Mysticism is such a vital element in Islam that without some understanding of its ideas and of the particular forms which they assume it is hard to penetrate below the surface of Muslim religious life. In this book, which was first published in 1921, Professor Nicholson examines the life, work and teaching of three of the most important of the early S�f�s - the Persians Ab� Sa'�d (937-1049) and Al-J�l� (1365-1406), and the Cairene Arab Ibnu l-F�rid (1182-1235). These great mystics were almost legendary figures ...
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Mysticism is such a vital element in Islam that without some understanding of its ideas and of the particular forms which they assume it is hard to penetrate below the surface of Muslim religious life. In this book, which was first published in 1921, Professor Nicholson examines the life, work and teaching of three of the most important of the early S�f�s - the Persians Ab� Sa'�d (937-1049) and Al-J�l� (1365-1406), and the Cairene Arab Ibnu l-F�rid (1182-1235). These great mystics were almost legendary figures; possessors of occult and mysterious powers, whose tombs became holy shrines. They were regarded in effect as saints, but saints canonised by the people while still living, not posthumously by the church. S�fism, as Professor Nicholson suggests, lies at the heart both of the religious philosophy and the popular religion of Islam.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 0521058368.
