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  • Symbol of Divine Light: The Lamp in Islamic Culture and Other Traditions (Sacred Art in Tradition)
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Symbol of Divine Light: The Lamp in Islamic Culture and Other Traditions (Sacred Art in Tradition) Kindle Edition

by Nicholas Stone (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Symbol of Divine Light surveys the history of the mosque lamp, describing the numerous variants made in different historical periods and containing more than 200 stunning color and b/w illustrations. The deep significance of light and the lamp in Islamic culture and other traditions—Jewish, Christian, Zoroastrian, Hindu, and Buddhist—is also explored, with reference made to the writings of authors belonging to the “Traditionalist school,” notably Frithjof Schuon, René Guénon, Titus Burckhardt, and Martin Lings. The book presents a detailed exploration of the famous Koranic Verse of Light and the symbolism of its constituent elements: light, the niche, the lamp, glass, oil, and the tree. Parallels are also drawn with other traditions, indicating a universal symbolism.Symbol of Divine Light concludes that the most important function of the mosque lamp was as a symbolic reminder of the Verse of Light, as demonstrated by examples that were virtually non-functional as lighting devices and also the extensive use of the mosque lamp as a decorative motif in Islamic architecture. The book aims to give the reader an opportunity to contemplate the meaning of the mosque lamp as a symbol of Divine Light.
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  1. ISBN-13
    978-1936597574
  2. Publisher
    World Wisdom
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  4. Publication date
    Jan. 1 2018
  5. Part of series
    Sacred Art in Tradition
  6. Language
    English
  7. File size
    43.8 MB
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About the Author

Nicholas Stone is an architect, dedicated to using traditional forms and techniques. Early in his career he worked with the Egyptian architect, Abdel Wahed El-Wakil, on projects reviving traditional brickwork techniques—notably at Al-Qiblatain Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Thereafter he worked on domes for the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, involving Islamic craft work, and further dome projects in Malaysia. There, in partnership with his wife, Nazanin Sheikhi, he established a design company, undertaking the design of the atrium of the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya; the design and construction of the prayer niche (mihrab), pulpit (minbar), and honeycomb vaults (muqarnas) for Al-Bukhary Mosque in Alor Setar; tropical house and Islamic garden designs; as well as the design and fabrication of a perforated brass mosque lamp, which ultimately led to the publication of this book.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07F6RD9T8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ World Wisdom
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ Jan. 1 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 43.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1936597574
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Sacred Art in Tradition
  • 鶹 Rank: #113 in Lighting Interior Design
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  • Charles Peter Mugleston
    5.0 out of 5 stars Light delighting in Light - Genius awakening Genius...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2018
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    "The Divine Light strikes the soul broad awake" Evelyn Underhill and this beautiful book born of the Light helps us all into a greater appreciation of what IT is and so, what we are... and yet may BE.
    Yes, this really is a lovely book. Lovely to handle , look at, reflect on and enjoy. It is an authentic enquiry into the nature of light, it listens to the voices of the ages - their insights, illuminations and artistic inspirations and passes them on...
    My only real disappointment is that it does not share the ever timely quote by the american monk Thomas Merton from the book 'Thomas Merton and Sufism' Pub by Fons Vitae about everyone's need for sharing the Experience of Divine Light, then this will be a truly beautiful world to live in - and leave behind ! This book should find a place on all our shelves and my heartfelt thanks to Nicholas Stone for his study, devotion and service. Bless you.
    Charles Mugleston
    Director
    Omar Khayyam Theatre Company
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  • grinicho
    5.0 out of 5 stars a visually beautiful book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2018
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    This is a visually beautiful book with images of arabic script, moaics and lamps. It works on so many different levels, it would interest the spiritual seeker and anyone interested to understand islamic architecture better. The author weaves together the meaning and symbols of light in different religions, showing both the common ideas and their unique differences. I love a photo on page 115 which shows a photo of a simulation the author has made himself to study how light is diffused by a circular glass lamp
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