Islam: sufisme

Mens Frans af Assisi vandrer rundt i Italien i 1200-tallet, går også en anden mand fra sted til sted. Han hedder Shams og er født i Tabriz i Persien. Shams rejser rundt i Mellemøsten i årtier og opsøger tidens store lærde og mestre, som han alle diskuterer med. Men han savner en ven, han virkelig kan dele sine indsigter og sin visdom med. Efter mange års søgen finder han ham i skikkelse af Rumi, en from retslærd og prædikant. Rumi bliver totalt forvandlet gennem deres samvær og bliver en af verdenshistoriens mest produktive digtere, en dansende glædens digter. Gennem de seneste årtier har Rumis persiske digte i engelske oversættelser taget USA med storm og vundet udbredelse på de sociale medier, også uden for USA. Ole Grünbaum fortæller historien om den omvandrende vismand og digteren baseret på deres egne samtidige nedskrevne ord: Rumis digte og Shams’ beretning om sit liv, og hvad der skete, da han og Rumi talte sammen gennem tusind og en nat. Det er en fortælling om sufiernes islam, som er anderledes end den islam, vi mest hører om i medierne for tiden. Ikke bare er den fuld af sang, dans og musik, den handler om at finde en ubeskrivelig glæde ved at kende sit dybeste selv. Og det er en fortælling fra en tid, hvor Vesteuropa var bagefter, og det var Mellemøsten, der var det mest moderne sted i verden – med videnskab og religionsfrihed, endda udstrakt seksuel frihed og en pluralistisk kultur, hvor forskellige ideer og religioner levede fredeligt og frugtbart side om side. Ole Grünbaum (f. 1945) debuterede som forfatter i 1967 med bogen Provokér – lærestykker om den almindelige uorden. Herefter fulgte yderligere fire bøger, inden han som 27-årig trak sig tilbage fra samfundslivet i en ashram, hvor han boede i 10 år. Siden blev han journalist og redaktør af Politiken-tillægget Computer. I 2002 modtog han for bogen Teknofetichismen – og drømmen om det gnidningsløse samfund Dansk Forfatterforenings pris for årets bedste fagbog. Erindringsbogen Bar røv i 60’erne udkom i 2006 og i 2008 Den dag min fremtid forsvandt.

SUFI-Perler (Gayan, Vadan, Nirtan) er en spirituel perle og en syntese af Khans universelle Sufi-budskab. Som både musiker og mystiker udtrykte Khan sig altid i musiske vendinger, men altid med det samme mål for øje: modtagerens hjerte. Gayan betyder ”sang”, som metafor for Skaberordet. Vadan betyder ”Guddommelig Symfoni”, som metafor for Sfærernes Musik. Nirtan betyder ”Sjælens Dans”, som metafor for menneskets rejse gennem livet, gennem inkarnationerne, fra og til Gud.Hazrat Inayat Khan blev født 5. Juli 1882 i Indien. Han blev initieret i forskellige sufi-ordener, men hans primære initiation var i Chisti Ordenen. Sideløbende studerede han indisk musik og hinduismens Vedanta/Shankara-filosofi."Denne lille perle af en bog er svaret på enhver pilgrims og ethvert sandt søgende menneskes bøn. Og det af den simple grund, at dens ord taler så rent til hjertet, at selv det mest forhærdede hjerte må kapitulere overfor dens stille kraft." Lars Muhl

Love and Longing: Yearning for the Face of God, Sukina Noor's debut poetry collection encapsulates the voice of a seeker in pursuit of nearness to the Divine. The poems are not set in a faraway land where gnostics and mystics gather under the stars but rather her journey begins in the heart of the city where towers of concrete and steel clutter the skyline. Her poems express that the heart can become enflamed with love of the Divine anywhere and her devotion and intoxication are captured in this collection. Her poetry leans into her femininity giving birth to verse that is both tender and powerful. Her collection articulates that following a pathway to God is not a pursuit from a bygone era, but rather one can set out on the journey right now. This collection is an invitation to join the caravan of Sacred Love and never turn back.

