Islam: sufisme

Im Kosmos, der nach islamischer Glaubenslehre ununterbrochen durch Allah geschaffen wird, verhält man sich am besten, wenn man auf alle ichbezogenen Regungen verzichtet und zum Gottesfreund wird. Was das für den Einzelnen und die Gesellschaft bedeutet, wird anhand der Schriften ¿Abd al-Wahhab aS-säranis analysiert. So entsteht ein einzigartiges Bild muslimischer Weltdeutung und Daseinsbewältigung, dessen Grundzüge bis heute gültig sind.

Discover the philosophy, practice and true spirit of Sufism, and the Sufi‿s journey of love and devotion, with this accessible and insightful guide. For many, Sufism remains a mysterious and little-understood subject. In S for Sufi, Hasnain Waris demystifies Sufism by offering an introductory yet comprehensive guide to the subject. Full of popular Sufi stories, proverbs and anecdotes, this insightful book decodes the wisdom hidden in the literature, philosophies, doctrines and practices of Sufism. By drawing upon the works of some of the most prominent Sufi masters, including Rumi, Ghazali and Kabir, Hasnain offers compelling and fresh insights into key themes of Sufism. He breaks down all the proponents of this mystical tradition in a way that is at once inspiring, stimulating and digestible. S for Sufi is ideal for all those who are seeking to understand the universal truth about life and higher consciousness. It also offers profound learnings on how to unlock one‿s spiritual potential and break from the narrow confines of the material world.

Visualizing Sufism gathers the largest collection of graphic materials found in Sufi literature and body of studies on the subject ever brought together, undertaken by an international team of experts on the basis of a vast selection of manuscript sources.

This book explores the convergence and interrelation of the text of N¿la-yi ¿Andal¿b with its context. It considers the development of the notion of the ¿ar¿qa-yi Müammadiyya as an intellectual achievement in the history of ideas in Islam generally and also as an important part of Sufism in South Asia.

In this book of his Omar Khayyam's Secret series, Mohammad H. Tamdgidi unveils the horoscope origins of Khayyam's pen name, pointing to a key signature quatrain that independently confirms his authorship of the Robaiyat.

"Forty Verses on Reality by Sri Ramana Maharshi is a pithy and aphoristic short sacred work. This little book is full of the most profound revelations of Self-Knowledge. An essential text for all interested in Nonduality and the Maharshi s teachings.Truth is eternal and it is not subject to certain people, place, or time. The utterances of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi carry with them the potency of what is real. These interpretations use a more modern English language and understanding than the original ones under which the publication of 1935 took place. This rendering shows the universality of original teachings. It shows what is truly inspired by truth itself is true anytime, anywhere, any place. This version is particularly important as it interprets the original Ulladu Narpadu in the contemporary idiom. Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri himself a realised master relates the teachings of the Sri Ramana Maharshi in a respectful and loving manner. This little book is dedicated in admiration to the great teacher."

In Sainthood and Authority in Early Islam Aiyub Palmer looks at the political, religious and social structures that underlay notions of Islamic authority up through the 4th Islamic century.

Abstract: Mantiq Ut-tair, The Conference of the Birds, was composed in the twelfth century by the Persian poet, Farid ud-Din Attar, in the form of an allegorical poem, based on the teaching of the Sufis, of whom Attar was one of the greatest. The book is, as Attar says, 'A gift for distinguished men and a boon for the common'. Translation: This translation by C. S. Nott was first published in 1954 and at that time only two partial translations were available in England. Stanley Nott's rendering from the French prose translation of Garcin de Tassy is virtually complete, and as such was the first to appear in English. Garcin de Tassy's translation is as he says, 'as literal as I have been able to make it intelligible'. He has also retained the flavour, the spirit, and the teaching of Attar's poem. The brush drawings by Kate Adamson are based on those in an ancient Persian manuscript of Mantiq Ut-tair. Additional content: The appendix of this book includes a note about Attar, a short section on the Sufis and a glossary of some of the names and other words used throughout the text.

'Hearts Turn' is a singular and gripping exploration of the act of 'tawba', a Qur'anic term commonly translated as repentance. In English, repentance is a forbidding word that suggests a puritanical finality. But in Arabic the term 'tawba' is dynamic, meaning to 'turn' or 'return'. 'At-Tawwab' is one of the Names of God, the Oft-Returning or Ever-Relenting. It is an active constant, an ongoing, compassionate reality that renews every moment we are alive. The process of purification is a process of continuous turning. In 'Hearts Turn' Michael Sugich, author of 'Signs on the Horizons', tells stories that are harrowing and hilarious, heartrending and bizarre, profane and transcendent, and altogether full of hope, showing how men and women from many parts of the world and many walks of life have turned themselves around and taken a fork in the road toward a higher reality. "This book is a declaration of mercy and certainty. Formed of a collection of stories I've experienced, read or heard, about how malleable the human heart can be and how wrongdoing, remorse, need, and yearning intersect with Divine Compassion, Forgiveness and Guidance. It is also about the sudden transitions from confusion to clarity, from sin to virtue, from sleep to wakefulness, from ignorance to knowledge, from foolishness to wisdom. And finally it is about the path of our lives, which leads us gradually, and for those who God favors, inexorably to salvation." From the introduction to 'Hearts Turn'"Magnificent!...Interlacing ancient and modern experiences of the unexpected presence of God, this unique anthology of conversion stories reminds us of the ongoing spiritual power of Islamic faith." Dr. Timothy Winter (Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad) Dean of Cambridge Muslim College"Michael Sugich is a master storyteller as he demonstrated in 'Signs on the Horizons'. 'Hearts Turn' is a brilliantly written reminder that God's Mercy is always open to each of us, no matter our position in life. This book has the power to leave the reader wanting to turn to God and to His Mercy. I loved this book." Sami Yusuf Singer, Composer, Humanitarian"A really heartwarming book...for a generation of young Muslims and converts who face inner doubts and in need of a few smart lessons from Michael's journeybook, told through many voices and his own unique spiritual history. It is a relief to know I am not alone." Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens)

Just as Saint Thomas holds a prominent place amongst the Indian Christians, so does Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti amongst the Indian Muslims. His arrival in the sub-continent marked a tremendous shift in the socio-religious condition prevailing there. He was not a materialistic king but rather a spiritual king whose dominion greatly surpassed that of the worldly kings. There are many number of miraculous events associated with his life and which has been successfully recounted in this work. He was a lover of truth and served humanity. No wonder, even after hundreds of years of his passing, he is still venerated today by people of all walks of life. And he is widely regarded as the 'Sufi King of Hindostan'.