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The Secrets of Asceticism
- Author: Imam al-Qurtubi, Translated by Abu Salif Ahmad Ali Al-Adani
- Binding: Paper Back
- Product Code: BK3825
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ISLAM IS CHARACTERIZED by a fine balance between
extremes; It is a lofty “middle path”
that sets it apart from any other way of life. This path is epitomized by
Islams view of asceticism, or zuhd. It is not an asceticism of
self-mortification as advocated by some traditions, nor is it a few
prescriptions on moderation; rather it is a clear, wide, middle path,
approachable by all. Few could be better guides on this journey into the
meaning of zuhd than Muhammad b. Ahmad b. Abi Bakr al-Ansari al-Qurtubi (d.1273
C.E.), the great imam and exegete from Islamic Spain. He embraced the essence
of asceticism, as well as its specifics, particularly in respect to the correct
use of wealth. The present work is structured and clear, adorned with pearls of
wisdom that tie together the tangible and the intangible, the theoretical and
practical benefits of asceticism. AL-Qurtubi eloquently reflected the harmony
he wrote of, living out his life as an ascetic while elucidating the topic for
those who strive for such equilibrium.