The Spirit of Islam
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The Spirit of Islam is a seminal scholarly work that presents a sympathetic, reformist interpretation of Islamic history, theology, and civilization for both Muslim and Western audiences.
All labels observed (5)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| En Islam iranien | 1 |
| The Spirit of Islam canonical | 1 |
| The Spirit of Islam: A History of the Evolution and Ideals of Islam | 1 |
| The Spirit of Muslim Culture | 1 |
| İslam ve İnsanlık | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Spirit of Islam Context triple: [Syed Ameer Ali, notableWork, The Spirit of Islam]
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A.
Hujjat al-Islam
Hujjat al-Islam is an honorific title meaning "Proof of Islam," famously associated with the influential Muslim theologian and philosopher Al-Ghazali.
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B.
On the Morals of Dervishes
"On the Morals of Dervishes" is a didactic chapter in Saadi's classic Persian work Gulistan that reflects on the ethics, behavior, and spiritual conduct of Sufi ascetics.
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C.
Risala-i-Haq Numa
Risala-i-Haq Numa is a philosophical and mystical treatise by Mughal prince Dara Shikoh that explores Sufi metaphysics and the nature of divine truth.
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D.
Fruit of Islam
Fruit of Islam is the elite male-only paramilitary and security wing of the Nation of Islam, responsible for discipline, training, and protection within the movement.
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E.
Ghiyath al-Dunya wa al-Din
Ghiyath al-Dunya wa al-Din was an honorific royal epithet signifying "Support of the World and the Faith," borne by the Delhi Sultan Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Spirit of Islam Target entity description: The Spirit of Islam is a seminal scholarly work that presents a sympathetic, reformist interpretation of Islamic history, theology, and civilization for both Muslim and Western audiences.
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A.
Hujjat al-Islam
Hujjat al-Islam is an honorific title meaning "Proof of Islam," famously associated with the influential Muslim theologian and philosopher Al-Ghazali.
-
B.
On the Morals of Dervishes
"On the Morals of Dervishes" is a didactic chapter in Saadi's classic Persian work Gulistan that reflects on the ethics, behavior, and spiritual conduct of Sufi ascetics.
-
C.
Risala-i-Haq Numa
Risala-i-Haq Numa is a philosophical and mystical treatise by Mughal prince Dara Shikoh that explores Sufi metaphysics and the nature of divine truth.
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D.
Fruit of Islam
Fruit of Islam is the elite male-only paramilitary and security wing of the Nation of Islam, responsible for discipline, training, and protection within the movement.
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E.
Ghiyath al-Dunya wa al-Din
Ghiyath al-Dunya wa al-Din was an honorific royal epithet signifying "Support of the World and the Faith," borne by the Delhi Sultan Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Islamic studies book
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book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ religious studies book ⓘ |
| aimsAt |
Muslim audiences
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Western audiences ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
The Spirit of Islam: A History of the Evolution and Ideals of Islam
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linked to:
The Spirit of Islam
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| author | Syed Ameer Ali ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | British India ⓘ |
| genre |
apologetic literature
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reformist Islamic thought ⓘ religious history ⓘ |
| hasImpactOn |
Muslim reformist discourse in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
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perceptions of Islam in the English-speaking world ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
modernist Islamic reform
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rationalist approach to Islamic history ⓘ sympathetic interpretation of Islam ⓘ |
| hasReception |
considered a classic of modern Islamic apologetics
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widely cited in studies of Islamic modernism ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
ethical and spiritual ideals of Islam
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historical evolution of Islamic institutions ⓘ misconceptions about Islam in the West ⓘ relationship between Islam and progress ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Islamic modernism
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Western liberal thought ⓘ |
| intendedFunction |
explanation of Islam to non-Muslims
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reformist guidance for Muslims ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Islam
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Islamic civilization ⓘ
linked to:
Islamic world
Islamic history ⓘ Islamic theology ⓘ |
| notableFor |
defense of Islam against Western criticisms
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influence on modernist Muslim intellectuals ⓘ presentation of Islam as compatible with modernity ⓘ |
| placeOfPublication |
London
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linked to:
London, England
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| publicationDate | 1891 ⓘ |
| publisher | Christophers ⓘ |
| relatedWork | A Short History of the Saracens ⓘ |
| structureIncludes |
analysis of early Islamic history
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chapters on Islamic civilization and culture ⓘ chapters on Islamic law and ethics ⓘ discussion of the life of Prophet Muhammad ⓘ |
| timePeriodDescribed |
19th century Muslim world
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7th century ⓘ medieval Islamic period ⓘ |
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Subject: The Spirit of Islam Description of subject: The Spirit of Islam is a seminal scholarly work that presents a sympathetic, reformist interpretation of Islamic history, theology, and civilization for both Muslim and Western audiences.
Referenced by (5)
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linked to: The Spirit of Islam
subject linked to:
Ord. Prof. Dr. Nurettin Topçu
linked to: The Spirit of Islam
subject linked to:
reconstruction of religious thought in Islam
linked to: The Spirit of Islam
The Spirit of Islam
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The Spirit of Islam: A History of the Evolution and Ideals of Islam
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linked to: The Spirit of Islam