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Sacred Combat: The Spiritual Discipline of Martial Arts in the Islamic Tradition
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 30 2025
Pages: 72
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sacred Combat: The Spiritual Discipline of Martial Arts in the Islamic Tradition explores the powerful intersection of physical strength and spiritual purpose within Islam. From the battlefield valor of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions to the disciplined arts of Silat, Ottoman swordsmanship, and Hui Chinese boxing, this book traces a rich legacy of martial excellence rooted in faith, humility, and divine intention.
In a world where physical fitness is often divorced from spirituality, Sacred Combat reconnects the Muslim reader to a Prophetic model of strength-one that balances the sword with the prayer mat, and discipline with mercy. Through deep insights, historical narratives, and moral reflections, readers will discover how martial arts can serve not only as a form of self-defense or sport, but as a sacred pathway toward self-mastery, resilience, and worship.
Whether you are a student, instructor, parent, or spiritual seeker, this book is your guide to reviving a forgotten Sunnah and reclaiming the holistic strength that Islam calls every believer to pursue.
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