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About The Book
The first full-scale biography of al-Ba‘uniyya in the English language, this volume provides a rare glimpse into the life and writings of a medieval Muslim woman in her own words. Homerin presents her work in the wider context of late-medieval Islamic spirituality, examining the influence of figures such as Ibn al-‘Arabi, al-Busiri and Ibn al-Farid, and emphasising the role of the person of the Prophet Muhammad in her spirituality. Aisha al-Ba‘uniyya is a fascinating introduction to a figure described by a sixteenth-century biographer as ‘one of the marvels of her age’.
Product Details
- Publisher: Oneworld Academic (July 4, 2019)
- Length: 192 pages
- ISBN13: 9781786076113
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Raves and Reviews
‘In this highly readable book, Th. Emil Homerin skilfully weaves Aisha al-Ba‘uniyya’s life, work, and her inner and external worlds together with insightful erudition.’
– Li Guo, Professor, Arabic Studies Program, University of Notre Dame
‘In this beautifully written study, Th. Emil Homerin situates Aisha’s work in its literary and historical context… This book is an important contribution to the study of Muslim women’s spirituality.’
– Adam Sabra, Professor of History and King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud Chair in Islamic Studies, University of California
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