Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Book Review: Spiritual Quest: Reflections on Quranic Prayer According to the Teachings of Imam Ali by Reza Shah-Kazemi

The Quran holds a very central position in Islam. Throughout centuries it has been recited by Muslims. This monograph is a contemporary insight into the spiritual, intellectual and moral dynamics set in motion by the short Quranic chapters. Shah-Kazemi bases his own philosophical reflections on the teachings of Imam Ali. He focuses on the moral and the mystical aspects of the texts. The authors stresses on the need to acknowledge religious diversity....

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Book Review: Fact and Fiction by Bertrand Russell

Betrand Russell belonged to an influential family of England. His grandfather had once been the Prime Minister of Britain. This book is a compilation of Bertrand Russell’s essays. The first section is on the books which influenced Russell during his youth. The second section is on politics and education. The last section is on divertissements and parables. This section also includes some rare descriptions of Russell’s dreams.    Russell...