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The Sufi Path of Knowledge

Auteure: William C. Chittick

Nombre de pages: 507

Ibn al-'Arabi is still known as "the Great Sheik" among the surviving Sufi orders. Born in Muslim Spain, he has become famous in the West as the greatest mystical thinker of Islamic civilization. He was a great philosopher, theologian, and poet. William Chittick takes a major step toward exposing the breadth and depth of Ibn al-'Arabi's vision. The book offers his view of spiritual perfection and explains his theology, ontology, epistemology, hermeneutics, and soteriology. The clear language, unencumbered by methodological jargon, makes it accessible to those familiar with other spiritual traditions, while its scholarly precision will appeal to specialists. Beginning with a survey of Ibn al-'Arabi's major teachings, the book gradually introduces the most important facets of his thought, devoting attention to definitions of his basic terminology. His teachings are illustrated with many translated passages introducing readers to fascinating byways of spiritual life that would not ordinarily be encountered in an account of a thinker's ideas. Ibn al-'Arabi is allowed to describe in detail the visionary world from which his knowledge derives and to express his teachings in his own...

The Nature of the Sufi Path

Auteure: Anab Whitehouse

Nombre de pages: 484

The material in The Nature of the Sufi Path consists of 70 commentaries on a book entitled Sufism: A Short Introduction by Professor William C. Chittick. Many, if not most, of the paragraphs that comprise the 163 pages (preface plus text) of Professor Chittick’s book contain problems, errors, misleading statements, and/or incorrect understandings concerning Islam, in general, and the Sufi path, in particular. This is both surprising and disturbing since the author is someone who, apparently, enjoys a considerable reputation in North America -- and, perhaps, elsewhere in the world -- as an expert on, and scholar of, the Sufi mystical tradition. I do not claim that what I say in this book is a definitive, exhaustive, ‘incapable-of-being-improved-upon’ treatment of the Sufi path. Rather, my hope is that the present book might move a person closer to the truth concerning the nature of that path than Professor Chittick’s aforementioned introduction to Sufism does and, as such, would represent an improvement over his work.

The Sufi Path of Love

Auteure: William C. Chittick

Nombre de pages: 448

This is the most accessible work in English on the greatest mystical poet of Islam, providing a survey of the basic Sufi and Islamic doctrines concerning God and the world, the role of man in the cosmos, the need for religion, man's ultimate becoming, the states and stations of the mystical ascent to God, and the means whereby literature employs symbols to express "unseen" realities. William Chittick translates into English for the first time certain aspects of Rumi's work. He selects and rearranges Rumi's poetry and prose in order to leave aside unnecessary complications characteristic of other English translations and to present Rumi's ideas in an orderly fashion, yet in his own words. Thorough, nontechnical introductions to each chapter, and selections that gradually present a greater variety of terms and images, make this work easily accessible to those interested in the spirituality of any tradition.

The Requirements of the Sufi Path

Auteure: Ibn Khaldūn

Nombre de pages: 210

Sufism through the eyes of a legal scholar In The Requirements of the Sufi Path, the renowned North African historian and jurist Ibn Khaldūn applies his analytical powers to Sufism, which he deems a bona fide form of Islamic piety. Ibn Khaldūn is widely known for his groundbreaking work as a sociologist and historian, in particular for the Muqaddimah, the introduction to his massive universal history. In The Requirements of the Sufi Path, he writes from the perspective of an Islamic jurist and legal scholar. He characterizes Sufism and the stages along the Sufi path and takes up the question of the need for a guide along that path. In doing so, he relies on the works of influential Sufi scholars, including al-Qushayrī, al-Ghazālī, and Ibn al-Khaṭīb. Even as Ibn Khaldūn warns of the extremes to which some Sufis go—including practicing magic—his work is essentially a legal opinion, a fatwa, asserting the inherent validity of the Sufi path. The Requirements of the Sufi Path incorporates the wisdom of three of Sufism’s greatest voices as well as Ibn Khaldūn’s own insights, acquired through his intellectual encounters with Sufism and his broad legal expertise. All...

