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The Day Begins at Sunset - Perceptions of Time in the Islamic World (Hardcover, New)
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The Day Begins at Sunset - Perceptions of Time in the Islamic World (Hardcover, New)
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The fullest account ever written of the fascinating nexus between
Islam and Time, this is a major contribution to the wider history
of ideas and religion. Night and day, and the twelve lunar months
of the year, are'appointed times for the believing people'. Reading
the sky for the prayers of the hour has thus for Muslims been a
constant reminder of God's providence and power. In her absorbing
and illuminating new book, the late Barbara Freyer Stowasser
examines the various ways in which Islam has structured, ordered
and measured Time. Drawing on examples from Judaism and
Christianity, as well as the ancient world, the author shows that
while systems of time facilitate the orderly function of vastly
different civilizations, in Islam they have always been
fundamental. Among other topics, she discusses the Muslim lunar
calendar; the rise of the science of astronomy; the remarkable
career of al-Biruni, greatest authority in Muslim perceptions of
Time; and the impact of technologies like the astrolabe, Indian
numerals and paper. The fullest account ever written of the
fascinating nexus between Islam and Time, this is a major
contribution to the wider history of ideas and religion.
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