Sufism

An Introduction to the Mystical Tradition of Islam

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Middle East Religions, Sufism, Islam
Cover of the book Sufism by Carl W. Ernst, Shambhala
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Carl W. Ernst ISBN: 9780834822979
Publisher: Shambhala Publication: April 4, 2017
Imprint: Shambhala Language: English
Author: Carl W. Ernst
ISBN: 9780834822979
Publisher: Shambhala
Publication: April 4, 2017
Imprint: Shambhala
Language: English

The Sufis are as diverse as the countries in which they've flourished—from Morocco to India to China—and as varied as their distinctive forms of art, music, poetry, and dance. They are said to represent the mystical heart of Islam, yet the term Sufism is notoriously difficult to define, as it means different things to different people both within and outside the tradition. With that fact in mind, Carl Ernst explores the broadest range of Sufi philosophies and practices to provide one of the most complete and comprehensive introductions to Sufism available in English. He traces the history of the movement from the earliest days of Islam to the present day, along the way examining its relationship to the larger world of Islam and its encounters with both fundamentalism and secularism in the modern world.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The Sufis are as diverse as the countries in which they've flourished—from Morocco to India to China—and as varied as their distinctive forms of art, music, poetry, and dance. They are said to represent the mystical heart of Islam, yet the term Sufism is notoriously difficult to define, as it means different things to different people both within and outside the tradition. With that fact in mind, Carl Ernst explores the broadest range of Sufi philosophies and practices to provide one of the most complete and comprehensive introductions to Sufism available in English. He traces the history of the movement from the earliest days of Islam to the present day, along the way examining its relationship to the larger world of Islam and its encounters with both fundamentalism and secularism in the modern world.

More books from Shambhala

Cover of the book How to Cook Your Life by Carl W. Ernst
Cover of the book The Rain of Wisdom by Carl W. Ernst
Cover of the book One Robe, One Bowl by Carl W. Ernst
Cover of the book The Method of No-Method by Carl W. Ernst
Cover of the book The Path of Individual Liberation by Carl W. Ernst
Cover of the book Awaken Every Day by Carl W. Ernst
Cover of the book A Guided Tour of the Collected Works of C. G. Jung by Carl W. Ernst
Cover of the book Beyond Thinking by Carl W. Ernst
Cover of the book The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra, Volume One by Carl W. Ernst
Cover of the book The Course in Buddhist Reasoning and Debate by Carl W. Ernst
Cover of the book The Compassionate Kitchen by Carl W. Ernst
Cover of the book The Practice of Kalachakra by Carl W. Ernst
Cover of the book Dissolving Pain by Carl W. Ernst
Cover of the book Sword and Brush by Carl W. Ernst
Cover of the book The Eighth Situpa on the Third Karmapa's Mahamudra Prayer by Carl W. Ernst
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy