Abstract This volume consists of the appendixes to the first volume of the translated part “Theology” from Avicenna’s encyclopedia “Healing”. Besides the translation of the chapter “Psychology”, it also includes the compendium of the relevant chapters on logics (about predicables, categories, syllogism and proof) and natural philosophy, as well as research essay by Tawfiq Ibrahim on Ibn Sina’s version of metaphysical theology. The book is addressed to philosophers, theologians and everybody who is interested in Muslim culture. The translation of “Psychology” and parts 1-2 of the Compendium are prepared in co-authorship with N.V. Efremova. Imprint Ibn Sina (Avicenna). Healing and…

Abstract This is the first time when the full translation of the chapter on metaphysical theology from the encyclopedia “Healing” by Ibn Sina, the main philosopher of the classical Islam and the most influential thinkers in history, has been published in Russian. The first volume includes the translation of the work “Theology” with commentaries. The second volume consists of three appendixes: the translation of the part “Psychology”, the compendium of the relevant parts on logics and natural philosophy and the research essay on Avicenna’s version of metaphysics. The book is addressed to philosophers, theologians and everybody who is interested in…

Abstract This collection consists of the materials of the conference “Sagadeev Readings” devoted to the memory of an outstanding Islamic studies scholar, a profound researcher of Sufi Islam, a historian of philosophy, RUDN professor M.M. Al-Janabi (1955-2021). The collection includes articles on history, philosophy and culture of the Islamic World, as well as of two other major world religions – Buddhism and Christianity. For a wide range of readers. Imprint Sagadeev Readings. The Materials of Scientific Conference: the Collection of Articles / collected and edited by N.S. Kiribaev, the executive editor of the series: R.V. Pskhou. – Moscow: OOO “Sadra”,…

Abstract The monograph is devoted to Germans who embraced Islam. The reason of becoming Muslims is associated with different factors: disappointment with society, unhappy love, failures in creating a family, crises and calamities in life, losing values, seeking a truth. The book also covers life of Muslim immigrants of the 2nd-3rd generations who are born in Germany. Many of these people lead a European lifestyle, but there are others who try to preserve a traditional lifestyle that is common for a country their parents come from. A special attention is payed to constructing a religious identity of German Muslims and…

Abstract Mikhail Nu‘aymeh (1889-1988) is an outstanding Lebanese novelist, the representative of the contemporary Arabic Literature. A brilliant prose writer and publicist, Nu‘aymeh remained loyal to Russia during his lifetime as he was grateful to this country for the excellent education and his initial literature experiences he obtained there. In “The Last Day” Mikhail Nu‘aymeh as a devoted follower of F.M. Dostoyevsky depicts a fantastic and at the same time realistic picture of “little person’s” life, the life of professor Musa al-‘Askari. During 24 hours of his life the senior specialist on Islamic mysticism experiences disease, death, betrayal and the…

Abstract The history of Iran comprises numerous significant events, and the Anglo-Iranian War of 1856-1857 was one of them. The experts are familiar with this historical event, but the general audience is not. While many researchers devoted their works to this war, they mainly wrote about its political aspects, leaving behind the hostilities and mentioning them only superficially. This monograph is intended to restore the balance and demonstrate what was happening in the Persian Gulf region, far from the place of the unfolding political events that led to this war. The book is meant for experts in Oriental studies and…

Abstract This volume is dedicated to Iranian Sufism, Sufism on the territory of Russia, and the question of Ummah and power in the early Soviet period. Imprint Islamology academic journal on Islam and Muslim societies. – V. 12, № 1. – М., 2022. – 106 p. Click on the link to access the full text of the magazine articles.

Abstract These tales and parables have been taken from the book "Kalila and Dimna", which has an amazing history. Its characters were born in ancient India. The book is about two intelligent jackals who have conversations and tell different stories about people and animals. The book quickly became popular not only in India but also in neighbouring countries, and was read for centuries by Persians and Arabs alike. The Iranian writer Mojgan Sheikhi has selected the most famous stories from "Kalila and Dimna" and retold them using a simple and clear language for children and youth. These stories are now…