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Islam and the Destiny of Man Paperback – September 30, 1985

by Charles Le Gai Eaton (Author)
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Islam and the Destiny of Man by Charles Le Gai Eaton is a wide-ranging study of the Muslim religion from a unique point of view. The author, a former member of the British Diplomatic Service, was brought up as an agnostic and embraced Islam at an early age after writing a book (commissioned by T.S. Eliot) on Eastern religions and their influence upon Western thinkers. As a Muslim he has retained his adherence to the perennial philosophy which, he maintains, underlies the teachings of all the great religions.

The aim of this book is to explore what it means to be a Muslim, a member of a community which embraces a quarter of the world's population and to describe the forces which have shaped the hearts and the minds of Islamic people. After considering the historic confrontation between Islam and Christendom and analysing the difference between the three monotheistic faiths (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam), the author describes the two poles of Muslim belief in terms of 'Truth' and 'Mercy'-the unitarian truth which is the basis of the Muslim's faith and the mercy inherent in this truth. In the second part of the book he explains the significance of the Qur'an and tells the dramatic story of Muhammad's life and of the early Caliphate. Lastly, the author considers the Muslim view of man's destiny, the social structure of Islam, the role of art and mysticism and the inner meaning of Islamic teaching concerning the hereafter.

Throughout this book the author is concerned not with the religion of Islam in isolation, but with the very nature of religious faith, its spiritual and intellectual foundations, and the light it casts upon the mysteries and paradoxes of the human condition.
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  1. Print length
    256 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    State University of New York Press
  4. Publication date
    September 30, 1985
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.57 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    088706163X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0887061639
  8. Lexile measure
    1420L
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ State University of New York Press; First Edition (September 30, 1985)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 088706163X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0887061639
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1420L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.57 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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  • Great Vendor support
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality product
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  • Ahmed
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great writing, great detail, great everything
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    This is the second time I'm reading this book and I'm not disappointed in the least. The only thing that pulls on my buttons is the fact that I have to continuously go onto my iPhone (product placement, isn't it great?) to check for words I'm not familiar with. That tells you this is a great book. Expanding minds everywhere. Enough about me, let's get onto this book (whose material I cannot remember for the life of me).

    It's a book written for a Western audience and bridges some of the questions that we may be asking ourselves regarding Islam. It goes into history. It goes into practices. It goes into the beliefs. It goes into 'the human paradox' (a chapter/section I love so much). It is very eloquently written and I recommend it to anyone who's interested in learning about Islam. So have at it. Give it a go. Enjoy. Cheers.
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  • Ahmad Saad
    5.0 out of 5 stars a great book
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    I liked it because it summarizes the 1400 years of islamic history in a very nice way. The author seems to be very well knowledgeable of this topic.
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  • Muzaffer Muctehitzade
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good introduction yo Islam in a small book
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    At the time I purchased this book, unfortunately Amazon did not have the Contents section, so I was first dissapointed for I tought this was about the destiny of man according to Islam yet it is not, but it is very good introductory book on Islam. Most important things in the history of Islam is highlighted with articulated feelings by the author. There are sections that I would disagree with the author such as Muslims approval of a tyranical government etc, but very nice book. References are given from Holy Qur'an but there are also other statements that could be supported more strongly rather than stating them.
    You feel a lot spirutialty in the book as you read it and comparisons are also given from other religions.
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  • Abdalla H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, excellent read
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    Phenomenal, very in depth.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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    A must read regardless of if you are a Muslim or non Muslim
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  • MZ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2021
    My wife got me this book as a gift, absolutely loved it. It's packed with moments that made me take a step back, think and read again few times. It's as simple and complex, depending on the reader. I don't know why I've never heard of Gae before. He's obviously extremely well versed with the topics of Islam, history and philosophy. Gets both the West and the East. and knew exactly how to balance between the big picture and the details. His book is an example of a gem that will only reach the lucky ones.
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  • Suzanne
    5.0 out of 5 stars How can someone against religion become Muslim?
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2001
    I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to know the true Islam. Charles le Gai Eaton has written an excellent guide to Islam that will leave the intellectual reader full of thought-provoking questions about their spirituality, their concept of God, and the meaning of life. I was a church-going Christian when I read this book, quite uninterested in changing my religion, and certainly never to become the unthinkable: a Muslim. When I first read this 5 years ago, I heard that thousands of people had embraced Islam after reading his book. The author's depth of conviction and his miraculous change of heart from anti-religion and serious student of philosophy, to becoming Muslim, is beyond what most Americans/Europeans would expect. I praise God that I found this book to help lead me to true freedom, the path of Islam.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read
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    Amazing deep and very profound. A must have for seekers of knowledge.
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  • Saim Mehmood
    5.0 out of 5 stars Profound words!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 6, 2019
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    I honestly need to spend sometime after reading couple of pages to process the profound words. Gai Eaton has written something amazing and does give you an interesting western view towards Islam. I'd recommend it to both Muslims and Non-Muslims alike to give it a read. You'll definitely enjoy the journey!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars book is great but not original
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    This book is a great read but it is a copy, not original. Highly disappointed Amazon is selling something like that without respect for author rights...
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Love his writing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2020
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    I love Gai Eatons writing and I read his other book Remembering God. I hope God will bless him for all his efforts. He was a wise man and I'm thankful for the knowledge he wrote down.
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