Sufism
An Introduction to the Mystical Tradition of Islam
Shambhala · Print & ebook · May 10, 2011
The classic introduction to the philosophies, practices, and history of Sufism, the mystical tradition of Islam The Sufis are as diverse as the countries in which they've flourished—from Morocco to India to China—and as varied as their distinctive forms of art, music, poetry, and dance.
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- Who it’s for
- A compact guide to Sufism’s mystical tradition, with enough texture for curious rereads.
- Genres
- Sufism, Mysticism, Islamic History
- Published
- Shambhala, May 10, 2011
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The classic introduction to the philosophies, practices, and history of Sufism, the mystical tradition of Islam The Sufis are as diverse as the countries in which they've flourished—from Morocco to India to China—and as varied as their distinctive forms of art, music, poetry, and dance.
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They are said to represent the mystical heart of Islam, yet the term Sufism is notoriously difficult to define, as it means different things to different people both within and outside the tradition. With that fact in mind, Carl Ernst explores the broadest range of Sufi philosophies and practices to provide one of the most complete and comprehensive introductions to Sufism available in English. He traces the history of the movement from the earliest days of Islam to the present day, along the way examining its relationship to the larger world of Islam and its encounters with both fundamentalism and secularism in the modern world.
Mystical Tradition
A compact guide to Sufism’s mystical tradition, with enough texture for curious rereads.
Come here for
- Sufism as lived practice and idea
- A clear way into a layered tradition
Expect
- Context over jargon
- History, ritual, and theology in one frame
Where it sits
| Sufism | 100% |
|---|---|
| Islamic History | 41% |
| Mysticism | 34% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Islam - General
- Islamic Rituals & Practice
- Sufism
- Authors
- Carl W. Ernst Ph.D., Carl W. Ernst
- Publisher
- Shambhala
- Published
- May 10, 2011
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Islam - General