Islamic Spirituality: Foundations (World Spirituality)
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (504 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 082451131X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 480 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A broad-ranging, illustrated, scholarly treatment of core topics in Islamic spirituality. This book discusses the foundations of Sufism, including the Qur’an, the Hadith, pilgrimage, and prayer, as well as a study of the rise of Islam. The companion book Islamic Spirituality: Manifestations delves more deeply into the different ways that Sufism is lived out around the world, with attention to the various sects and their writings.
"Excellent introduction to the various dimensions of Islam from within" according to TrekOnAZ. To my knowledge this is one of the first (if not the first) attempt of its kind in the English language -- an attempt to present a clear and detailed view of the various dimensions of Islam from within (i.e. from the perspective of those who believe and live by it). The various contributors are experts in their r. Lots of Sufism, modernism -- traditionalism If you don't know much about Islam, this isn't the place to start. The authors and perspectives are overwhelmingly Sufi, and strain to present mystical Islam in Christian terms. They generally also represent modernist Islam, assimilated to Western ideas. So this isn't mainstream Islam. But if that's what you're i
Of course, the seeds of Sufism are to be found in the core of Islam--the Quran, the Hadith, pilgrimage, prayer, and such. While the academic language of these scholars can cause mental roadblocks at times, the extra effort is balanced by the wealth of knowledge that they offer. Sufi authors have written some of the most moving spiritual literature in the world, but getting a handle on it all can be a chore. In Islamic Spirituality: Foundations, the development of these as aspects of an inner tradition are explored in depth as a jumping-off point for talking about the h