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About Annemarie Schimmel

Birth

1922

Death

2003

German scholar of Islam (1922-2003)

Annemarie Schimmel was a prominent German orientalist whose life was dedicated to the deep study of the Islamic world.

Throughout her prolific career, she wrote over 150 works exploring the history, religion, and mysticism of Islam.

Her major work, As through a veil, is a fundamental reference for understanding Islamic mystical poetry.

Born in Erfurt in 1922, she excelled as a brilliant university professor, translator, and expert in Islamic studies.

Her academic legacy remains an essential source for those seeking to interpret Islamic culture and spirituality with rigor.