The Sufi Path of Love

Nombre de pages: 154

Les soufis

Auteure: Idries Shah

Nombre de pages: 628

Cet ouvrage monumental infirme complètement les opinions erronées répandues en Occident sur le soufisme. Il lève le voile sur une grande tradition spirituelle et psychologique qui a nourri nombre de grands penseurs et poètes : Saadi, Attar, Rumi, Ibn El-Arabi, El-Ghazali, Omar Khayyam, François d'Assise et bien d'autres. Il met en lumière l'extraordinaire impact des écoles soufies d'Espagne et du Moyen-Orient sur le développement de la civilisation européenne, à partir du VIIe siècle comme en témoignent les oeuvres de Roger Bacon, Jean de la Croix, Raymond Lulle et Chaucer et révèle que certaines des traditions, idées et découvertes occidentales, dans les domaines les plus divers, ont été inspirées par les enseignements et les écrits de maîtres soufis.

Discourses on the Sufi Path

Auteure: Javād Nūrbakhsh

Nombre de pages: 138

DISCOURSES ON THE SUFI PATH is the complete collection of informal, heartful talks delivered by Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh to a group of his disciples several years ago, along with the collected aphorisms. The meanings of numerous key Sufi terms, such as "sincerity," "love," "chivalry," "attraction and "social conduct," "pain and cure," and "master disciple," are explained clearly and powerfully, providing a source of guideance and inspiration for anyone on a spiritual path. Several years ago, Dr. Nurbakhsh for the first time began to deliver a series of discourses on Sufism directly to a group of his disciples in London. The purpose of these speeches was to present the basic practices and principles of Sufism in such simple language and such a straightforward manner that all sufis, no matter what their background, would be able to follow and understand them. Discourses on the Sufi Path is a collection of 40 of those speeches.

The Ṣūfī Path of Love

Nombre de pages: 186

An Objective Appraisal of the Sublime Sufi Path

Auteure: Allāh Yār K̲h̲ān

Nombre de pages: 306

The Taste of Hidden Things

Auteure: Sara Sviri

Nombre de pages: 296

The work of The Golden Sufi Center is to make available the teachings of the Sufi path.

The Sufi Courtyard

Auteure: Sadia Dehlvi

Nombre de pages: 303

Discover the history of India's capital city through the fascinating lives and teachings of its Sufi saints The Sufi Courtyard takes you on a journey through the famous and lesser-known dargahs of Delhi. From the first Sufi centre established in Mehrauli by Khwaja Qutub Bakhtiar Kaki during the early days of the Delhi Sultanate to later nineteenth century Sufi retreats in the city, the author explores the spiritual, cultural and historical legacy of the Delhi Sufis, making this book as much about Delhi as it is about Sufism. For centuries, the dargahs of Delhi have attracted large numbers of devotees belonging to different countries, faiths and backgrounds who seek spiritual solace and grant of their wishes. The magnetism of dargahs emanates from the personalities of the extraordinary Sufis buried in the premises. Through a simple narrative, Sadia Dehlvi brings to life the philosophies and stories of their lives.

شفاء السائل لتهذيب المسائل

Auteure: Ibn Khaldūn

Nombre de pages: 264

"This work is essentially a legal opinion, a fatwa, asserting the inherent validity of the Sufi path"--

L'itinéraire spirituel d'après les commentaires soufis du Coran

Auteure: Nayla Tabbara

Nombre de pages: 0

Il n'existe pas un seul sens au Coran ni une seule interpretation. L'histoire musulmane a vu se profiler une multitude d'ecoles d'interpretation coranique, des premiers siecles jusqu'a nos jours. L'une d'entre elles est l'ecole soufie. Dans cet ouvrage, l'auteure se penche sur onze commentaires soufis qui s'etalent des premiers siecles de l'islam jusqu'au siecle dernier, et etudie l'interpretation d'une sourate specifique du Coran, la sourate 18, intitulee La Caverne, a laquelle Louis Massignon a appose le qualificatif de trait d'union entre islam et christianisme. A travers les exegeses de cette seule sourate du Coran, c'est la totalite de l'itineraire soufi qui est visite. Du fait qu'ils n'empietent pas sur l'aspect legal ou theologique, les commentaires soufis se permettent de donner a un texte deja interprete, des significations toujours renouvelees au gre des inspirations et des devoilements de leurs auteurs, reposant en effet sur la realisation spirituelle personnelle propre a chacun, a travers une relation intime et personnalisee avec le Texte et avec Dieu. En d'autres termes, cette demarche vivifie et le Texte et la personne qui l'interprete, qui devient elle-meme soeur du ...

