The Wisdom of Sufism
Will be published approx. on 29. October 2001
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-85168-260-7 (ISBN)
Description
Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam, possesses a rich artistic heritage, drawing on poetry, music, art and dance to reflect the ecstasy its followers derive from the presence of divine love.
Featuring extracts from a wide range of Sufi writers and poets, including the legendary Jalal al-Din Rumi, this delightful anthology distils the profound wisdom of Sufism into a single volume. Capturing the very essence of the mystical path, and conveying the intense intoxication found in nearness to God, these extracts also offer sage advice on the cultivation of such virtues as forbearance, humility, and good humour.
For those who seek enlightenment, a glimpse of divine truth, or simply refuge from the material chaos of modern life, this wealth of spiritual guidance will be treasured forever.
Featuring extracts from a wide range of Sufi writers and poets, including the legendary Jalal al-Din Rumi, this delightful anthology distils the profound wisdom of Sufism into a single volume. Capturing the very essence of the mystical path, and conveying the intense intoxication found in nearness to God, these extracts also offer sage advice on the cultivation of such virtues as forbearance, humility, and good humour.
For those who seek enlightenment, a glimpse of divine truth, or simply refuge from the material chaos of modern life, this wealth of spiritual guidance will be treasured forever.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
30 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 145 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
376 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85168-260-7 (9781851682607)
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Person
Leonard Lewisohn was a specialist in Persian language and Sufi literature. He was the Iran Heritage Foundation Fellow and Senior Lecturer in Persian and Sufi Literature at the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, University of Exeter; a Research Associate in Esoteric Traditions in Islam in the Department of Academic Research at the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London; Fellow of the Temenos Academy; and Editor of Mawlana Rumi Review. He authored and translated over twelve volumes in the field of Sufi literature, including on Muhammad Shirin Maghrabi, Mahmud Shabistari, Attar, Hafiz and Rumi, as well as editing several volumes of collected essays on Sufism.