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June 3, 2026Journal of Islamic StudiesOpen Access

Exploring philosophical boundaries in seventeenth-century Cairo: al-Munāwī’s (d. 1031/1621) commentary on the Qaṣīdat al-Nafs

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This analysis reveals al-Munāwī’s philosophical openness in the context of Sufism, exploring the soul in seventeenth-century Cairo.

Key Points

  • Explore al-Munāwī’s philosophical commentary on the Qaṣīdat al-Nafs and its implications in Sufi thought.
  • Analysis of al-Munāwī’s commentary on Qaṣīdat al-Nafs
  • Examination of intertextual references from various philosophical figures
  • Comparative study with Dāʾūd al-Anṭākī’s work
  • Al-Munāwī demonstrates an openness to philosophy despite Sufi influences.
  • The commentary provides a comprehensive overview of the science of the soul, including references to scholars like al-Ghazālī and al-Rāzī.
  • His work is characterized by a complex intertextual framework, enhancing its scholarly depth.

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Agnieszka Erdt (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc44edee9eb8c0dce5d9fhttps://doi.org/10.1093/jis/etag016
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