A groundbreaking study of Farid al-Din ¿A¿¿¿r, one of Persian literature's greatest poets.

Seasons of Wisdom is mostly collated from the closing unscripted talks given by Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri at annual conferences held in South Africa.Seasons of Wisdom is mostly collated from the closing unscripted talks given by Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri to seal the annual conferences held by the Academy of Self Knowledge in South Africa. It was his love for Qur'an that brought about a situation of regularly sharing commentaries and delights in the eternal Truth that whatever is known and unknown emanates from one Cosmic Source that is not subject to space or time."Every living entity is a combination of a mysterious divine spirit or soul, which provides life and is eternal and boundless in nature, and a physical identity which connects the divine attributes of the soul with all earthly, transient realities and shadows. With intelligence and faith you will realize how these descriptions will provide seeds of prescriptions. If you dwell on either, you realise they are two facets of the same reality. One describes and the other leads to responsibility and drive. From the inert to the dynamic and moving." Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

A comprehensive introduction to the life and thought of one of the Islamic intellectual tradition's most original and profound authors.

Candles on the Path by Marouen Jedoui offers a transformative exploration of Shaykh Mohamed Faouzi ­al-Karkari's teachings, specifically crafted for English-speaking followers. This compelling work skillfully narrows the gap between complex Sufi principles and a Western readership, rendering the Shaykh's profound insights both comprehensible and engaging. With meticulous care, Jedoui presents key Sufi concepts in a format that resonates with novices and seasoned practitioners alike, exploring diverse themes from the Vicegerency of God to spiritual authorization, and from `itrat ahl al-bayt to divine witnessing.As an indispensable resource for those on the Karkariya path, Candles on the Path stands as a beacon of clarity and depth, enhancing readers' spiritual journeys. It elevates fundamental Sufi teachings, serving as a pivotal tool for those seeking spiritual depth and enlightenment. The book's seamless transition from practical advice to profound spiritual insights highlights the depth of Shaykh al-Karkari's teachings, casting light on the intricate avenues of spiritual growth and self-discovery.

American Murids is a major new ethnography of an African Sufi Muslim immigrant community in the United States. It is particularly timely given the current contentious discourse concerning Muslims and immigration. By listening to what Murids say about themselves, author Jonathan Bornman gives us the first ever look at how the spiritual and ethical values of Murids in the diaspora influence the ways they interact with other communities in New York City.No other religious group in West Africa has generated more scholarship than the Muridiyya of Senegal. Much of this literature has focused on history, social and political science, economics, migration, and transnationality. This book offers a fresh look by using the lens of nonviolence, revealing the Murid commitment to shared peace. The discovery of a transnational Murid youth movement in New York City, balancing tradition and new expressions of faith, points towards the emergence of an American Muridiyya.

Secrets of Heavenly Food, the follow-up to Hajjah Naziha's Heavenly Foods, contains over 150 recipes from a broad range of locales. Ranging from Cyprus, Lebanon, the Indian-subcontinent to Southeast Asia and even the US, these invariably delicious recipes range in difficulty from simple to involved. With step-by-step instructions and pictures it is possible for even a novice to successfully prepare the most complex dishes in this book. Introductions by the author's father, Shaykh Nazim, her husband Shaykh Hisham, and herself, expound upon the connection between food and spirituality. The heart of this book is the legacy it carries from Hajjah Amina ¿, the author's mother, a scholar and a refugee from Russia. During the advent of communism, Hajjah Amina's family fled their native homeland of Kazan, Russia, in order to preserve their right to observe their religious faith. They sacrificed home, country, and language for the sake of their spirituality. Herein are the recipes which Hajjah Naziha has passed down from her blessed mother, Hajjah Amina. A number of recipes are exceedingly rare, and cannot be found in other sources, including the Small Meat-Filled Dumplings in Savory Tomato Broth (Peel Meen), Rose Pastries (Gul), and Golden Fingertip Pastries (Borsok). The Gul and Borsok were famously prepared by Hajjah Amina ¿ in celebration of both Eids and Mawlid an-Nabi. Hajjah Amina brought these recipes from her native country and passed them down to her daughter, Hajjah Naziha, who in turn passed them down to her own daughter, Sajeda. Through this work, Hajjah Naziha generously passes down these recipes to her "daughters" in tariqah, the female students who come to learn on the Sufi path.

