Sufism
A Beginner's Guide
1st Edition
Published on 1. October 2007
224 pages
978-1-78074-052-2 (ISBN)
Description
William C. Chittick, the leading scholar in the field, offers a compelling insight into the origins, context, and key themes of this fascinating movement. After a general overview of the tradition, he draws upon the words of some of the greatest Sufi writers - among them Ibn Arabi, Baha Walad and Rumi himself - to give a fresh and revealing perspective on the teachings and beliefs of Sufism and its proponents. Fresh and authoritative, this sympathetic book will be appreciated by anyone interested in Sufism, from complete beginners to students, scholars and experts alike.
Reviews / Votes
"This short book stands out as one of the best books on the subject in English. A welcome contribution to the study and understanding of Sufism." * Muslim World Book Review *More details
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William C. Chittick is Professor of Comparative Studies at the State University of New York. A greatly respected scholar, he spent over twelve years in Iran before the revolution studying Sufism in theory and in practice. He has written widely on Sufism and Shi'ism.
Content
- Cover
- Contents
- 1 The Sufi path
- 2 The Sufi tradition
- 3 Name and reality
- 4 Self-help
- 5 The remembrance of God
- 6 The way of love
- 7 The never-ending dance
- 8 Images of beatitude
- 9 The fall of Adam
- 10 The paradox of the veil
- Notes
- Suggested reading
- Index of names and terms
- Index of hadiths and sayings
- Index of Koranic verses
