An edition of EXISTENCE AND THE FALL: SPIRITUAL ANTHROPOLOGY OF ISLAM; TRANS. BY SHUJA ALI MIRZA
(2006)
EXISTENCE AND THE FALL
Spiritual Anthropology of Islam
by HAMID PARSANIYA
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This book speaks of the world and heavens from and in which the Fall takes place. By taking into consideration the pivotal role of sin and rebellion against heaven, this work surveys the historical facets of the Fall, tracing its various stages—from the divine heavens to its entry into the mythical realms—until its final station and the appearance of the modern world.
The study continues by expounding the various interpretations of man and the universe in the stages of the Fall and culminates by addressing the plight of contemporary man and the difficulties of the modern anthropological perspective.
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Table of Contents
Existence and the Fall: Spiritual Anthropology of Islam
Translator’s Preface. vi
Chapter 1 – Introductory. 1
Unitive Anthropology. 1
Scientific Anthropology. 2
Contemporary Philosophical Anthropology. 3
Classical Philosophical Anthropology. 5
Mythological Anthropology. 6
Dimensions of the Fall. 7
Ascent and Rise. 9
History of the Fall. 10
Chapter 2 – Unseen and Visible. 12
Realms of Knowledge. 12
Religious and Worldly Perspectives. 15
TawÎÐdÐ Exposition. 18
The Stages of Descent. 21
The Stages of Ascent. 23
The Stages of the World. 24
Seven Heavens. 27
Two Motions. 30
Chapter 3 – Descent and Manifestation. 33
Manifestation versus Displacement. 33
Continued Presence. 38
Limiting, Not Limited. 40
Manifestation of Unity. 41
Comprehensive Distinction. 44
Absolute Unity. 47
Descension and Emanation. 51
Illuminationist Relations. 53
Chapter 4 – Ascent and Felicity. 60
One-way Distance. 60
A Journey of Enlightenment. 64
Understanding Unity. 69
Awareness of Reality. 74
Seeing the Face of God. 77
Direct Knowledge. 80
Effort and Action. 85
Social Order. 90
Chapter 5 – Love and Passion. 97
Man’s Beloved. 97
Modern Man. 100
Philosophical Man. 105
Critique of the Philosophical Perspective. 109
True Beloved. 112
The Inner Chamber. 116
Virtual Love. 120
Mirage of Love. 124
Chapter 6 – Mythological Fall. 128
The First Veil. 128
Veils of Darkness. 131
A Return or An Escape. 134
Myth and Polytheism. 136
Topography of Polytheism. 140
The History of Myth. 143
The Death of Myth. 145
Monotheism and Polytheism. 148
Chapter 7 – Alienation. 152
Renaissance and Rebirth. 152
Rationalism and the Enlightenment. 154
From Myth to Ideology. 157
Empiricism and Scepticism. 159
Humanism and Pharaonism. 162
Liberalism. 166
The People’s State. 170
World in Limbo. 173
Endnotes. 177
Glossary of Terms. 188
Index. 193
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