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Sufism

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Author : A.J. Arberry
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-05-13

Sufism written by A.J. Arberry and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-13 with Religion categories.

Originally published in 1950.Thinkers such as Ghazali and Ibn `Arabi, poets such as Ibn al-Farid, Rumi, Hafiz and Jami were greatly inspired by the lives and sayings of the early Sufis. This book was the first short history of Sufism to be published in any language, illustrating the development of its doctrines with numerous quotations from literature.

Mystical Islam

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Author : Julian Baldick
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2012-08-29

Mystical Islam written by Julian Baldick and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-29 with Social Science categories.

Sufism is Islam's principal mystical tradition. To its followers it provides the inner, esoteric or purely spiritual dimension of the faith. It is a centuries-old path to spirituality with devotees throughout the Islamic world, fundamentally influencing Muslim belief. To non-Muslim observers it remains exotic, mysterious and little-understood. Mystical Islam is an accessible introduction that encompasses the history of the Sufi spiritual tradition, ranging from the great Mughal and Safavid empires of India and Persia to the Whirling Dervishes of Ottoman Turkey. Julian Baldick reveals the continuing relevance of the Sufi spiritual experience and introduces some of the great figures of Sufism: al-Ghazali, Ibn Arabi, Hafiz of Shiraz and Rumi. It is the writings of such masters that reveal the inner beauty of Sufism, while offering followers the most profound insights in their quest for delivery from the narrow confines of the material world. At the same time, the author's reflections on recent Sufi scholarship, and his fresh perspectives on this tradition of belief and devotion, will prove essential for students and highly stimulating for general readers.

The Elements Of Sufism

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Author : Fadhlalla Haeri
language : en
Publisher: Element Books, Limited
Release Date : 1997

The Elements Of Sufism written by Fadhlalla Haeri and has been published by Element Books, Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Religion categories.

This introduction to Sufism describes its origins and practices, its historical background and its spread throughout the world. It explains: where Sufism originated; the relationship between Sufism and Islam; what it means to be a Sufi; and the relevance of Sufism in modern life.

Sufism

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Author : Mark J. Sedgwick
language : en
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press
Release Date : 2003-09-01

Sufism written by Mark J. Sedgwick and has been published by American University in Cairo Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09-01 with Religion categories.

For more than a millennium, Sufism has been the core of the spiritual experience of countless Muslims. As the chief mystical tradition of Islam, it has helped to shape the history of Islamic societies. Although it is the Sufi face of Islam that has often appealed to Westerners, Sufis and Sufism remain mysterious to many in the West, and are still widely misunderstood. In this new, redesigned paperback edition of this bestselling book, a scholar with long experience of Sufism in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe succinctly presents the essentials of Sufism and shows how Sufis live and worship, and why. As well as what Sufism is and where it comes from, the book discusses Sufi orders not only in the Islamic world but also in the West. The political, social, and economic significance of Sufism is outlined, and the question of how and why Sufism has become one of the more controversial aspects of contemporary Islamic religious life is addressed. This book assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. It is a penetrating and concise introduction for everyone interested in Islam and Islamic societies.

Sufism

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Author : Alexander Knysh
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2017-10-31

Sufism written by Alexander Knysh and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-31 with Religion categories.

A pathbreaking history of Sufism, from the earliest centuries of Islam to the present After centuries as the most important ascetic-mystical strand of Islam, Sufism saw a sharp decline in the twentieth century, only to experience a stunning revival in recent decades. In this comprehensive new history of Sufism from the earliest centuries of Islam to today, Alexander Knysh, a leading expert on the subject, reveals the tradition in all its richness. Knysh explores how Sufism has been viewed by both insiders and outsiders since its inception. He examines the key aspects of Sufism, from definitions and discourses to leadership, institutions, and practices. He devotes special attention to Sufi approaches to the Qur’an, drawing parallels with similar uses of scripture in Judaism and Christianity. He traces how Sufism grew from a set of simple moral-ethical precepts into a sophisticated tradition with professional Sufi masters (shaykhs) who became powerful players in Muslim public life but whose authority was challenged by those advocating the equality of all Muslims before God. Knysh also examines the roots of the ongoing conflict between the Sufis and their fundamentalist critics, the Salafis—a major fact of Muslim life today. Based on a wealth of primary and secondary sources, Sufism is an indispensable account of a vital aspect of Islam.

Sufism

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Author : William Stoddart
language : en
Publisher: Wellingborough : Thorsons
Release Date : 1976

Sufism written by William Stoddart and has been published by Wellingborough : Thorsons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Religion categories.

The Principles Of Sufism

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Author : ʿĀʾishah al-Bāʿūniyyah
language : en
Publisher: NYU Press
Release Date : 2014-02-01

The Principles Of Sufism written by ʿĀʾishah al-Bāʿūniyyah and has been published by NYU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-01 with Literary Collections categories.

'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah (d. 923/1517) of Damascus was one of the great women scholars in Islamic history. A mystic and prolific poet and writer, 'A'ishah composed more works in Arabic than any other woman before the twentieth century. Yet despite her extraordinary literary and religious achievements, 'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah remains largely unknown. For the first time her key work, The Principles of Sufism, is available in English translation. The Principles of Sufism is a mystical guide book to help others on their spiritual path. She recounts the fundamental stages and states of the spiritual novice’s transformative journey, emphasizing the importance of embracing both human limitations and God’s limitless love. Drawing on lessons and readings from centuries-old Sufi tradition, 'A'ishah advises the seeker to repent of selfishness and turn to a sincere life of love. In addition to his lucid translation, Th. Emil Homerin provides an insightful introduction, notes and a glossary to 'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah’s remarkable account of the pursuit of mystical illumination. A bilingual Arabic-English edition.

Introduction To Sufism

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Author : Eric Geoffroy
language : en
Publisher: World Wisdom, Inc
Release Date : 2010-05-16

Introduction To Sufism written by Eric Geoffroy and has been published by World Wisdom, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-16 with Religion categories.

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Sufism

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Author : Frithjof Schuon
language : en
Publisher: World Wisdom, Inc
Release Date : 2006-12-11

Sufism written by Frithjof Schuon and has been published by World Wisdom, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-12-11 with Religion categories.

"This revised and expanded edition of Frithjof Schuon's Sufism: Veil and Quintessence contains: a new translation of this classic work; previously unpublished correspondence by Frithjob Schuon; an editor's preface by James S.

Sufism

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Author : Hamid Algar
language : en
Publisher: Islamic Publications International
Release Date : 1998

Sufism written by Hamid Algar and has been published by Islamic Publications International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Religion categories.

There can be few topics in the religious and intellectual history of Islam that have aroused as much controversy and misunderstanding as Sufism. This is due partly to the multiform and elusive nature of Sufism itself and partly to the profusion of false claimants to Sufism, particularly in recent times. This I lecture attempts to clarify the principal conceptual bases of Sufism and the way in which it may legitimately claim to be derived from both the Qur'an and the Sunnah; the varying levels of religious understanding and practice and of moral progress that can be deduced from those two sources of Islam; and the key practice of dhikr.