Reflections

From 1978 to 1996, the late Gai Eaton gave a series of talks on BBC Radio about Islam and its role in contemporary society and this account features 86 of these talks--variously titled "Reflections," "Words of Faith," and "Pause for Thought." Providing a beautifully clear and accessible introduction to Islam's central tenets, principles, and practices, this book utilizes wisdom, humanity, and humor to teach those interested in a spiritual approach to life. Reflections: Sufism Five pillars of Islam Fear, love, and knowledge Seeing and being seen Beauty Living by the book Of one accord Faith and action Contemplation and action Man as viceroy Detachment Capacity to see near and far Inner and outer peace Islam: Sunni/Shi ah divide Who is the infidel? Labels of religion Relationship of reciprocity Night journey Islamic way of life: The Shari ah Islamic Shari ah today Need to pause. This book features 86 talks given by the late Gai Eaton between 1978 and 1996. These talks were originally broadcast on a series on BBC Radio about Islam and its role in contemporary society.