The beautiful and the sacred

Translation: Aqil Yousif Eidam Number of pages: 158 pages Publisher: Arab Scientific Publishers The German orientalist Dr. Anna Marie Schimmel (1922-2003) is considered a prominent model for those who sincerely loved Islamic civilization in all its dimensions and enchanting meanings, and who stood on the great contributions it made to humanity. They provided, through their studies and research, wonderful services to Islam, and some even made costly sacrifices to remain steadfast in their positions. Dr. Schimmel distinguished herself from her German orientalist peers by successfully achieving many noble goals that most of her counterparts failed to accomplish. This was due to the background with which the "Dean" of German Orientalism approached the Islamic civilization she studied. This background was based on much love and a desire to discover its bright aspects. Dr. Schimmel dedicated her life to achieving a better understanding of Islam and the Islamic world in the West. She also served as an important bridge for dialogue between different religions and cultures, which earned her significant recognition across various circles. This book presents three research studies in which Dr. Schimmel sheds light on "creative" and non-traditional images of the achievements of this great civilization, which led the West and the East to explore new horizons of science and work.