The Quranic Sufism

Author : Mir Valiuddin
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8120803205

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The Quranic Sufism by Mir Valiuddin Pdf

This book aims at outlining the fundamental tenets of Sufi Mysticism, which derived its inspiration from the teachings of the Quran and developed as 'a process of spititual culture' within the framework of Islam. Book devoted to delineations of Sufi concepts of God in immanence and transcendence; the worship of God and the descent of the absolute ; inward and outward experience of divine presence; the concepts of good and evil, free will and determinism. The Quranic Sufism is highly acclaimed. It fills the void felt by researchers and scholars as well as general readers.

Author : Christopher Melchert
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783110617719

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Before Sufism by Christopher Melchert Pdf

Christopher Melchert proposes to historicize Islamic renunciant piety (zuhd). As the conquest period wound down in the early eighth century c.e., renunciants set out to maintain the contempt of worldly comfort and loyalty to a greater cause that had characterized the community of Muslims in the seventh century. Instead of reckless endangerment on the battlefield, they cultivated intense fear of the Last Judgement to come. They spent nights weeping, reciting the Qur’an, and performing supererogatory ritual prayers. They stressed other-worldliness to the extent of minimizing good works in this world. Then the decline of tribute from the conquered peoples and conversion to Islam made it increasingly unfeasible for most Muslims to keep up any such régime. Professional differentiation also provoked increasing criticism of austerity. Finally, in the later ninth century, a form of Sufism emerged that would accommodate those willing and able to spend most of their time on religious devotions, those willing and able to spend their time on other religious pursuits such as law and hadith, and those unwilling or unable to do either.

Author : Mark J. Sedgwick
Publisher : American University in Cairo Press
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2003-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781617972652

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Sufism by Mark J. Sedgwick Pdf

For more than a millennium, Sufism has been the core of the spiritual experience of countless Muslims. As the chief mystical tradition of Islam, it has helped to shape the history of Islamic societies. Although it is the Sufi face of Islam that has often appealed to Westerners, Sufis and Sufism remain mysterious to many in the West, and are still widely misunderstood. In this new, redesigned paperback edition of this bestselling book, a scholar with long experience of Sufism in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe succinctly presents the essentials of Sufism and shows how Sufis live and worship, and why. As well as what Sufism is and where it comes from, the book discusses Sufi orders not only in the Islamic world but also in the West. The political, social, and economic significance of Sufism is outlined, and the question of how and why Sufism has become one of the more controversial aspects of contemporary Islamic religious life is addressed. This book assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. It is a penetrating and concise introduction for everyone interested in Islam and Islamic societies.

Author : Gholamali Haddad Adel,Mohammad Jafar Elmi,Hassan Taromi-Rad
Publisher : EWI Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781908433084

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Sufism by Gholamali Haddad Adel,Mohammad Jafar Elmi,Hassan Taromi-Rad Pdf

Sufism is one of the most ancient and widespread Islamic movements. A broad term, it is used to refer to a mystical and inward approach to faith. However, some Sufi groups have also had a significant impact on political or social developments in the Islamic world. This book discusses Sufism in virtually all regions of the Islamic world. Notable Sufi orders throughout history are described with a focus on their history, leaders, and distinguishing features. The relationship between Sufism and pre-Islamic traditions as well as other religions is also explored. This book is part of a series of translations from the Encyclopaedia of the World of Islam (EWI) which was originally compiled in Persian. Other entries from this encyclopaedia which are available in English include Hadith, Hawza-yi ‘Ilmiyya, History and Historiography, Muslim Organisations, Political Parties, Qur’anic Exegeses, and Education in the Islamic Civilisation.

