The best way to behave in the cosmos, which according to the Islamic doctrine is constantly being created by Allah, is to renounce all selfish impulses and become friends with God. This volume analyzes what this means for both individual and society by looking at the writings of Abd al-Wahhb al-Sharn. It paints a unique picture of the Muslim worldview and method of coping with existence, the principles of which still apply today.

Tilman Nagel (em.), University of Göttingen, Germany.