Background
Quasem, Muhammad Abul was born on March 2, 1940 in Ghatla, Noakhali, Bangladesh. Son of Muhammad Abdul Karim and Musammat Amirunnesa.
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The Ethics of Al-ghazali: a Composite Theory of Ethics in Islam, 3rd Ed. 2011
(This revised Ph. D. thesis written under the supervision ...)
This revised Ph. D. thesis written under the supervision of Prof. Watt, and presented to the Edinburgh University, UK, is one of the best books ever written on al-Ghazali (D. 1111 A.D.), the greatest Muslim intellectual and sufi of all times. It presents his entire ethical system/ moral philosophy which is an amalgam of Islamic religious ethics, philosophic ethics, and mystical (sufistic) ethics. The author, who is a brilliant scholar and a renowned specialist in Ghazalian studies and proficient in Arabic, Persian & Urdu, criticized other writers' views on al-Ghazali and established the findings of his own research. The book has further been described in the form of reviews by renonwed scholars as follows : Review: I) "This book may be commended to those interested in the field. It offers the most comprehensive account to date of the ethical thought of one of the leading Muslim writers.... It has also various special virtues. The author has read widely in the generally accepted works of al-Ghazali, and has studied some seventeen of these in addition to the magisterial Ihya'. He is also familiar with contemporary ethical discussions in the West."-- Prof. Watt in the foreword, PP.9-10. Review: II) ''It discusses the composite nature of the doctrine....points out the chief purpose of the doctrine....,gives a comprehensive exposition of ...offers translation of many key passages from al-Ghazali's writings...provides a useful index."--Prof. Michael. E. Marmura, University of Toronto, Canada, (in The Muslim World, Connecticut, U.S.A.) Review: III) "A very good study ...a got-up book, and is sure to find a place of honour in all libraries. The book will be of equal interest to all persons interested in philosophy or ethics."(In The Islamic Culture, India, 1976, P.275.)The book has a Foreword by Prof. W. Montgomery Watt, Head, Dept. of Arabic & Islamic Studies, University of Edinburgh, UK. 3rd Edition. 273 pages
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Salvation of the Soul and Islamic Acts of Devotions
(Third edition 2011, 290 pages This is the only research w...)
Third edition 2011, 290 pages This is the only research work on Islamic doctrine of man's salvation (najat). The first chapter explores the meaning of, and means to, salvation. The remaining 8 chapters deal with the correct performance of Islamic devotional acts ('ibadat) on which salvation is largely dependent. The book is fully based on original Islamic sources written in Arabic. A comment on the book in the form of the following review is made by Prof. W. Montgomery Watt, Head, Dept. of Arabic & Islamic Studies, University of Edinburgh, UK. Review: ''The book will be well received by those interested in the subject''. - Prof. W. Montgomery Watt. The author Dr. M.A. Quasem is Professor at the National University of Malaysia. He has Kamil and Ph.D. (Edin) degrees in Islamic Studies, and B.A.(Hons.) and M.A. degrees in Western philosophy. He is a brilliant scholar and a renowned specialist in Ghazalian studies. He served several universities at home and abroad. He knows several languages including Arabic, Persian and Urdu. He has published good books and many research articles.
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Muhammad Abul Quasem
Edit ProfileEducation
SSC in Islamic Studies, Ghatla (Bangladesh) Madrasa, 1950; Higher School Certificate in Islamic Studies, Chwmohani (Bangladesh) Madrasa, 1954; Bachelor in Islamic Studies, Islamiya Madrasa, Noakhali, Bangladesh, 1954; Master of Arts in Islamic Studies, Alia Madrasa, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1958; SSC in Humanities, Dhaka Board, 1961; Higher School Certificate in Humanities, Comilla Board, 1963; Bachelor in Philosophy with honors, U. Dhaka, 1966; Master of Arts in Philosophy, U. Dhaka, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Philosophy, U. Edinburgh, Scotland, 1973.
Career
Lecturer in philosophy, Victoria College, Comilla, Bangladesh, 1968; lecturer in philosophy, U. Dhaka, 1968; professor philosophy, U. Dhaka, since 1986; department chairman philosophy, U. Dhaka, 1988-1991; senior lecturer in philosophy, U. Rajshahi, Bangladesh, 1969; lecturer in philosophy, National U. Malaysia, Bangi, 1973-1976; associate professor philosophy, National U. Malaysia, Bangi, 1976-1981; associate professor philosophy, department chairman, J. Nagar U., Savar, Dhaka, 1985-1986. Director development center for philosophical studies U. Dhaka, 1994-1997. Director Islamic Foundation Bangladesh, 1983-1985.
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book
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Salvation of the Soul and Islamic Acts of Devotions
(Third edition 2011, 290 pages This is the only research w...)
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The Ethics of Al-ghazali: a Composite Theory of Ethics in Islam, 3rd Ed. 2011
(This revised Ph. D. thesis written under the supervision ...)
- Ethics of Al Ghazali: The Composite Ethics in Islam
- The Ethics of Al-ghazali: a Composite Theory of Ethics in Islam, 3rd Ed. 2011 by Professor Dr. Muhammad Abul Quasem (2011-08-02)
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Salvation of the Soul and Islamic Acts of Devotions
Membership
Member American PHilos. Association (honorary, international associate), Bangladesh Philosophical Society (member Executive Committee since 1994), Dhaka U. Teachers Association, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, B.M. Sufi Society.
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Married Quazi Quamrunnesa, April 18. 1976; children: Hafsa, Muhammad Shuayb, Muhammad Ibrahim, Muhammad Yusuf, Afra.
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Islam