Author : Alexander Knysh
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780691191621

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Sufism by Alexander Knysh Pdf

A pathbreaking history of Sufism, from the earliest centuries of Islam to the present After centuries as the most important ascetic-mystical strand of Islam, Sufism saw a sharp decline in the twentieth century, only to experience a stunning revival in recent decades. In this comprehensive new history of Sufism from the earliest centuries of Islam to today, Alexander Knysh, a leading expert on the subject, reveals the tradition in all its richness. Knysh explores how Sufism has been viewed by both insiders and outsiders since its inception. He examines the key aspects of Sufism, from definitions and discourses to leadership, institutions, and practices. He devotes special attention to Sufi approaches to the Qur’an, drawing parallels with similar uses of scripture in Judaism and Christianity. He traces how Sufism grew from a set of simple moral-ethical precepts into a sophisticated tradition with professional Sufi masters (shaykhs) who became powerful players in Muslim public life but whose authority was challenged by those advocating the equality of all Muslims before God. Knysh also examines the roots of the ongoing conflict between the Sufis and their fundamentalist critics, the Salafis—a major fact of Muslim life today. Based on a wealth of primary and secondary sources, Sufism is an indispensable account of a vital aspect of Islam.

Author : Nile Green
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781405157612

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Sufism by Nile Green Pdf

Since their beginnings in the ninth century, the shrines, brotherhoods and doctrines of the Sufis held vast influence in almost every corner of the Muslim world. Offering the first truly global account of the history of Sufism, this illuminating book traces the gradual spread and influence of Sufi Islam through the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and ultimately into Europe and the United States. An ideal introduction to Sufism, requiring no background knowledge of Islamic history or thought Offers the first history of Sufism as a global phenomenon, exploring its movement and adaptation from the Middle East, through Asia and Africa, to Europe and the United States of America Covers the entire historical period of Sufism, from its ninth century origins to the end of the twentieth century Devotes equal coverage to the political, cultural, and social dimensions of Sufism as it does to its theology and ritual Dismantles the stereotypes of Sufis as otherworldly 'mystics', by anchoring Sufi Muslims in the real lives of their communities Features the most up-to-date research on Sufism available

Author : Ikbal Ali Shah (Sirdar.)
Publisher : Alif Publishing Corporation
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015073893375

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Islamic Sufism by Ikbal Ali Shah (Sirdar.) Pdf

Author : ʿĀʾishah al-Bāʿūniyyah
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781479829248

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The Principles of Sufism by ʿĀʾishah al-Bāʿūniyyah Pdf

'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah of Damascus was one of the great women scholars in Islamic history. Born into a prominent family of pious scholars and Sufi devotees, 'A'ishah received a thorough religious education and memorized the Quran at age eight. A mystic and a prolific poet and writer, she composed more works in Arabic than any other woman before the twentieth century. Yet despite her extraordinary literary and religious achievements, 'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah remains largely unknown. For the first time, her key work, The Principles of Sufism, is available in English translation. The Principles of Sufism is a mystical guide book to help others on their spiritual path. Outlining the four principles of Repentance, Sincerity, Remembrance, and Love, it traces the fundamental stages and states of the spiritual novice’s transformative journey, emphasizing the importance of embracing both human limitations and God’s limitless love. Drawing on lessons and readings from centuries-old Sufi tradition, 'A'ishah advises the seeker to repent of selfishness and turn to a sincere life of love. In addition to his lucid translation, Th. Emil Homerin provides an insightful introduction, notes and a glossary to 'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah’s remarkable account of the pursuit of mystical illumination. An English-only edition.

Author : Michael Anthony Sells
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809136198

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Early Islamic Mysticism by Michael Anthony Sells Pdf

This volume makes available and accessible the writings of the crucial early period of Islamic mysticism during which Sufism developed as one of the world's major mystical traditions. The texts are accompanied by commentary on their historical, literary and philosophical context.

Author : Jonas Atlas
Publisher : Yunus Publishing
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-28
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Re-visioning Sufism by Jonas Atlas Pdf

Sufism is often described as ‘the mystical branch of Islam’. Giving some more attention to this underexposed spiritual side, it is often proposed, could help us to ease certain contemporary societal tensions. One finger then points toward the rigorous religious aggression of fundamentalism as ‘the problem’, while another points toward the soft beauty of mysticism as ‘the solution’. Yet, no matter how well-intended the contemporary focus on Sufism might often be, in the end, it repeatedly portrays a lack of comprehension when it comes to Islamic mysticism. The typical descriptions are full of mistakes, and the conclusions they lead to need much nuance. Those misunderstandings do not simply stem from innocent ignorance. They are misunderstandings with more profound origins and implications. They’re closely tied to enormous blind spots in the contemporary view of religion and deeply entwined with pressing political issues. In fact, the way we deal with mysticism in general and with Sufism in particular actually kindles many contemporary conflicts. This book thus seeks to add the necessary nuances, correct the misunderstandings and unveil the contemporary ‘politics of mysticism’. It seeks to clarify how the growing interest in what is called ‘Sufism’ is connected to both the contemporary demonization of Islam and the modern destruction of profound spirituality in the East as well as the West.

