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Schimmel Annemarie

Apr 7, 1922

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Work : Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1985 (Release of book on Muslim culture)

Work : Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1993 (Release of numerology book)

Work : New Job 1993 (Cultural professor, Harvard University)

Work : Prize 1995 (Friedenspreis des Deutschen Buchhandels, against widespread protest because she had expressed understanding for the campaign against Salman Rushdies Satanic Verses)

Death:Death, Cause unspecified 26 January 2003 chart Placidus Equal_H.

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German numerologist and scholar of Muslim culture. She wrote an important book on numerology entitled "The Mystery of Numbers," Oxford Univ. Press, 1993. In 1993, Schimmel was Professor of Indo-Muslim Culture at Harvard University. She has written extensively on Muslim culture, including a book on the Prophet Muhammad, "And Muhammad Is His Messenger," Univ. of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, 1985. She died at age 80 on January 26, 2003, in Bonn, Germany. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less

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Annemarie Schimmel (1922-2003)

Annemarie Schimmel (April 7, 1922 – January 26, 2003) was a prominent German Orientalist and scholar specializing in Islamic mysticism (Sufism), especially within the context of Indo-Muslim culture. She was a prolific writer, translator, and interpreter of Islamic texts, particularly Persian and Urdu poetry. While there is limited publicly available information regarding her specific social media presence, recent projects, or news items given her passing in 2003, her legacy continues through her extensive published works and the impact she had on the academic field of Islamic studies.

Key Biographical Information

  • Born: April 7, 1922, in Erfurt, Germany
  • Died: January 26, 2003
  • Field of Study: Islamic Studies, Sufism, Indo-Muslim Culture, Persian and Urdu Literature

Selected Works

Annemarie Schimmel authored numerous influential books and articles, some of which include:

  • Mystical Dimensions of Islam
  • And Muhammad Is His Messenger: The Veneration of the Prophet in Islamic Piety
  • A Two-Colored Brocade: The Imagery of Persian Poetry
  • The Triumphal Sun: A Study of the Works of Jalaloddin Rumi
  • Deciphering the Signs of God: A Phenomenological Approach to Islam

Legacy and Influence

Annemarie Schimmel's work significantly shaped the understanding of Islamic mysticism and Indo-Muslim culture in the West. Her profound knowledge of languages, combined with her empathetic approach to religious studies, allowed her to bridge cultural divides and illuminate the rich spiritual traditions of Islam. She received numerous awards and honorary degrees in recognition of her scholarship.

Although information about her social media presence or recent projects is unavailable due to the limitations of technology during her lifetime and the time elapsed since her passing, her vast body of work continues to be studied and appreciated by scholars and enthusiasts of Islamic studies worldwide. Researchers interested in learning more about her contributions can explore academic databases, libraries, and archives that hold her publications and related materials.

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