Arabian Wisdom
Arabian Wisdom:
Selections and translations from the Arabic
By JOHN WORTABET, M.D.
This short collection of Islamic wisdom literature was originally published in the Wisdom of the East Series.
It features gems from the Quran, the Hadith, and traditional proverbs and aphorisms.
This is principally meant as an enjoyable read.
Table of Contents:
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01. Introduction
02. The First Chapter of the Koran
03. Repentance, and God's Forgiving Mercy
04. A Sinner's Cry unto God
05. Forgiving Others
06. Clemency, Forbearance, and Gentleness
07. Humility
08. True Nobility
09. Self-Respect and the Sense of Shame
10. Character
11. Benevolence
12. Generosity
13. Gratitude
14. Recompense
15. Flaunting Kindness
16. Knowledge
17. Speculative Studies
18. Thoughts, Doubts
19. Wisdom, Prudence, Experience
20. Ignorance, Folly
21. Consultation
22. Speaking, Writing ,Books
23. Silence, Guarded Speech
24. Truthfulness
25. Truthfulness to Promises
26. Truthfulness to Secrets
27. Deceit
28. Exertion, Perseverance, Success
29. Opportunities
30. Economy
31. Vicissitudes of Fortune
32. Patience
33. Contentment
34. Cheerfulness
35. War
36. Anger
37. Hatred, Malice
38. Murder
39. Envy
40. Rashness
41. Laziness
42. Avarice, Stinginess, Greed
43. Complaint, Blame
44. Marriage
45. Children
46. Filial Duty
47. Brothers, Relations
48. Friends, Companions
49. Neighbors
50. Salutation, Visiting
51. Love of Country and Home
52. Traveling
53. Health
54. Youth and Old Age
55. Death
56. Appendix
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