{"product_id":"theology-in-thirty-six-dialogues-and-sixty-lessons","title":"Theology in Thirty-Six Dialogues (and Sixty Lessons)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbu Yusr al-Pazdawi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRumee Ahmed (Translation)\u003cbr\u003eHardback, 378 pages\u003cbr\u003e9781487575618\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Cultural Translation of Abu Yusr al-Pazdawi's Kitab Usul al-Din\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Rumee Ahmed vividly renders Abu Yusr al-Pazdawi's foundational Hanafi-Maturidi text, guiding readers through essential questions on God, free will, the afterlife, and more. This engaging translation is a breath of fresh air that reveals the dynamic spirit of classical Muslim thought.\" - Ebrahim Moosa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate in the 11th century, renowned Hanafi scholar Abu Yusr al-Pazdawi wrote a theological treatise that became one of the most celebrated books in Muslim history. This book is the first English translation of that manuscript, Kitab Usul al-Din.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten in a highly accessible style, Kitab Usul al-Din introduces readers to theology through conversations on some of the most important theological issues in history: Why did God create us? Where do we go when we die? What makes someone a good person? Does God love us? Al-Pazdawi situates central issues in Islamic thought within a series of dialogues and debates, and challenges readers to draw their own conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented here for the first time in English, Theology in Thirty-Six Dialogues (and Sixty Lessons) offers al-Pazdawi's text as a foundational introduction to Islamic theology for English speakers. Islamic studies professor Rumee Ahmed begins each dialogue with brief contextualizing notes that familiarize readers with the topics under discussion. Staying true to al-Pazdawi's call-and-response style, Ahmed's translation is presented as a series of acts and Socratic dialogues that preserve the performative nature of the original and engage the reader in a dynamic way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting forth a reflective and unprecedented translation, this book invites readers of all backgrounds to engage with the most vital issues in Islamic thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of Toronto Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43343027503139,"sku":"9781487575618","price":89.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2514\/8624\/files\/DSC_0131_75715397-f5b6-49df-813b-56dd503d74c8.jpg?v=1783424895","url":"https:\/\/wardahbooks.com\/products\/theology-in-thirty-six-dialogues-and-sixty-lessons","provider":"Wardah Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}