The Chahar Maqala, Four Discourses, of Nidhami-I-Arudi-I-Samarqandi (1899) - Hardback - 9781498161121

The Chahar Maqala, Four Discourses, Of Nidhami-I-Arudi-I-Samarqandi is a book written by Edward G. Browne in 1899. It is a translation of the Persian text originally written by Nidhami-I-Arudi-I-Samarqandi, a 12th-century poet and philosopher. The book consists of four discourses or essays, each dealing with a different topic related to Islamic philosophy and literature. The first discourse discusses the importance of poetry and literature in Islamic culture. The second discourse delves into the concept of love and the various forms it takes in Islamic literature. The third discourse explores the idea of wisdom and its role in Islamic philosophy. The final discourse discusses the concept of Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam. Browne's translation provides readers with a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural traditions of medieval Islamic society. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Islamic literature, philosophy, and culture.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1899 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• | Author: Edward G. Browne
• | Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• | Publication Date: Aug 07, 2014
• | Number of Pages: 146 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 149816112X
• | ISBN-13: 9781498161121