Best Selling Books by Seyyed Hossein Nasr

The fourth volume of the Anthology of Philosophy in Persia deals with one of the richest and yet least known periods of philosophical life in Persia, the centuries between the seventh/thirteenth century, that saw the eclipse of the school of Khorosan, and the tenth/sixteenth century that coincided with the rise of the Safavids. The main schools dealt with in this volume are the Peripatetic (mashsha''i) School, the School of Illumination (ishraq) of Suhrawardi, and various forms of philosophical Sufism, especially the school of Ibn ''Arabi, that had its origins in the works of Ghazzali and ''Ayn al-Qudat Hamadani. This period was also notable for the philosopher-scientists such as Nasir al-Din Tusi and Qutb al-Din Shirazi.

With this second volume of poetry, Nasr, whose name the reader usually associates with the philosopher, the historian, and the scientist, further explores the pilgrimage of life and invites readers to realize their true transcendent destination. (World Religions)

In this issue of Sophia, the leading Islamic thinker in America, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, speaks out on the environmental crisis in a compellling interview, and the noted scientist and theologian, Wolfgang Smith, writes on cosmology and gnosis. Other highlights include an article on parallels between Shingon Buddhism and Islam, an indepth analysis of the cosmogonic significance of the Ark of Noah and the Ark of the Covenant, the story of a spiritual seeker''s journey in Ladakh, and a thorough assessment of the mathematical implications of the metaphysics of Rene Guenon.

Mecca the Blessed, Medina the Radiant is an unprecedented photographic exploration of the holiest cities of Islam and the Hajj, or annual pilgrimage during Ramadan when more than a million faithful journey to Mecca''s Great Mosque to commemorate the first revelation of the Qur''an (Koran). This book allows both Muslims and those unfamiliar with the Islamic faith complete access to the holiest sites of one of the world''s major religions, practiced by a quarter of the world''s population but often misunderstood in the West. Photographer Ali Kazuyoshi Namachi, a Muslim convert from Japan, garnered the full support of Saudi Arabian authorities—rarely given—to shoot in cities where photography is strictly controlled and, non-Muslims are not allowed. An expansive work of photojournalism, Mecca the Blessed, Medina the Radiant includes: 140 full-color, never-before-seen photographs Mystical places and scenes of Islam Breathtaking aerial photographs of the Arabian terrain Vistas of teeming crowds of worshippers surrounding the Kasbah, Mecca''s sacred center Intense portraits of faithful Muslims in prayer Magnificent architecture reflecting the faith of the believers Archival illustrations Text by Seyyed Hossein Nasr, one of the most highly regarded scholars of Islam, enhances the stunning Islamic holy city photographs to illuminate many aspects of Islamic belief that have remained an enigma to non-Muslims—until now.

"Islamic science encompasses a vast spectrum of intellectual activity over a period of a millennium of human history and within a geographical area extending from Spain to eastern Asia."--Vol. 1, p. xi.

En El corazón del Islam, uno de los mejores expertos en la historia islámica nos ofrece una inteligente visión del núcleo espiritual y los valores sociales del Islam: paz, compasión, justicia social y respeto por los otros. Estudiando los valores del Islam en la Escritura, en las fuentes tradicionales y en la historia, Seyyed Hossein Nasr muestra también su proximidad a las tradiciones judía y cristiana, poniendo de relieve el terreno común sobre el que se levantan las tres religiones abrahámicas.

One of the world''s leading Islamicists offers a concise introduction to the history, beliefs, and practice of his faith.

Originally prepared for the World of Islam Festival held in London in 1976, this reprint maintains the quality of the original miniatures and text. The work shows the history of Islamic science through beautiful illustrations.

This handbook provides an unmatched, comprehensive political history of Ecuador written in English. Ecuador is a nation of over 13 million people, its area between that of the states of Wyoming and Colorado. Like the United States, Ecuador''s government features a democratically elected President serving for a four-year term. The Galápagos Islands, well known as the birthplace of Darwin''s Theory of Evolution, are part of a province of Ecuador. The History of Ecuador focuses primarily on the political history of Ecuador and how these past events impact the nation today. This text examines the traditions established by Ecuador''s great caudillos (strong men) such as Juan José Flores, Gabriel García Moreno, and Eloy Alfaro, and documents the attempts of liberal leaders to modernize Ecuador by following the example of the United States. This book also discusses three economic booms in Ecuador''s history: the Cacao Boom 1890-1914; the Banana Boom 1948-1960; and the Oil Boom 1972-1992.