{"product_id":"symbols-of-islam","title":"Symbols Of Islam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSymbols of Islam \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighlights abstract spiritual representation in the core symbols of Islam, which relies less on material objects for ritual use. As part of Assouline’s Symbols of Religion Series, The richly illustrated volume serves as a practical and sensory guide; a foundational manual that every cultivated reader is inclined to feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten by prominent Algerian philosopher and anthropologist Malek Chebel, with atmospheric photography by Laziz Hamani, the title reveals how community life is more characteristic of Islam, which upholds universal participation in acts of congregation. Whether linked to Islam’s Five Pillars (such as profession of faith or fasting), or its architecture (like the mosque or Kaaba), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSymbols of Islam \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereveals a wealth of meaning and cultural significance, restoring the rhythm of contemplation and the unfolding of the spiritual understanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMalek Chebel (1953–2016), born in Skikda, Algeria, was an anthropologist by profession but also worked as a radio journalist. A leading expert on Arab culture and the history and practice of Islam, he was the author of over a dozen works, including \u003cem\u003eDictionary of Muslim Symbols: Rites, Mysticism, and Civilization\u003c\/em\u003e (Albin Michel, Paris, 1995).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMikaïl Chebel studied Humanities and Political Sciences at Paris X University and the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS). His research explores the intersections of art, politics, and the Muslim world. After serving as Head of Communication for the Foundation of Islam of France, he entered a new career as an art critic and exhibition curator, collaborating with major institutions such as the Centre Pompidou, the Palais de Tokyo, and the Arab World Institute, with a focus on digital art. As the son of Malek Chebel, he spearheaded the creation of the Malek Chebel Foundation alongside other partners. Based in France and Algeria, the organization is dedicated to promoting his father’s work and fostering the values of spirituality and modernity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003ePAGE COUNT\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e196 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eNUMBER OF ILLUSTRATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eLANGUAGE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eRELEASED ON\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeptember 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW 10 x L 13 x D 1.3 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eCOVER MATERIALS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.63 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6 author-link-title\"\u003eAUTHOR\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText by Malek Chebel, foreword by Mikaïl Chebel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Apsley Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47643666513974,"sku":null,"price":3300.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2414\/4971\/files\/C8B433CB-94DA-4FB0-B2D9-7B070EAF0A76.webp?v=1788765479","url":"https:\/\/www.apsley.co.za\/products\/symbols-of-islam","provider":"Apsley Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}