Rumi And His Sufi Path Of Love

Author : William C. Chittick
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1984-06-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780791498996

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The Sufi Path of Love by William C. Chittick Pdf

This is the most accessible work in English on the greatest mystical poet of Islam, providing a survey of the basic Sufi and Islamic doctrines concerning God and the world, the role of man in the cosmos, the need for religion, man's ultimate becoming, the states and stations of the mystical ascent to God, and the means whereby literature employs symbols to express "unseen" realities. William Chittick translates into English for the first time certain aspects of Rumi's work. He selects and rearranges Rumi's poetry and prose in order to leave aside unnecessary complications characteristic of other English translations and to present Rumi's ideas in an orderly fashion, yet in his own words. Thorough, nontechnical introductions to each chapter, and selections that gradually present a greater variety of terms and images, make this work easily accessible to those interested in the spirituality of any tradition.

Author : Faith Citlak
Publisher : Tughra Books
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2007-05-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781597846226

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Rumi And His Sufi Path Of Love by Faith Citlak Pdf

This collection of articles by artists, philosophers, psychologists, and social scientists explores the Sufi tradition and its best-known teacher, Rumi, a 13th-century poet, jurist, and philosopher. Setting aside the standard account of Rumi as a poet of mystic love, these contributors view his writings in a historical context, investigating Sufism''s ties to Islam and the teachings of the Prophet Mohammad and tracing Rumi''s influence on Persian and Turkish literature. The reasons why Sufism has transcended national boundaries and sectarian strife so successfully are also debated, and several contributors recommend the Sufi message of faith, love, and tolerance as a useful common ground for dialogue between religious groups.

Author : William C. Chittick
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780791498989

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The Sufi Path of Knowledge by William C. Chittick Pdf

Ibn al-'Arabi is still known as "the Great Sheik" among the surviving Sufi orders. Born in Muslim Spain, he has become famous in the West as the greatest mystical thinker of Islamic civilization. He was a great philosopher, theologian, and poet. William Chittick takes a major step toward exposing the breadth and depth of Ibn al-'Arabi's vision. The book offers his view of spiritual perfection and explains his theology, ontology, epistemology, hermeneutics, and soteriology. The clear language, unencumbered by methodological jargon, makes it accessible to those familiar with other spiritual traditions, while its scholarly precision will appeal to specialists. Beginning with a survey of Ibn al-'Arabi's major teachings, the book gradually introduces the most important facets of his thought, devoting attention to definitions of his basic terminology. His teachings are illustrated with many translated passages introducing readers to fascinating byways of spiritual life that would not ordinarily be encountered in an account of a thinker's ideas. Ibn al-'Arabi is allowed to describe in detail the visionary world from which his knowledge derives and to express his teachings in his own words. More than 600 passages from his major work, al-Futuhat al-Makkivva, are translated here, practically for the first time. These alone provide twice the text of the Fusus al-hikam. The exhaustive indexes make the work an invaluable reference tool for research in Sufism and Islamic thought in general.

Author : William C. Chittick
Publisher : World Wisdom, Inc
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0941532887

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The Sufi Doctrine of Rumi by William C. Chittick Pdf

There are almost no authoratative books readily available for the general reader that provide, in clear and accessible language, an introduction to the spiritual perspective illuminating Rumi's magical poetry. In this beautifully illustrated work, William C. Chittick, a leading scholar of Sufism and Rumi, opens doors that give us access to the inner sanctum of Rummi's thought.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Mevleviyeh
ISBN : 1597841110

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Rumi and His Sufi Path of Love by Anonim Pdf

Author : William C. Chittick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1025673599

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The Sufi Path of Love by William C. Chittick Pdf

Author : Omid Safi
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : God
ISBN : 9780300225815

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Radical Love by Omid Safi Pdf

This stunning collection showcases the love poetry and mystical teachings at the heart of the Islamic tradition in accurate and poetic original translations At a time when the association of Islam with violence dominates headlines, this beautiful collection offers us a chance to see a radically different face of the Islamic tradition. It traces a soaring, poetic, popular tradition that celebrates love for both humanity and the Divine as the ultimate path leading humanity back to God. Safi brings together for the first time the passages of the Qur'an sought by the Muslim sages, the mystical sayings of the Prophet, and the teachings of the path of "Divine love." Accurately and sensitively translated by leading scholar of Islam Omid Safi, the writings of Jalal al‑Din Rumi can now be read alongside passages by Kharaqani, 'Attar, Hafez of Shiraz, Abu Sa'id‑e Abi 'l‑Khayr, and other key Muslim mystics. For the millions of readers whose lives have been touched by Rumi's poetry, here is a chance to see the Arabic and Persian traditions that produced him.

Author : Annemarie Schimmel
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0791416356

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The Triumphal Sun by Annemarie Schimmel Pdf

This is a book on Rumi's life, his poetry, his thought, and his influence. Rumi's work forms one of the pillars of the Sufi orders, particularly the Mevlevi order, better known in the West as the Whirling Dervishes. In this book Rumi emerges not only as a spiritual master, but also as a fully human being grounded firmly in the Koran and in classical Islamic mysticism. The light of the Divine Sun, in its Beauty and Majesty, manifested itself for Rumi through the person of Shams of Tabriz. Transformed by this light, consumed by this fire, Mowlana Rumi saw the world in a new light. Everywhere he perceived God's Grandeur and his Grace. The book also discusses the theological premises upon which Rumi's work rests, his attitude to the problems of free will and predestination, and his analysis of the mystical stages and stations. The book not only gives a very rich analysis of Rumi's language and poetical art, but also a picture of medieval Konya, whose features the mystical poet transforms and transfigures.

