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Seyyed Hossein Nasr

An Iranian-American philosopher and University Professor of Islamic Studies at George Washington University.

About Him

Seyyed Hossein Nasr is an Iranian-American philosopher and University Professor of Islamic Studies at George Washington University. He is one of the most important and influential Muslim intellectuals in the Western world, known for his work on Islamic philosophy, science, and spirituality.

What he said about Islam

On Islam as a way of life


"Islam is not a mere set of beliefs; it is a complete way of life, encompassing the spiritual, moral, and social dimensions of human existence."

Seyyed Hossein Nasr
The Heart of Islam, HarperOne, 2002

Context

Nasr's work bridges traditional Islamic scholarship with modern Western philosophy, making Islamic intellectual traditions accessible to global audiences.

References

Nasr, Seyyed Hossein. The Heart of Islam. HarperOne, 2002.
Nasr, Seyyed Hossein. Islam: Religion, History, and Civilization. HarperOne, 2003.