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Perspectives On Early Islamic Mysticism
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Author : Sara Sviri
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-10-21
Perspectives On Early Islamic Mysticism written by Sara Sviri and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-21 with Religion categories.
This monograph explores the original literary produce of Muslim mystics during the eighth–tenth centuries, with special attention to ninth-century mystics, such as al-Tustarī, al-Muḥāsibī, al-Kharrāz, al-Junayd and, in particular, al-Ḥakīm al-Tirmidhī. Unlike other studies dealing with the so-called ‘Formative Period’, this book focuses on the extant writings of early mystics rather than on the later Ṣūfī compilations. These early mystics articulated what would become a hallmark of Islamic mysticism: a system built around the psychological tension between the self (nafs) and the heart (qalb) and how to overcome it. Through their writings, already at this early phase, the versatility, fluidity and maturity of Islamic mysticism become apparent. This exploration thus reveals that mysticism in Islam emerged earlier than customarily acknowledged, long before Islamic mysticism became generically known as Ṣūfism. The central figure of this book is al-Ḥakīm al-Tirmidhī, whose teaching and inner world focus on themes such as polarity, the training of the self, the opening of the heart, the Friends of God (al-awliyāʾ), dreams and visions, divine language, mystical exegesis and more. This book thus offers a fuller picture than hitherto presented of the versatility of themes, processes, images, practices, terminology and thought models during this early period. The volume will be a key resource for scholars and students interested in the study of religion, Ṣūfī studies, Late Antiquity and Medieval Islam.
Islamic Mysticism
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Author : Ibn al-Rawandi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Islamic Mysticism written by Ibn al-Rawandi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Religion categories.
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The Concept Of Sainthood In Early Islamic Mysticism
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Author : John O'Kane
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-09-13
The Concept Of Sainthood In Early Islamic Mysticism written by John O'Kane and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-13 with Social Science categories.
This book provides translations of the earliest Arabic autobiography and the earliest theoretical explanation of the psychic development and powers of an Islamic holy man (Saint, Friend of God).
Early Islamic Mysticism
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Author : Michael Anthony Sells
language : en
Publisher: Paulist Press
Release Date : 1996
Early Islamic Mysticism written by Michael Anthony Sells and has been published by Paulist Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Religion categories.
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.
In The Garden Of Myrtles
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Author : Tor Andræ
language : en
Publisher: SUNY Press
Release Date : 1987-01-01
In The Garden Of Myrtles written by Tor Andræ and has been published by SUNY Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987-01-01 with Religion categories.
Here are the early Sufis themselves. Here are their ascetic practices; their attitudes toward women and marriage, toward food and drink, and toward music and poetry; and here is their ecstatic experience. This is a study in holiness and the love of God, but it is even more a study of men and women overcome by that holiness and love, and locked in the paradox of loving a God who makes vast demands on them. The early Sufis were not seeking consolation. Who they were and what they were after, the reader will discover here. Topics discussed include the historical background of early Muslim mysticism and the relations between Muslim and Christian ascetics. Andrae suggests parallels drawn from his vast reading in the literature of religious experience, both East and West.
Sufism
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Author : Alexander Knysh
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2019-03-19
Sufism written by Alexander Knysh and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-19 with Religion categories.
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.
Islamic Mysticism
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Author : Alexander Knysh
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2015-01-27
Islamic Mysticism written by Alexander Knysh and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-27 with Social Science categories.
This is a general survey of the rise and development of Islamic mysticism (Sufism) up to the modern period, which takes into account the latest achievements of scholarship on the subject. Sufism is examined from a variety of perspectives: as a vibrant social institution, a specific form of artistic expression, an ascetic and contemplative practice, and a distinctive intellectual tradition. Islamic Mysticism by Knysh is a comprehensive survey of the interesting and fascinating world of Islamic Mysticism.
Early Islamic Mysticism
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Early Islamic Mysticism written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Mysticism categories.
"With this anthology, Michael Sells offers a different way of reading the Islamic mystical tradition. For this volume, he has chosen a handful of authors and texts from the earliest period of Islamic mysticism...He has thoughtfully chosen some foundational points, which have served as a basis for much of the later elaboration of mystical thought in Islamic civilization... Sells labored with the richly textured vocabulary of Arabic.... the pre-Islamic Arabic odes. ... He shows the deep continuities they share with early Arabic Sufi poetry." -- Page 3.
Mystical Islam
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Author : Julian Baldick
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2012-08-29
Mystical Islam written by Julian Baldick and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-29 with Social Science categories.
Sufism is Islam's principal mystical tradition. To its followers it provides the inner, esoteric or purely spiritual dimension of the faith. It is a centuries-old path to spirituality with devotees throughout the Islamic world, fundamentally influencing Muslim belief. To non-Muslim observers it remains exotic, mysterious and little-understood. Mystical Islam is an accessible introduction that encompasses the history of the Sufi spiritual tradition, ranging from the great Mughal and Safavid empires of India and Persia to the Whirling Dervishes of Ottoman Turkey. Julian Baldick reveals the continuing relevance of the Sufi spiritual experience and introduces some of the great figures of Sufism: al-Ghazali, Ibn Arabi, Hafiz of Shiraz and Rumi. It is the writings of such masters that reveal the inner beauty of Sufism, while offering followers the most profound insights in their quest for delivery from the narrow confines of the material world. At the same time, the author's reflections on recent Sufi scholarship, and his fresh perspectives on this tradition of belief and devotion, will prove essential for students and highly stimulating for general readers.
Studies In Islamic Mysticism
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Author : Reynold A. Nicholson
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-09-05
Studies In Islamic Mysticism written by Reynold A. Nicholson and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-05 with Social Science categories.
First published in 1998. The following essays conclude a series of five, which fall into two groups and are therefore published in separate volumes. While mysticism, save for a few casual references, found no place in the studies on the Lubdbu 'l-Albdb of 'Awff and the Luzumiyydt of Abu '1-'Ala al-Ma'arri, in these now brought together it has taken entire possession of the field. Ibnu 'l-Farid, indeed, is an exquisite poet; and the picture of Abu Sa'id ibn Abi '1-Khayr, drawn by pious faith and coloured with legendary romance, may be looked upon as a work of art in its way. But on the whole the literary interest of the present volume is subordinate to the religious and philosophical. The author has tried to make the reader acquainted with three Sufis famous in the East and worthy of being known in Europe.