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Sufism : a beginner's guide / William C. Chittick.

by Chittick, William C.

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Oneworld Publications, 2008.

Sufism -- History.

Sufism -- Rituals.

Mysticism -- Islam.

Oneworld beginners' guides.

9781851685479 (pbk.)

1851685472 (pbk.)

x, 233 p. ; 20 cm.

First published as Sufism: a short introduction, 2000.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [212]-216) and indexes.

1. Sufi path -- 2. Sufi tradition -- 3. Name and reality -- 4. Self-help -- 5. Remembrance of God -- 6. Way of love -- 7. Never-ending dance -- 8. Images of beatitude -- 9. Fall of Adam -- 10. Paradox of the veil.

"Sufism - the mystical branch of Islam - is famed for its association with the Whirling Dervishes and the profound writings of the legendary poet and Sufi mystic, Jalal al-Din Rumi. In this revealing introduction, renowned scholar William C. Chittick offers a compelling insight into the origins, teachings and practices of this fascinating movement, from the mystical properties of music and dance to Sufism's role in the modern world." "Drawing on the words of some of the great Sufi writers including Ibn Arabi and Rumi himself, this fresh and authoritative guide will prove invaluable to anyone interested in Sufism, from complete beginners to students, scholars, and experts alike."--BOOK JACKET.

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