Sea Without Shore

Auteure: Noah Ha Mim Keller

Nombre de pages: 0

A la recherche du trésor caché - Une conférence de Soufis

Auteure: Pir-vilayat Inayat Khan

Nombre de pages: 293

Une conférence de Soufis Ce livre n'est pas un livre comme un autre. Il est le fruit d'une vie consacrée à la spiritualité et à la recherche de l'Universel. Achevé peu de temps avant la mort de l'auteur, il est son livre testament. A la recherche du trésor caché est une initiation à la très puissante voie du coeur et de l'extase qu'est le soufisme. Il est " une tentative pour faire le lien entre les aphorismes des anciens derviches et les interrogations spirituelles des temps présents ". Il relie, grâce à une conversation par-delà le temps et l'espace, les enseignements des grands maîtres soufis, tels Ibn Arrabi ou Rumi, à une pensée qui se réjouit d'explorer les galaxies et l'infini. A la recherche du trésor caché dévoile des dimensions inaccoutumées de la pensée, éveille la nostalgie de l'âme. Il nous fait retrouver le sublime, et nous invite avec jubilation à la créativité de notre être dans l'existence.

Seasons of Transformation

The Sufi Path of Light

Auteure: Mohamed Faouzi Al Karkari

Nombre de pages: 0

"Our Lord is Light; our holy Prophet is Light; our unswerving Islamic faith is Light; our Holy Qurʾān is Light; and our prayer is Light. Why then do you wish to live in darkness? Why do you aloofly imagine, with your delimited and narrow mind, that the Light is merely an abstract concept that cannot be seen?" inquires Shaykh Mohamed Faouzi al-Karkari. Divine Light, luminous vision (mushāhada), and mystical experience are central to the Qurʾānic revelation, the Hadith corpus, and the Sufi tradition. In this major contemporary treatise on Islamic spirituality, Shaykh al-Karkari provides a detailed esoteric commentary on the Light Verse (āyat al-nūr) as well as other verses concerning Light in the Qurʾān. He then highlights the centrality of luminous vision in the teachings of renowned Sufis of the Shādhiliyya order and beyond, including Abū Madyan and Abū Ḥāmid al-Ghazālī. The book concludes with a commentary on Ibn ʿAṭāʾ Illāh al-Iskandarī's aphorisms on luminous vision. Throughout the treatise, the Shaykh identifies popular questions pertaining to contemporary Sufi practice and invites us to consider the challenges we face along the spiritual path. He...

Stations of the Sufi Path

Auteure: Nahid Angha

Nombre de pages: 175

'Stations of the Sufi Path' is a new translation of a key Sufi text and the first Persian work to address the stages, or stations, of the Sufi way. Its author, Abdullah Ansari, was born in 1006 in Herat in present-day Afghanistan, and is considered one of the greatest as well as one of the earliest of the Persian Sufi scholars whose works constitute an important contribution to the intellectual history of Islam. Detailed descriptions of each 'station' make this work an esoteric masterpiece, now almost one thousand years old, that invites the reader ona spiritual journey of self-discovery.

Day and Night on the Sufi Path

Auteure: Charles Upton

Nombre de pages: 242

The first textbook of Sufism is the Qur'an; there is no principle of Tasawwuf that cannot be traced back to the Holy Book. The Sufis read the Qur'an for its inner meaning, but they do not claim this is the only meaning. The clear legal rulings, the moral exhortations and warnings of the Book, are not abrogated by the batini tafsir (inner exegesis) of the Sufis, but neither can the Noble Qur'an be limited to its legal and moral dimensions. If all the seas were ink for the tafsir of the Qur'an, they would be exhausted twice over before all its meanings were unveiled. Inner and outer co-exist within the Book, depend upon each other, and inform each other; in the words of the Surah Ha Mim Sajdah, I will show them My signs on the horizons and in their own souls until they are satisfied that this is the Truth. Is it not enough for you, that I am Witness over all things? Q. 41:53]. The Sufi Path, insha'Allah, has the power to place one in the near Presence of Allah--a Presence which, whether or not we are always conscious of it, alchemizes the Heart. The changes the Heart undergoes by the power of this Presence have been recorded by the Sufis over many centuries, and some of the...

