Sufism A Beginner's Guide
by Chittick, William C.Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-11-01
Publisher(s): Oneworld Publications
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Summary
William C. Chittick, the leading scholar in the field, offers a compelling insight into the origins, context, and key themes of this fascinating movement. He draws upon the words of some of the greatest Sufi writers to give a fresh and revealing perspective on the teachings and beliefs of Sufism and its proponents. This fresh and authoritative book will be appreciated by anyone interested in Sufism, from complete beginners to students, scholars, and experts alike.
Author Biography
William C. Chittick is Professor of Religious Studies at Stony Brook University, New York.
Table of Contents
| The Sufi path | p. 1 |
| The Sufi tradition | p. 22 |
| Name and reality | p. 39 |
| Self-help | p. 49 |
| The remembrance of God | p. 63 |
| The way of love | p. 74 |
| The never-ending dance | p. 91 |
| Images of beatitude | p. 121 |
| The fall of Adam | p. 141 |
| The paradox of the veil | p. 178 |
| Notes | p. 201 |
| Suggested reading | p. 212 |
| Index of names and terms | p. 217 |
| Index of hadiths and sayings | p. 230 |
| Index of Koranic verses | p. 232 |
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