"Sacred sound must not be read analytically for the sake of control or comprehension, but with the intention of entering a space of intimate sparks of Divine Reality. This prayer, the Jaljal¿tiyya, carries sounds and letters anchored in the Beautiful and Majestic Names of our Origin, sustenance, protection, guidance, and evolving journey."Imam Kamau Ayubbi"Among the countless knowledges that the Prophet ¿ deposited in the heart of Sayyidina Ali (r) are the spiritual secrets that connect heaven and earth, the breaths that undergird the sounds and voices of the Qur¿an, God's final testament and revelation to humanity. All of these can be found in the litany at hand: al-Jaljal¿tiyya. This prayer should be considered the source and origin of the countless supplications written by Muslim saints throughout history, many of whom were themselves descendants of Sayyidina Ali (r).Dr. Ali Hussain

Early teachings from the London period, including the only work written by Hazrat Inayat Khan himself This volume comprises six books from the London period that include A Sufi Message of Spiritual Liberty, Hazrat Inayat Khan's first book, and the only didactic work he would ever personally write. The subsequent books are lecture compilations of the London period assembled by two prominent early disciples, Sherifa Goodenough and Zohra Williams: Aqibat: Life after Death; The Phenomenon of the Soul; Love, Human and Divine; Pearls from the Ocean Unseen; Metaphysics. This volume contains early works by Hazrat Inayat Khan and feature his distinctive mystical vision of life, a numinous music that quickens attuned minds with the gentle vigor of its ethereal harmonies.--Inayat Khan, Hazrat

Water and wine are not only words, when used in poetry they give a supernatural sense. They always contain different meanings and sometimes don't have any meaning but are meant to be felt and observed within through deep awareness. A seeker calls himself water and Beloved wine, Therefore is wistful to dissolve in the wine completely, lose it's color and give taste of love. Before one reads these, it is vital to be aware about it's signs and depth, about the path where it leads to, what it holds next? One needs to be in love, drink the wine of love and get ready to wane itself. Since poetry is a coded language of Lovers, who speak to their Beloved in an indifferent way, in madness, in anguish within grief and many other ways. They describe many more things about, Like Beauty, Qualities, Kindness, Closeness, separation, Union, Nature, Beauty, Enlightenment, hope and so on.

Nastradini përfaqëson, në kuptim shpirtëror, kalimin në një nivel superior të vetëdijes. Nëpërmjet anekdotave të tij ai na mëson që: - Të jemi spontan dhe ta lëmë veten të lirë; - Kur diçka nuk ecën, duhet të fillojmë prapë nga fillimi, dhe ta përballojmë problemin me mendje të hapur; - Të lëmë pas shpine të kaluarën dhe të braktisim logjikën për të ndjekur intuitën; - Nuk duhet ta marrim veten shumë seriozisht, në mënyrë që të veprojmë si të na vijë për mbarë, duke pasur besim tek instinkti; - Nuk duhet të shqetësohemi për atë çfarë mendon bota; - Të gjejmë çiltërsinë brenda nesh dhe të kemi besim në të ardhmen, duke vlerësuar çastin; - Të bëjmë atë çfarë na thotë zemra për të realizuar vetëm atë që na entuziazmon; - Të lëmë mënjanë shqetësimet; - Të jemi krenarë për veçantinë tonë, të jemi origjinal; - Të mendojmë në mënyrë të ndryshme nga të tjerët, duke e pranuar "marrëzinë" tone...