Abstract The Imperial Orthodox Palestinian Society began to collect photos of the Middle East (including the photos of 1850-1870) since its creation. This collection is now present at the State Museum of the History of Religion, and it poses a serious interest for the experts in the history of Islam. Photos of places of worship significant for both Muslims, Christians and Jews are especially precious. As well, photos depicting an ordinary life of Muslims in Palestine, Syria, Egypt and Tunis are also important. Each group of photos is provided by Quranic verses, texts linked to the Russian culture, and necessary…

Abstract We are presenting to our readers the second issue of the renewed “Ishraq”. From now on it will published in the format of a peer-reviewed academic periodical. It will include the major developments of modern academic Islamic studies in Russia and abroad. Imprint Ishraq. Islamic Philosophy Journal. 2023, Vol. 1, No 2. — М.: ООО «Sadra», 2023. — 127 p. Download Table of contents

Abstract Arabic tales “The Thousand and One Nights” are now known all around the world. These tales are based on the collection “The Thousand Tales” that was created in Middle Persian Language and afterwards was included into the Arabic collection. This collection has been replenished with the new stories for centuries. A beautiful woman Scheherazade was telling tales to the formidable padishah Shahriyar for the thousands and one nights. When the thousand and one night ends, Shahriyar becomes different from what he has been previously. He becomes softer because he has learned many lessons of noble behavior from the beauty’s…

Abstract The 20th century was one of the most dynamic and unpredictable eras in the history of Iran. The fall of the previous dynasty after one century and a half rule, and the rule of the new dynasty, its’ reforms, two world wars and two Iranian revolutions, excavations of Persepolis, struggle for Iranian oil, the 2500th anniversary of Persian Empire, the Iranian-Iraqi war, reconstruction of Iran and the new life – all these events are covered by the book. Exactly in the 20th century Iran has taken an important place in the world culture, and many episodes of Persian history…

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…