Author : Shahid A. Chaudhary
Publisher : Daya Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8186030352

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Sufism is Not Islam by Shahid A. Chaudhary Pdf

Author : Fitzroy Morrissey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000029758

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Sufism and the Perfect Human by Fitzroy Morrissey Pdf

Studying the history of the notion of the ‘Perfect Human’ (al-insān al-kāmil), this book investigates a key idea in the history of Sufism. First discussed by Ibn ‘Arabī and later treated in greater depth by al-Jīlī, the idea left its mark on later Islamic mystical, metaphysical, and political thought, from North Africa to Southeast Asia, up until modern times. The research tells the story of the development of that idea from Ibn ‘Arabī to al-Jīlī and beyond. It does so through a thematic study, based on close reading of primary sources in Arabic and Persian, of the key elements of the idea, including the idea that the Perfect Human is a locus of divine manifestation (maẓhar), the concept of the ‘Pole’ (quṭb) and the ‘Muhammadan Reality’ (al-ḥaqīqah al-Muhammadiyyah), and the identity of the Perfect Human. By setting the work of al-Jīlī against the background of earlier Ibn ‘Arabian treatments of the idea, it demonstrates that al-Jīlī took the idea of the Perfect Human in several new directions, with major consequences for how the Prophet Muhammad – the archetypal Perfect Human – was viewed in later Islamic thought. Introducing readers to the key Sufi idea of the Perfect Human (al-insān al-kāmil), this volume will be of interest to scholars and students interested in Sufism, Islam, religion and philosophy.

Author : Muḥammad ʻAlī Sabzvārī
Publisher : University Press of America
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0761838015

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Tuḥfah Yi- ʻAbbāsī by Muḥammad ʻAlī Sabzvārī Pdf

This book is one of the oldest and most important sources written on the esoteric teachings of Islam from a Shi'ite perspective. It demonstrates the Qur'anic origins of Sufism and its close relationship with Shi'ism. The book is based mainly on the teachings of the Qur'an, Hadith narrations of Shi'ite Imams, and the teachings of earlier Sufi masters. In this lies the uniqueness, authenticity, and strength of the book. Tuhfah yi-' Abbasi is written in a typical prose style of the Safavid period and is replete with Arabic words and phrases. The difficulty and dryness of the style, however, is properly compensated by timely quotation of Prophetic traditions, narrations of the Shi'ite Imams, and Sufi poetry composed by 'Attar, Rumi, Hafiz, Mansur Hallaj, as well as the author. This work conveys a universal message for all human beings, particularly at a time when Sufism and Shi'ism are misrepresented by pseudo-Sufis and extremist Shi'ite, and misunderstood by many readers in the Muslim world and in the West.

Author : Jean-Louis Michon,Roger Gaetani
Publisher : World Wisdom, Inc
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780941532754

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Sufism by Jean-Louis Michon,Roger Gaetani Pdf

A collection of essays on Sufism, written by such contemporary contributors as Seyyed Hossein Nasr, William Chittick, and Frithjof Schuon, demystifies its language, philosophies, and history, in a volume that also provides interpretations of classic and modern essays. Original.

Author : Seyyed Hossein Nasr
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781134539024

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Islamic Spirituality by Seyyed Hossein Nasr Pdf

Originally published 1987. The first part of the volume is concerned with "The Roots of the Islamic Tradition and Spirituality". These are seen to include the Qu’ran as the central theophany of Islam, the Prophet who received the word of God and made it known to mankind and the rites of Islam. The second part examines the divisions of the Islamic community with their distinctive pieties and emphases: Sunnism and Shi’ism and female spirituality. Part III is devoted to Sufism – its nature and origin, its early development, its various spiritual practices and its science of the soul.