Islam, the Faith of Love and Happiness
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"This message is vitally important in our dangerously polarised world." - Karen Armstrong
"Islam, the Faith of Love and Happiness offers an antidote [...] by presenting the heart of Islam." - John L. Esposito
What does Islam teach us about the pursuit of happiness? How can we gain true happiness in this life before the next? Through touching stories, humorous anecdotes, and profound insights into the spiritual realm that draw on sacred Islamic teachings, Dr Bagir's work shines a brilliant light into the darknesses that all too often overwhelm us.This volume consists of 29 short and inspirational chapters that take the reader on a spiritual quest to overcome the soul's maladies and experience true happiness.
Haidar Bagir is an influential Islamic scholar and spiritual master based in Indonesia. He earned his MA from Harvard University and his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Indonesia. He has been listed among the 500 Most Influential Muslims by The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre for several years in a row. He has written a number of popular books, his most recent being Learning to Live from Rumi.