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Outline of Sufism: The Essentials of Islamic Spirituality (Perennial Philosophy)
William Stoddart
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Paperback. Followed by many millions of Muslims throughout the world, Sufism is the heart of Islamic spirituality. This book offers an overview of Sufism's fundamental doctrines and spiritual practices. It highlights Sufism's intricate symbolism and explains the central role of the invocation of the Name of God in Sufi spiritual practice. Num Pages: 132 pages, 8 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HRHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 174. The Essentials of Islamic Spirituality. 132 pages, 8 colour illustrations. Followed by many millions of Muslims throughout the world, Sufism is the heart of Islamic spirituality. This book offers an overview of Sufism's fundamental doctrines and spiritual practices. It highlights Sufism's intricate symbolism and explains the central role of the invocation of the Name of God in Sufi spiritual practice. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HRHX. Dimension: 221 x 155 x 9. Weight: 174.
This concise book seeks to make available to the public what may be called "the other side of Islam - not the violent aspect appearing in the nightly news headlines which focus on radical terrorists, but the long and rich tradition at the heart of Islamic spirituality known as Sufism. With great lucidity and clarity, Stoddart offers a succinct, yet comprehensive overview of Sufism's fundamental doctrines and spiritual practices, which are followed by many millions of Muslims throughout the world. Known for his capacity to give clear explanations of unfamiliar and complex material, Stoddart emphasises the importance of the role ... Read more
This concise book seeks to make available to the public what may be called "the other side of Islam - not the violent aspect appearing in the nightly news headlines which focus on radical terrorists, but the long and rich tradition at the heart of Islamic spirituality known as Sufism. With great lucidity and clarity, Stoddart offers a succinct, yet comprehensive overview of Sufism's fundamental doctrines and spiritual practices, which are followed by many millions of Muslims throughout the world. Known for his capacity to give clear explanations of unfamiliar and complex material, Stoddart emphasises the importance of the role ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
World Wisdom
Number of pages
132
Condition
New
Number of Pages
132
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781936597024
SKU
V9781936597024
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Ref
99-15
About William Stoddart
William Stoddart was born in Carstairs, Scotland and lived most of his life in London. He was a close associate of both Frithjof Schuon and Titus Burckhardt and translated several of their works into English. He was assistant editor of the British journal Studies in Comparative Religion. His works include Outlines of Hinduism and Outlines of Buddhism. He lives ... Read more
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