a short introduction Chittick, William C. creator text bibliography enk Oxford, England Oneworld Publications c2007 2000 First South Asian Edition monographic eng

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x, 180 p. ; 22 cm. Summary: "The Sufi tradition, commonly associated with the Whirling Dervishes and the poetry Rumi, is introduced here in a new guide." "William C. Chittick offers insight into the origins, context, and key themes of this movement. After a general overview of the tradition, he draws upon the words of some of the greatest Sufi writers - among them Ibn Arabi, Beha Walad and Rumi - to give a perspective on the teachings and beliefs of Sufism and its proponents. Areas covered include the history and growth of Sufism, and its relationship to Islam; the mystical and spiritual properties of music and dance; the qualities of Sufi writing, with many examples; the beliefs, practices and philosophies of Sufism as seen through the eyes of several major figures; and Sufism in the modern world." "This book will be appreciated by anyone interested in Sufism, from those who know nothing about it to students, scholars and experts alike."--BOOK JACKET Contents: The Sufi Path -- The Islamic context -- Three domains of faith -- The Shahadah -- Mercy and wrath -- Sufi theory -- Sufi practice -- The Sufi Tradition -- A working description -- Spectrums of theory and practice -- Sufism in the modern world -- Name and Reality -- The expression of Sufi teachings -- Divine and human love -- The sobriety of names -- Self-Help -- The human self -- The subsistent face -- Prophetic knowledge -- The Remembrance of God -- Dhikr in the Koran and Hadith -- Dhikr in the Sufi tradition -- The Way of Love -- Love's creativity -- The true beloved -- The religion of love -- The Never-Ending Dance -- The divine names -- Primordial audition -- Human perfection -- The ascent of the soul -- The music of the spheres -- Dancing with God -- Images of Beatitude -- The vision of God -- Remembering God -- Disclosures of God -- The Fall of Adam -- Ahmad Sam'ani -- The fall in the Koran -- Creation -- Love -- Aspiration and discernment -- Poverty and need -- Humility -- Forgiveness -- The Paradox of the Veil -- The barrier -- The veil in Niffari and Ibn Arabi -- The veil as face. William C. Chittick. Includes a note on sources, footnotes, suggested reading and index. Sufism 1851682112 (pbk.) : 9781851682119 www.oneworld-publications.com www.oneworld-publications.com JBW 000403 20151202130634.0 2608909