Martin Lings

Author and scholar of Islamic studies

Martin Lings - Author and scholar of Islamic studies
Born

January 24th, 1909
116 years ago

Died

May 12th, 2005
20 years ago — 96 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United Kingdom

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A prominent English author and scholar specialized in Islamic studies and spirituality. Worked as a lecturer at the University of London, contributing significantly to the field of religious and spiritual literature. His interpretation of Islamic teachings and Sufi poetry has garnered attention and respect within academic circles. Authored several notable works, including a well-regarded biography of the Prophet Muhammad titled 'Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources'. Lings' writings were rooted in a deep understanding of Islamic traditions and aimed to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western perspectives.

Published 'Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources'

Served as a professor at the University of London

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