Living Presence (Revised)

Auteure: Kabir Edmund Helminski

Nombre de pages: 258

A revised 25th anniversary edition of the classic work on Sufism that Jack Kornfield called, "A heartfelt modern illumination of the Sufi path, filled with the fragrance of the ancients." In Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam, presence is the quality that describes a heart-filled state of mindfulness, an experience of being conscious in the present moment. It is only in this present moment, Sufi teachings reveal, that we can connect with the Divine, and the Divine can live through us. Kabir Helminski is one of the world's most recognized teachers of Sufism. Named one of the "500 Most Influential Muslims" in the world by Georgetown University and the Royal Strategic Studies Center, Helminski and his teachings are touchstones for the growth in interest in Sufism, and his books have been translated around the world. In Living Presence, Helminski lays out the basic principles of Sufism, and how these ideas can lead to the experience of presence. In this inspiring work, readers will learn how to cultivate presence in their lives through: * Finding a balance between the outer stimuli of the world and our inner reactions to them * Harnessing faithfulness and gracefulness * Learning...

Sufism

Auteure: Theo Lalvani

Nombre de pages: 78

Sufism is more than just a faith or religious belief. Adopting its teachings can change your life and make you reach a higher level of consciousness. When you truly understand Sufism and embrace it, it can transform your life around. The book begins by introducing the concept of Sufism and explaining in detail what it means. We will then take a trip back in time to discover its origin and history. You will also learn about all the thinkers who contributed to spreading the teaching of Sufism all over the world. The book also covers the spiritual beliefs associated with Sufism and the most influential figures in its history. Inside this book you will learn The Spirituality behind Sufism Teachings of Sufism Pillars of Sufism The Wing of Love And Much More!

Le soufisme, voile et quintessence

Auteure: Frithjof Schuon

Nombre de pages: 238

Conventionnellement, on considère le soufisme comme l'ésotérisme de l'islam. Ce livre entend montrer que cette définition ne peut être acceptée qu'en émettant certaines réserves. En effet, quand on étudie le soufisme sans aucune idée préconçue, on se rend compte qu'il n'est pas l'ésotérisme mais qu'il le contient. C'est dire qu'il y a deux soufismes, un qui prolonge simplement la religion commune dans le sens de la piété, de l'ascèse, de l'imagerie mythique et mystique, et un autre qui est la quintessence du symbolisme religieux et qui, par là même, le dépasse ; cette quintessence est métaphysique et, par conséquent, universelle.

The Sufi Path of Love

Auteure: Maulana Jalal Al-din Rumi , William C. Chittick

Nombre de pages: 433

This is the most accessible work in English on the greatest mystical poet of Islam.

M.I.D.E.O.

Auteure: Institut Dominicain D'études Orientales Du Caire

Nombre de pages: 594

Essential Sufism

Auteure: Robert Frager , James Fadiman

Nombre de pages: 215

“A welcome addition to the literature on Islam . . . Reading through the many entries, one gets a feeling for the beauty and deep wisdom of the Sufis.” —Library Journal The definitive compendium of Sufi wisdom, Essential Sufism presents more than three hundred beautiful and inspirational works from all eras of Sufism. From thousand-year-old prayers to contemporary Sufi poetry, this beautiful collection embraces the full diversity of a rich tradition and reveals the heart of Islamic mysticism. Written by Sufi prophets, saints, and teachers, these luminous stories, fables, and aphorisms help us to see the love and generosity of God in all of creation, and to experience the love for all things that embodies the Sufi's relationship with God. Voicing a passionate faith that aims to soften hearts hardened by daily life and open them to love, the Sufi tradition as illustrated in these pages teaches us to seek the Divine while remaining engaged in the world, to find our opportunities for spiritual growth, awareness, and generosity, and to realize that there is nothing in this world or the next that is not both loved and loving. “This book presents selections from a multitude of...

Thinking Like the Universe

Auteure: Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan

Nombre de pages: 221

Pir Vilayat is the head of one of the mystical movements in the West: the Sufi Order International. Sufism began as the mystical wing of Islam (similar to the role of Kabbalah in Judaism). This work is not just for Sufis, however, it is for anyone seeking to deepen their spirituality. In it, readers will learn the key to transformation - moving beyond their own personal point of view to something larger. The author calls this shift Thinking Like the Universe.

Minaret

Auteure: Leila Aboulela

Nombre de pages: 315

1984, Najwa et son jumeau Omar mènent la vie insouciante des étudiants aisés au Soudan. Najwa y rencontre Anwar, un intellectuel communiste qui lui plaît, mais qui critique son père. Elle le rejette. Mais bientôt le malheur est là, son père est exécuté lors d'un coup d'Etat et sa famille en exil à Londres détruite. Devenue domestique pour survivre elle rencontre Tamer, un fondamentaliste.