Author : Manuela Dunn-Mascetti
Publisher : Element Books, Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī
ISBN : 1862046336

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Rumi by Manuela Dunn-Mascetti Pdf

The poetry of Jalal Al-Din Rumi is featured on 50 lavishly illustrated cards and a hardcover book. Each of the cards bears a quotation from a Rumi poem on one side and a glorious color work of Middle-Eastern Sufi or Islamic classical art on the other side.

Author : Carl W. Ernst
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1999-11-23
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015056487435

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Teachings of Sufism by Carl W. Ernst Pdf

Includes a chapter on the character of the prophet Muhammad, and one on lives of the saints, including women saints.

Author : Nevit O. Ergin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-04
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781620552759

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The Sufi Path of Annihilation by Nevit O. Ergin Pdf

An exploration of the profound Sufi practice of Itlak Yolu • Examines the three main facets of this practice: zikr or breathing exercises, fasting, and mental suffering • Shares new Sufi parables, the sayings of Sufi master Hasan Lutfi Shushud, and Rumi’s philosophy on annihilation of the Self • Reveals how once the Self is annihilated higher levels of perception are reached In this exploration of the profound spiritual practice of Itlak Yolu, the Sufi path of annihilation, Nevit Ergin examines the three main facets of this path: zikr or breathing exercises, fasting, and mental suffering. Sharing experiences and discussions with Hasan Lutfi Shushud, renowned Sufi saint and final guide of Gurdjieff’s disciple J. G. Bennett, the author illustrates how suffering--“the searing fire of contrition”--is the most effective instrument of spiritual progress, for it is suffering that burns the Self. He explains how faithful practice of zikr and fasting will bring on this kind of suffering when the student is ready and will make the suffering tolerable. He shows how once the Self is annihilated higher levels of perception take hold and one finds oneself on the path to sainthood and immortality. Interwoven throughout with sayings by Shushud, Sufi parables, and poems by Rumi, Ergin shares the unique Itlak perspective on the major questions of every seeker: the true nature of love and religion, life and death, and other major spiritual questions. The book also includes an essay on annihilation and absence in Rumi’s philosophy and biographical portraits of Hasan Lufti Shushud by other aspirants who met with him.

Author : Majid M. Naini
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Persian poetry
ISBN : 0971460000

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Mysteries of the Universe and Rumi's Discoveries on the Majestic Path of Love by Majid M. Naini Pdf

This is the first book which looks at Rumi?s poetry from the perspective of science and technology. In the 13th century, Rumi, through his higher senses, experienced the most astonishing visions about the makeup of the universe and its mysteries. Rumi described phenomena such as the creation of the universe, the origin of music, our five higher senses, force of gravity, nuclear explosion, sunlight, the spinning Earth and galaxies, and matter/antimatter that scientists discovered many centuries later. Rumi shows how to appreciate the wonderful journey of life in time and space on this earth and beyond. Above all, Rumi?s poetry emphasizes love, the miraculous force that quickens the flow of the energy of our souls and allows us to soar to the highest state of ecstasy. Rumi declares that love is the reason for the creation of the universe. Love makes mountains dance and the whole universe sing a heavenly song of Divine Unity. This book is also about Rumi?s majestic journey and transformation from a conservative theologian into one of the most magnificent, inspirational mystics of all time. Dr. Naini?s translations from Rumi?s original Farsi texts offer a few sips of Rumi?s incredible potion of love, visions, and wisdom.

Author : William C Chittick
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780300195101

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Divine Love by William C Chittick Pdf

The very heart of the Islamic tradition is love; no other word adequately captures the quest for transformation that lies at this tradition's center. So argues esteemed professor of medieval Islam William C. Chittick in this survey of the extensive Arabic and Persian literature on topics ranging from the Qur'an up through the twelfth century. Bringing to light extensive foundational Persian sources never before presented, Chittick draws on more than a thousand pages of newly translated material to depict the rich prose literature at the center of Islamic thought.

Author : Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī (Maulana)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Persian poetry
ISBN : 0140195793

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The Essential Rumi by Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī (Maulana) Pdf

Rumi the Persian poet is widely acknowledged as being the greatest Sufi mystic of his age. He was the founder of the brotherhood of the Whirling Dervishes. This is a collection of his poetry.

Author : Brad Gooch
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780062199072

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Rumi's Secret by Brad Gooch Pdf

The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Smash Cut, Flannery, and City Poet delivers the first popular biography of Rumi, the thirteenth-century Persian poet revered by contemporary Western readers. Ecstatic love poems of Rumi, a Persian poet and Sufi mystic born over eight centuries ago, are beloved by millions of readers in America as well as around the world. He has been compared to Shakespeare for his outpouring of creativity and to Saint Francis of Assisi for his spiritual wisdom. Yet his life has long remained the stuff of legend rather than intimate knowledge. In this breakthrough biography, Brad Gooch brilliantly brings to life the man and puts a face to the name Rumi, vividly coloring in his time and place—a world as rife with conflict as our own. The map of Rumi’s life stretched over 2,500 miles. Gooch traces this epic journey from Central Asia, where Rumi was born in 1207, traveling with his family, displaced by Mongol terror, to settle in Konya, Turkey. Pivotal was the disruptive appearance of Shams of Tabriz, who taught him to whirl and transformed him from a respectable Muslim preacher into a poet and mystic. Their vital connection as teacher and pupil, friend and beloved, is one of the world’s greatest spiritual love stories. When Shams disappeared, Rumi coped with the pain of separation by composing joyous poems of reunion, both human and divine. Ambitious, bold, and beautifully written, Rumi’s Secret reveals the unfolding of Rumi’s devotion to a "religion of love," remarkable in his own time and made even more relevant for the twenty-first century by this compelling account.