Book of certainty martin lings

At the time, i knew nothing of islam, let alone who the author was, yet the title intrigued me. When it first appeared in 1983 or 1984 it was awarded the first prize in the seerat competition of the religious department of the government of pakistan. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The late dr martin lings, formerly keeper of oriental manuscript at the british museum and the british library, is the author of the bestselling title muhammad. His life based on the earliest sources is an awardwinning 1983 biography of the islamic prophet muhammad by martin lings. Oct 06, 2006 this work is widely recognized as the most readable account of the life of the prophet to date. Martin lings is currently considered a single author. His explanation derives from a profound understanding of sufism, and extends to many aspects which are usually neglected. The sufi doctrine of faith, vision and gnosis golden palm 2nd new edition by abu bakr siraj addin, martin lings isbn. Martin lings aka abu bakar sirajuddin, the author of muhammad.

May 26, 2005 martin lings abu bakr siraj addin, who has died aged 96, was a publicschool educated englishman who converted to islam, spent many years as keeper of oriental manuscripts and printed books at. Jun 15, 2012 image source martin lings aka abu bakar sirajuddin, the author of muhammad. Muhammad book by martin lings official publisher page. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hamza yusufs tribute to martin lings a moderate estimate. This work is widely recognized as the most readable account of the life of the prophet to date. Lings had penned and his love for the prophet, he desired to visit him with us. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Martin lings book consists of a collection of the least reliable and in many cases false and damaging reports and stories about the holy prophets life.

Martin lings, formerly keeper of oriental manuscripts in the british museum and the british library, is the author of four works on islamic mysticism, a sufi saint of the twentieth century, what is sufism. Martin lings became muslim in 1938, partly, he told me, because he feit that. Martin lings was an english writer and scholar, a student and follower of frithjof schuon, and shakespearean scholar. He was also asked to make it very easy, and despite the depth of. The book of certainty, paperback february 1, 1970 by martin lings author, abu bakr siraj eddin author 4. Although the book is not free from criticisms, is arguably the best englishlanguage biography on the prophet muhammad. The sufi doctrine offaith, vision and gnosis, and the author was abu bakr siraj addin. Martin lings award winning book is now available on audio as an abridged 6hour spoken word album, read by wellknown narrator sean barrett famous for his tv documentary voiceovers, the bbc world service and many other spoken word titles. Martin lings martin lings was born in burnage, lancashire, in 1909. Martin lings has thus presented the world with a comprehensive volume on sufi doctrine the book of certainty, a penetrating introduction to sufism entitled what is sufism. Not an easy book to understand for a novice who do not have the understandings of sufism or its metaphysical and philosophical approach to god and its creations. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a. Martin lings 19092005 was a renowned british scholar who taught at several european universities and the university of cairo. The late dr lings, formerly keeper of oriental manuscript in the british museum and the british library, is the author of two works on islamic mysticism, the book of certainty and a sufi saint of the twentieth century, both published by the islamic texts society.

Well assume youre ok with this, but you can optout if you wish. The result is a book which will be read with equal enjoyment by those already familiar with muhammads life and those coming to it for the first time. Shop amongst our popular books, including 14, muhammad, the book of certainty and more from martin lings. He has adopted a style which is at once extremely readable and reflects both the simplicity and grandeur of the story. The book of certainty arabic ancient beliefs and modern superstitions pdf first edition. Revealed book though parallel to it in the sense that it directly recognizes the difuse nature of the soul, and this is the individual prayer when the. Martin lings provides an excellent and authoritative introduction to the mystical movement of the sufis based on his lifelong interest in islamic culture.

Find the book of certainty, 0877280312 by martin lings. Martin lings 19092005 was a renowned british scholar with degrees in english and arabic from london university and oxford university. Lings was a writer, scholar, and philosopher, author of muhammad. It deals with the complex issue of certainty and what it means. Martin lings has 25 books on goodreads with 26961 ratings. Martin lings, also known as abu bakr siraj addin, was an english muslim writer, scholar, and philosopher a student of the swiss metaphysician frithjof schuon1 and an authority on the work of william shakespeare, he is best known as the author of muhammad. The sufi doctrine of faith, vision and gnosis lings, martin on. The sufi doctrine of faith, vision and gnosis golden palm book online at best prices in india on. He was the keeper of oriental manuscripts in the british museum and the british library and the author of numerous books on religion and spirituality, including the book of certainty, what is sufism. The book of certainty martin lings rumahhijabaqila. The opening in the name of god, the infinitely good, the allmerciful. Lings abode it was overcast and the atmosphere had an english wet ness about it. Martin lings books list of books by author martin lings.

Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Martin lings abu bakr siraj addin, who has died aged 96, was a publicschool educated englishman who converted to islam, spent many years as keeper of. The sufi doctrine of faith, vision and gnosis islamic texts society paperback september 1, 1996 by abu bakr siraj addin author, martin lings translator. Martin lings 24 january 1909 12 may 2005, also known as abu bakr siraj addin, was an english writer, scholar, and philosopher. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Sufi doctrine of faith, vision and gnosis golden palm martin lings. This is another great book by martin lings aka abu bakar siraj addin.

His explanation derives from a profound understanding of sufism, and extends to many aspects which are. Translations of selected verses, all published by the islamic texts society. The book of certainty martin lings the book of certainty. 0 sources used unpublished material 19382005 um books the book of certainty 1952 bc. His life based on earliest sources, passed away some 7 years ago. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Martin lings paperback 97809466278 this work came into being because the author was asked by a friend to set down in writing what he considered to be the most important things that a human being can know. His life based on the earliest sources, and of what is sufism. A student of the swiss metaphysician frithjof schuon 1 and an authority on the work of william shakespeare, he is best known as the author of muhammad. His life based on the earliest sources, first published in 1983 and still in print.