Abstract This book contains the critical text of the first edition of “The Treatise on Calligraphers and Artists” by Qazi Ahmad b. Hussain al-Hussain Qumi, compiled on the basis of three lists of this composition that have come down to us. The critical text is accompanied with a Russian translation. The translation is completed with fundamental comments. This books provides researchers with the academic text of the first edition of Qazi Ahmad’s book for the first time. Imprint Qazi Ahmad b. Hussain al-Hussain Qumi. The Treatise on Calligraphers and Artists / translated frim Farsi, comments and notes by O.F. Akimushkin,…

Abstract Not many states could counter the attacks of the legions of the Roman empire and gain victories the way Persia did. Ancient Persian cities, aqueducts and irrigation systems are still considered overwhelming. The works of Persian poets and artists constitute a part of the cultural heritage, e.g. classical Persian miniature paintings, which are often considered the most perfect masterpieces of the world art. The Shahnameh poem by Ferdowsi represents a vast and colourful epos, and it also gave rise to a number of legends, including a legend about a king who valued its each line above rubies. However, despite…

Abstract This collection of articles of Iranian researchers (religious scholars, philosophers, sociologists, psychologists, healthcare workers) is devoted to such major problems like feminism and its consequences, crisis of family and marriage institutions, women’s role in the society, observing hijab etc. Apart from theoretical conclusions based on the research, the book suggests practical recommendations aimed at maintaining and strengthening marital relationship, raising the younger generation and finding family happiness, with reference to the Qur’an and hadiths. The book meant is for experts in gender issues, as well as general audience. Imprint Feminology issues / compilation and opening chapter by H.R. Ayatollahi;…

Abstract The seventh issue of the Islamic Philosophy Yearbook “Ishraq” contains more than twenty articles in Rusian, English and French, dealing with a wide range of issues current in the Islamic philosophical thought and authored by the leading Russian and foreign experts. Imprint Ishraq: Islamic Philosophy Yearbook: 2016. № 7. — М.: Nauka — Vostochnaya literatura, 2016. — 367 p.

Abstract This is the first Russian edition of the seminal work on Islamic art written by the professor Oleg Grabar. The work presents a new view on the history of art of the Islamic world, different from the Europocentric one. Oleg Grabar’s objective was to find out how the art was perceived by its creators and work givers. For general audience. Imprint Oleg Grabar. Formation of Islamic Art / translation from English, comments and afterword by T.H. Starodub. – М.: ООО Sadra, 2016. – 448 p.

Abstract This collection includes the treatises written by a well-known Tajik theologian, jurist, historian and philologist of the 12th century, Najm ad-Din an-Nasafi.
This is a collection of tractates written in Farsi and Arabic. These works containing a summary of pivotal issues of Maturidi kalam are presented in modern Tajik and Arabic script and completed with a Russian translation. The book will be of great interest for those studying the history of intellectual thought in the Muslim East. Imprint Najm ad-Din an-Nasafi. Al-'Aka'id an-Nasafiyya (Nasafi’s matters of faith) / translated from Arabic and commented by K.H. Idrisov. – 2nd ed. …

Abstract This tafseer (“exegesis”) is one of the few works devoted to interpreting different events from the history of Islam, as well as to revealing the profound meaning in the artful words of imam Ali, explaining specific features of his style and analysing the structure of his manuscript. Apart from comments for the “Nahj al-Balagha” (Peak of Eloquence), the work also contains additional material: lists of books about “Nahj al-Balagha” written by other authors, a glossary of the words and expressions used by the Imam, and other documents and evidence of his statements’ authenticity. The book is meant for a…

Abstract The anthology includes most representational treatises and excerpts from the works of classic representatives of Arab Muslim thought (falsafa) – Al-Kindi, al-Farabi, Ibn Sina, Ibn Rushd. All texts have been translated and edited by the book authors, and some works have been published in Russian for the first time. Imprint Ibrahim T.K., Yefremova N.V. Islamic philosophy: anthology / T.K. Ibrahim, N.V. Yefremova.– Kazan: Publishing house of Spiritual board of Muslim of Tatarstan, 2009. – 669 p.