The Dream in Islam : From Qur'anic Tradition to Jihadist Inspiration

Summary: The war in the Middle East is marked by a lack of cultural knowledge on the part of the western forces, and this book deals with another, widely ignored element of Islam-the role of dreams in everyday life. The practice of using night dreams to make important life decisions can be traced to Middle Eastern dream traditions and practices that preceded the emergence of Islam. In this study, the author explores some key aspects of Islamic dream theory and interpretation as well as the role and significance of night dreams for contemporary Muslims. In his analysis of the Islamic debates surrounding.

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ISBN: 0857452363
ISBN: 9780857452368
Physical Description: 1 online resource (170 pages)
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Publisher: New York : Berghahn Books, Inc., 2011.

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General Note:	Multi-User. CatMonthString:january.18
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Chapter 8 -- A Comparison of Islamic Dream Theory and Western Psychological Theories of the DreamConclusion; Epilogue -- The Marriage of Heaven and Hell: Imagination, Creativity, and Political Agency in the Inspirational Night Dream in Islam; Glossary; References; Index.
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Source of Description Note:	Print version record.