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 danceThey 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 EnglishHe 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.


Format Häftad Omfång 288 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Shambhala Publications Inc Utgivningsdatum 2011-05-10 ISBN 9781590308844