The Illuminated Prayer jewelry " John Esposito

" John Esposito

Clean and simple visual aids including maps

Originally published in 1959 as The Structure of the Ethical Terms in the Koran and revised under the current title in 1966 this 2002 reprint makes this classic work of Islamic studies once again available

" Franz Rosenthal observes that the Islamic civilization is one that is essentially characterized by knowledge ("'ilm")

and subsequent journeying to find the Truth in Syria

The Illuminated Prayer jewelry " John EspositoThe Prayer is a drawing of the curtain, an invitation to a secret place that is discovered and explored. . . . According to tradition and the testimony of Sufi mystics, The Prayer or Salat was first taught by the angels, who themselves practiced it in celestial adoration. The Prayer is God's gift to all humankind, and in this gorgeously illustrated volume, its simple, archetypal practice unfolds like a fragrant, many petaled flower, joining words and