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“أن العالم الاسلامي ينام على كنوز من الحكمة ، وأن الغفلة عنها لا تدل بأي شكل من الأشكال على عدم وجود هذه الحكمة”

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Seyyed Hossein Nasr
Seyyed Hossein Nasr

Seyyed Hossein Nasr is a distinguished Iranian philosopher, intellectual, and scholar of Islamic studies. Born on April 7, 1933, he has made significant contributions to the field of Islamic philosophy and comparative religion. His work emphasizes the importance of understanding Islamic thought in its historical and cultural context. more

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