Ibn ʻAbbād of Ronda

Auteure: Muḥammad Ibn Ibrāhīm Ibn ʻabbād

Nombre de pages: 260

Ibn 'Abbad of Ronda (1332-1390) wrote to his friends in Fez from the small Moroccan town of Sale. Here are selections of his letters, dating from 1365 to 1375, blending the lay movement of his time and the Sufi traditions of his past into a fresh spirituality.

The Knowing Heart

Auteure: Kabir Helminski

Nombre de pages: 304

An engaging study of Sufi teachings that presents the Sufi way as a universal means of gaining a greater understanding of ourselves, others, and the world In Sufi teaching the human heart is not a fanciful metaphor but an objective organ of intuition and perception. It perceives all that is beautiful, lovely, and meaningful in life—and reflects these spiritual qualities in the world, for the benefit of others. Every human heart has the capacity and the destiny to bring that world of divine reality into this world of appearances. The Sufis, mystics of Islam, have been educators of the heart for some fourteen centuries. Their teachings and methods are designed to help us awaken and purify the heart, to learn to listen to our deepest knowing. In The Knowing Heart, Kabir Helminski presents the Sufi way as a practical spirituality suitable for all cultures and times—and offers insights that are especially valuable for our life in today’s world. In cultivating a knowing heart, we learn to experience a new sense of self, transform our relationships, and enhance our creative capacities. Most important, we learn how to meet the spiritual challenge of our time: to realize our sacred...

Innocence, connaissance, émerveillement - Qu'est devenu l'émerveillement que je ressentais enfant ?

Auteure: Osho

Nombre de pages: 196

Qu'est devenu l'émerveillement que je ressentais enfant ? Parmi les livres d'Osho, la collection " Questions essentielles " se focalise sur les interrogations les plus importantes que peut se poser un être humain. Chaque volume porte sur un questionnement intemporel et toujours contemporain de tous les sujets essentiels à notre quête de sens et de but. Cette investigation se focalise sur des sujets spécifiques à notre vie intérieure et à la qualité de notre existence.

Masters of Wisdom of Central Asia

Auteure: Hasan Lutfi Shushud

Nombre de pages: 179

Reveals the secret teachings of the Khwajagan, the Masters of Wisdom of Turkish Sufism • Provides biographies for the entire lineage of teachers in the Naqshbandi order, such as Yusuf Hamdani, the first recognized Khwajagan, and Baha’ al-Din Naqshband, from whom the Naqshbandi order of Sufis took its name • Shows that this spiritual path focuses on expanding awareness of the heart to reach God-consciousness • An essential guide for understanding Itlak Yolu, the Sufi path of Absolute Liberation, and fana’, Annihilation in God Almost one thousand years ago a new and powerful nexus of spiritual transmission emerged in Central Asia and lasted for five centuries, reaching its culmination in the work of the Khwajagan, or “Masters of Wisdom.” Like the much earlier Rishi Pantha of India, these masters of Turkish Sufism were not renunciates but advocated maintaining an active connection with the world, including raising a family or running a business. They exerted a remarkable influence on the destiny of Central Asia, yet their chief significance lies in their almost unparalleled depth of spiritual perfection. Based on primary Persian and Turkish sources, the same texts used...

Saints Et Héros Sur la Route de la Soie

Nombre de pages: 422

Light of the Sufis

Auteure: Ladan Akbarnia , Francesca Leoni

Nombre de pages: 144

Light of the Sufis introduces the complex and multilayered topic of Sufism, or Islamic mysticism, by concentrating on its expression in the visual arts and offers new insights into the integrative and fluid nature of the Sufi experience that has solicited strong reactions--both negative and positive--in Muslims and non-Muslims alike for several hundred years. Sufism became well established in the 9th to 10th century and reached its height in the 12th to 13th century. From its inception, Sufism recognized the traditions and practices of other faiths and cultures with which it came into contact, adapting and incorporating elements of Greek philosophies, Christian mysticism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, and Buddhism. This diversity has been reflected not only in the words and the lives of celebrated Sufi mystics but also in some of the finest literature, music, performance, and visual arts produced in the Islamic world. Lavishly illustrated, this exhibition catalogue presents exceptional works in various media from diverse areas of the Islamic world, including North Africa, Turkey, Iran, and India, and dating from the ninth century to the present. Distributed for The Museum...