Sufism category: 358 books
Sufism
An Introduction to the Mystical Tradition of Islam
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2017
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...
by Adonis
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2013
At first glance Sufism and Surrealism appear to be as far removed from one another as is possible. Adonis, however, draws convincing parallels between the two, contesting that God, in the traditional sense does not exist in Surrealism or in Sufism, and that both are engaged in parallel quests for...
Practical Sufism
A Guide to the Spiritual Path Based on the Teachings of Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2012
This wise, funny, and compassionate book follows Gowins apprenticeship with Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan, spiritual leader of the Sufi Order International. Until now, Pir Vilayat’s order has not had a strong, accessible introduction. This book not only provides that service but is more down-to-earth...
Paths to the Heart: Sufism and the Christian East
Sufism and the Christian East
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2010
Despite the long and well-known history of conflict between Christians and Muslims, their mystical traditions especially in the Christian East and in Sufism, have shared for centuries many of the same spiritual methods and goals. The purpose of this book, the first major publication of its kind, is...
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Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2015
Sufis and Salafis in the Contemporary Age explores the dynamics at play between what are usually understood as two very different forms of Islam, namely Sufism and Salafism. Sufism is commonly understood as the peaceful and mystical dimension of Islam whereas Salafism is perceived as strictly pietistic...
Sufism in America
The Alami Tariqa of Waterport, New York
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2016
Sufism in America sheds light on spiritual, mystical Islam in America. The Sufi path focuses on developing a personal relationship with God, doing what is beautiful in the sight of God, and struggling against the lower self to reach loving submission. Up to this point, very little has been written...
Women in Sufism
Female Religiosities in a Transnational Order
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2014
Exploring the diverse myriad of female religious identities that exist within the various branches of the Moroccan Sufi Order, Qādiriyya Būdshīshiyya, today, this book evidences a wide array of religious identities, from those more typical of Berber culture, to those characterised by a ‘sober’...
by M. Fethullah Gülen
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2007
This comprehensive study explores sufism as a form of self-purification, offering a deeper understanding of the sacred acts and a greater knowledge and love of the divine. The first volume of the series presents such sufi concepts as repentance, reflection, self-criticism, asceticism, piety, abstinence, self-supervision, and sincerity.
The Heart of Sufism
Essential Writings of Hazrat Inayat Khan
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 1999
The Indian Sufi master Hazrat Inayat Khan (1882–1927) was the very first teacher to bring Sufism to the Western world. This is the first representative collection of the master's teachings – making it the perfect book for anyone who has been intrigued by his writings but unsure about where to...
Women of Sufism
A Hidden Treasure
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2003
The luminous presence of women who follow the Sufi Way—the mystical path of Islam—is brought to life here through their sacred songs and poetry, their dreams and visions, and stories of their efforts as they witness the Truth in many realms. These writings reflect the honor and respect for the...
Emerald Hills of the Heart
Key Concepts in the Practice of Sufism
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2009
Delving deeper into the soul of Islam and the definition of spirituality, this third volume examines the mainstream path that seekers are expected to follow in order to learn the fundamental concepts of Sufism and the essentials of the Islamic faith. Concepts central to Sufism, such as unity and multiplicity, silence, privacy and company, and sainthood, are thoroughly discussed.
Embattled Saints
My Year with the Sufis of Afghanistan
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2014
Winner of the 2015 Benjamin Franklin Silver Award!
In the West, Islam has replaced Communism as the new bugbear, while Sufism, Islam’s mystical dimension, is often dismissed as the delusions of an irrational and backward people. Ken Lizzio corrects such misperceptions in this firsthand account...
Reflections of Tasawwuf
Essays, Poems, and Narrative on Sufi Themes
Language: English
Release Date: February 24, 2008
Sufism is the practice of remaining aware of the real presence of God in every circumstance, until Certainly is reached. The dizzying complexity of Sufi metaphysics, the passionate beauty of Sufi poetry, and the profound Sufi science of spiritual psychology, are all based on this. The Sufi Path is the...
Sufism
Love and Wisdom
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2006
For hundreds of years, the inner spiritual core of Islam has been the focus of Sufi thinkers. These essays allow the reader to understand the wisdom and history of Sufism.