Spirituality Rekindled: The Quest for Serenity and Self-Fulfillment explores the attainment of serenity and self-fulfillment through a rational spirituality, which is to be understood in this context as a quality of being predicated on a sense of connection to The Almighty. Incontrovertible, science-based, and objective evidence for the existence of The Almighty is derived from the Quran, which for non-Muslims is to be regarded as a stand-alone text that should be judged on its own merits, without prejudice or bias.
Based on this, and on cognizance of the limitations of present-day science, the author makes the case for a spirituality that provides the foundation for a continual, immensely beneficial, and comprehensive self-development – spiritually, psychologically, morally, and intellectually. Spirituality Rekindled: The Quest for Serenity and Self-Fulfillment presents a detailed roadmap for this spirituality.
This is a surprising and awe-inspiring book. It is at once an erudite introduction to the wisdom of the Qur’an; a compelling call to rational spirituality; a profound musing on the modern condition; and much more. Written with estimable elegance, passion, and reason, this book will be of great interest to anyone interested in religion, spirituality, Islam, and indeed, human happiness and well-being in the modern condition. The author has chosen to write in fields of knowledge saturated with redundant and very often tiresome scholarship, but what he produced is highly original and exciting. I hope this book gets the wide readership it deserves.
Professor Khaled Abou El Fadl
Distinguished Professor of Islamic Law at UCLA School of Law and the author of The Search for Beauty in Islam: The Conference of the Books
Endorsement
I have read many chapters in Spirituality Rekindled by Professor Sabah and found many things there to be a roadmap to spiritual enlightenment and freedom. Throughout the book Professor Sabah distills essential spiritual wisdom, explaining with clarity and precision what it means for men and women to live as spiritual beings enveloped and showered by The Creator of All’s Love. Spirituality Rekindled is a thought-provoking journey for the mind, and a delightful guide for the heart, offering every soul an infinity of worlds to explore.
Sheikh Muhammad bin Yahya al-Ninowy, MD, PhD
Founding Director of Madina Institute and Madina Seminary
Endorsement
Life is commonly difficult and wearisome, and its hardness robs most people of peace of mind and calmness of soul. Nassir Hussni Sabah provides a stunningly beautiful and engaging explanation of where and how to find meaning, acceptance and contentment, and his comprehensive but manageable roadmap, if followed, will undoubtedly lead to greater personal fulfilment and success.
Professor Joel Hayward
Scholar, writer, and poet, author of Pain and Passing: Islamic Poems of Grief and Healing, Warfare in the Qur’an and The Leadership of Muhammad
Endorsement
Dr. Sabah elucidates a grounding for human spirituality beyond any religion or atheism. Based on the power for interior transformation grounded in the holy words of the Quran, Spirituality Rekindled provides a doorway into a synthesis of science and the divine realities of our existence which is both traditional and freshly alive for our own days. I am happy to recommend this book and wish it wide circulation.
Jonathan Montaldo
Internationally recognized writer and editor, author of Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton
Endorsement
This beautifully crafted book will fascinate Muslims and non-Muslims alike because of its unique mix of meticulous scientific research and deep spiritual wisdom.
Imam Jamal Rahman
Author of Spiritual Gems of Islam
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Professor Sabah, an eminent scientist, shows in this book how science and spirituality are compatible. We need to better understand both science and religion if we are to understand our world. This book also helps us to better understand ourselves through using the Qur’an to deepen our spirituality.
Amir Hussain
Chair and Professor of Theological Studies, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, author of World Religions: Eastern Traditions and World Religions: Western Traditions
Endorsement
This book is for everyone who is seeking happiness, serenity, satisfaction, and peace. Dr. Sabah uses miraculous numerical and scientific revelations to show that the Quran is of divine origin and has reached us in its original form. I wish for those who are unhappy or facing problems to read this book and continue to reading the whole Quran in order to fully benefit from its wisdom and guidance.
Dr. Ali Hajj
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, American University of Beirut
Endorsement
Nassir Hussni Sabah approaches faith in God with the clarity and incisiveness of his scientific training, so can guide contemporary seekers to the inherent richness of a life of faith.
David B. Burrell, C.S.C.
Hesburgh Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Theology, University of Notre Dame
Endorsement
In a time of persistent pandemics, states being torn apart, lawlessness, and utter confusion, Spirituality Rekindled is much needed as a reminder of what anchors believers. This text provides an introduction for some not initiated to the scope of Islamic studies. The themes are not new but are redressed here for the 21st century. It offers the mechanics of an application of The Qur’ān to daily problems especially in times of crises.
Dr. Aminah Al-Deen
Professor Emerita, Islamic World Studies and Department of Religion, DePaul University
Endorsement
Spirituality Rekindled is an interesting collection of scientifically-informed reflections on the place of the spirit and the Quran in contemporary life.
Dr. Cyrus Ali Zargar
Al-Ghazali Distinguished Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of Central Florida
Endorsement
This book is a good read, especially for those who are interested in science, religion, (mainly Islam), and in spirituality that is based on Islamic sacred text the Quran.
Dr. Haifaa Jawad
Department of Theology and Religion, University of Birmingham, UK
Nassir Sabah is a neuroscientist/biophysicist and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. He received his B.Sc. (Hons. Class I) and his M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Birmingham, U.K., and his Ph.D. in Biophysical Sciences from the State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY/Buffalo). His Ph.D. advisor was Sir John C. Eccles, Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine. He has served as Chairman of the Electrical Engineering Department, founding Director of the Institute of Computer Studies, and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, all at the American University of Beirut.
Professor Sabah has more than 35 years of teaching experience in neuroengineering, biomedical engineering, electronics, and electric circuits. He has over 100 technical publications, mainly in neurophysiology, biophysics, and biomedical instrumentation. He has authored four books on electric circuits, electronics, and neuroscience, published by CRC Press, the most recent being: Neuromuscular Fundamentals: How Our Musculature is Controlled, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 2021, 574 pp.
Motivation for writing the book
The administrative positions I held at the American University of Beirut, particularly as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and architecture for thirteen-and-one-half years allowed me to introduce several academic programs that opened up new career paths for thousands of young men and women. That was highly gratifying but always left the nagging thought that it was not enough. Our students labored for four years preparing for their professional careers, but for what purpose in life? Is it to make money, live affluently – a luxurious house, expensive cars, fancy clothing, ostentatious life-style – achieve recognition and fame, be happy, raise a beautiful family, cherish social bonds of love and friendship, serve one’s community, or what?
Most people set their own goals early in life and strive to pursue them, convinced of their worthiness. As a long-time educator, I felt I had to promulgate in simple language the answers that I find most persuasive and satisfying as to the purpose and meaning of life. The natural consequence of this urge was to write the book Spirituality Rekindled: The Quest for Serenity and Self-Fulfillment.
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The blue color of the glass and the light it transmits symbolizes Divine love.
The lotus flower symbolizes spiritual awakening and enlightenment, transcendence over worldly matters, tranquility, purity of heart and mind, inner strength, and beauty.
The lotus flower iridesces in full bloom in an otherwise empty and desolate space when struck by heavenly light streaming through the stained-glass arch window. In the same way, Spirituality, with its attendant serenity and self-fulfillment, is rekindled by unhindered and unadulterated exposure to Divine love and mercy.
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