Aug 5 2003
By charles c milliken (Toledo, Ohio) - See all my reviews
I have little to add to the other reviews lauding the brilliance with which this book is written, the excellence of its philosophy, and the sympathetic exegesis of Islam: indeed all of the Abrahamic religions. The one sour review you will read says it all about the excellence of this work.

I am a born-again, Bible believing Christian. It is a pleasure to read such a surrender to the wisdom of God, the Author of history, even if the true nature of Christ isn't, sadly, acknowledged.

I discovered this book entirely by accident, and cannot understand why it is not vastly better known. Do not let this gem of a book escape your careful attention!

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5.0 out of 5 stars MONUMENTAL!!, Jun 15 2003
By Mr Tea-Mole (Lancashire, England) - See all my reviews
This is a truly majestic book and is, without doubt, one of the most powerful works available on Islam in the English language. Intended primarily for the non-Muslim, or specifically for Westerners with little or no prior knowledge of Islam, I would say that this book is equally accessible and helpful to those who are either practising believers or who have a good working knowledge of the Faith, in the way it goes so far beyond ordinary introductory texts in dealing with and answering the vital questions of human existence. A comprehensive coverage of specifically the Islamic ethos is included, with regards to formation, beliefs, sources, history and crystallization, yet this representation always remains couched in an acute understanding of other major religious forces and (contemporary) intellectual contexts. This work is scholarly and encyclopaedic in content and scope, yet is saved from becoming abstruse or inaccessible by the author's pronounced gift of articulation, where with an almost effortless ease complex issues and matters are expressed in beautiful and poetical style. In fact, certain passages of this book are simply spellbinding, and there is a definite spiritual dimension to the text where the reader can tangibly feel the calm serenity of the author being transmitted through the words. I really cannot recommend this book enough; for those interested in furthering their knowledge of specifically Islam and the Muslim faith it is an excellent place to start or continue your research, for those who have any type of interest in religion in general or who are simply concerned with the deeper questions of life, meaning, purpose and existence then reading this book will prove to be an intriguing experience and for those who are simply looking for an interesting read then I am sure that this book will not disappoint you. Unreservedly, I recommend this book to as many people as possible.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written
This is one of the best books on Islam. Written in an elegant style, the book gives many original insights on the basics of Islam. Very useful even for islamic scholars.
Published on Dec 17 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but it must be balanced with Bat Ye'or
I found this to be a very worthwhile book. However, my enthusiasm is tempered by reading any of the very well researched books of Bat Ye'or. Read more
Published on Oct 18 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars another reader from the USA
I felt compelled to read this book after reading the review
by 'a reader from the USA'. I must say that contrary to that bigotted, uninformed and idiotical reviewer's opinions... Read more
Published on Aug 6 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars De-emphasizes some important verses
The author doesn't really explore the implications of verses which not only grant Muslim men the right to four "wives" but allows them to sexually exploit as many slave girls as... Read more
Published on May 14 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Small in size yet heavy in content
Very articulate and eloquent. A delight to read for the intellectual.Small in size yet heavy in content. Read more
Published on Feb 1 2002 by nonfiction_reader

5.0 out of 5 stars Submission to One God..
This book is a must read for those interested in finding out what is the fundamental difference between Islam and other monotheistic religions. Read more
Published on Dec 28 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good introduction yo Islam in a small book
At the time I purchased this book, unfortunately Amazon did not have the Contents section, so I was first dissapointed for I tought this was about the destiny of man according to... Read more
Published on Oct 29 2001 by Muzaffer Muctehitzade

5.0 out of 5 stars How can someone against religion become Muslim?
I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to know the true Islam. Charles le Gai Eaton has written an excellent guide to Islam that will leave the intellectual reader full... Read more
Published on Oct 12 2001 by Suzanne

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, Thought Provoking, Challenging
Gai Eaton takes the reader on his own spiritual journey. From an atheist through the Eastern religions, through Christianity, we as the reader see why Islam is the only logical... Read more
Published on Sep 15 2000 by nur24

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening Book for Muslims and Non-Nuslims Alike
A very insightful book based on the spiritual journey of the author writen with meticulous and vivid portrayals of Islam and Muslims from it's first days to it's imperishable... Read more
Published on Jul 10 2000 by Ismail

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