A preparatory book for the history of Islamic philosophy

Book: Introduction to the History of Islamic Philosophy Author: Mustafa Abdul-Raziq Edition: Third Edition Cairo, 1966 Publishing House: Dar Al-Ta'lif wa Al-Tarjamah wa Al-Nashr Book description: This book is considered a studied academic introduction to Islamic philosophical thought, written by Sheikh Mustafa Abdul-Raziq in a scientific and methodological style. The book does not limit itself to a historical presentation of Islamic philosophy but offers a critical analytical view of its sources, influences, authenticity, and its relationship with Greek philosophy. It discusses the cultural background of the emergence of Islamic philosophy, the conflict between reason and tradition, the stance of theologians towards philosophers, the development of Islamic thought up to Ibn Rushd, and the relationship between philosophy, Sufism, and Kalam.