Islam: branches and groups

In this book, first published in 1973, Professor Parviz Morewedge, an expert on Islamic philosophy and mysticism, provides a critical exposition of one text of ibn Sina (Avicenna), the great Persian philosopher who lived from 980 to 1037.

In this book, first published in 1973, Professor Parviz Morewedge, an expert on Islamic philosophy and mysticism, provides a critical exposition of one text of ibn Sina (Avicenna), the great Persian philosopher who lived from 980 to 1037.

Practical Mysticism in Islam and Christianity offers a comparative study of the works of the Sufi-poet Jalal al-Din Rumi (1207-1273) and the practical teachings of the German Dominican, Meister Eckhart (c1260-1327/8).

Practical Mysticism in Islam and Christianity offers a comparative study of the works of the Sufi-poet Jalal al-Din Rumi (1207-1273) and the practical teachings of the German Dominican, Meister Eckhart (c1260-1327/8).

Islam in Africa is deeply connected with Sufism, and the history of Islam is in a significant way a history of Sufism.

Islam in Africa is deeply connected with Sufism, and the history of Islam is in a significant way a history of Sufism.

Death lies at the beginning of the Arab uprisings, and death continues to haunt them.

Death lies at the beginning of the Arab uprisings, and death continues to haunt them.

A study of the writings of Ibn Barrajān, an influential pioneer of intellectual mysticism in the Muslim West.

A study of the writings of Ibn Barrajān, an influential pioneer of intellectual mysticism in the Muslim West.

This book deals with the medieval history of Islam in the Indus Valley.

This book traces the evolution of Sufism from the formative period to the present.

This book traces the evolution of Sufism from the formative period to the present.

This thematic introduction to classical Islamic philosophy focuses on the most prevalent philosophical debates of the medieval Islamic world and their importance within the history of philosophy.

This thematic introduction to classical Islamic philosophy focuses on the most prevalent philosophical debates of the medieval Islamic world and their importance within the history of philosophy.

Examines the endurance and influence of mystical beliefs on political strategy in Iran from the Safavid dynasty to the present.

Examines the endurance and influence of mystical beliefs on political strategy in Iran from the Safavid dynasty to the present.

Sufism is often understood to be the mystical dimension of Islam, and many works have focused on the nature of "e;mystical experiences"e; and the relationship between man and God.

Sufism is often understood to be the mystical dimension of Islam, and many works have focused on the nature of "e;mystical experiences"e; and the relationship between man and God.

Purification of the soul is a principle that is central to understanding Islamic spirituality but despite this, relatively little has been written explicitly in the Islamic tradition regarding this discrete method of spiritual purification.

Purification of the soul is a principle that is central to understanding Islamic spirituality but despite this, relatively little has been written explicitly in the Islamic tradition regarding this discrete method of spiritual purification.

Both in everyday language and religious metaphor, the heart often embodies the true self and is considered to be the seat of emotion in many cultures.

Both in everyday language and religious metaphor, the heart often embodies the true self and is considered to be the seat of emotion in many cultures.

The "e;Scholastic Problem"e; was the focus of much debate in Islam for some centuries before it became the chief crux of learned discussion in medieval Christianity.

The "e;Scholastic Problem"e; was the focus of much debate in Islam for some centuries before it became the chief crux of learned discussion in medieval Christianity.

This book presents an intellectual history of today's Muslim world, surveying contemporary Muslim thinking in its various manifestations, addressing a variety of themes that impact on the lives of present-day Muslims.

This book presents an intellectual history of today's Muslim world, surveying contemporary Muslim thinking in its various manifestations, addressing a variety of themes that impact on the lives of present-day Muslims.

What is Sufism?

What is Sufism?

Originally published in 1969.

Originally published in 1969.

Originally published in 1951, this book provides a thorough explanation of the essential elements of Islam: Muhammad and the Quran, Faith, Prayer, Alms, Fasting, Pilgrimage, Holy War, Hadith, and Sunna, Creed, Prophets, Philosophy, Law, Sects, Mysticism, Social Life and Modern Movements.

Originally published in 1951, this book provides a thorough explanation of the essential elements of Islam: Muhammad and the Quran, Faith, Prayer, Alms, Fasting, Pilgrimage, Holy War, Hadith, and Sunna, Creed, Prophets, Philosophy, Law, Sects, Mysticism, Social Life and Modern Movements.

Islamic Thought is a fresh and contemporary introduction to the philosophies and doctrines of Islam.

Islamic Thought is a fresh and contemporary introduction to the philosophies and doctrines of Islam.

Islam: The Key Concepts is a clear and concise guide to the religion and culture of Islam.

Islam: The Key Concepts is a clear and concise guide to the religion and culture of Islam.

Explores the emergence, florescence, decay, and rejuvenation of the Sunni saint cult and shrine-complex of Shaykh al-Islam Ahmad-i Jam over nine-hundred years.

Explores the emergence, florescence, decay, and rejuvenation of the Sunni saint cult and shrine-complex of Shaykh al-Islam Ahmad-i Jam over nine-hundred years.

Explores aspects of the private lives and interpersonal ties, between the personal and communal domains of early Sufis.

This book describes the emergence of Muslim scholarly communities from the origins of Islam until the mid-tenth century.

This book describes the emergence of Muslim scholarly communities from the origins of Islam until the mid-tenth century.

The Path of Worshippers to the Paradise of the Lord of the Universe is an authoritative book and a guideline on practical Sufism (irfan-i amali).

Este libro abarca los modales que un musulmán debe respetar cuando recita y manipula el Glorioso Corán.

Sufism in Eighteenth-Century India focuses on one particular treasure from surviving Persian manuscripts in India, Nala-yi ?

Sufism in Eighteenth-Century India focuses on one particular treasure from surviving Persian manuscripts in India, Nala-yi ?

Originally published in 1966, this was the first of Muhammad 'Abduh's works to be translated into English.

Originally published in 1966, this was the first of Muhammad 'Abduh's works to be translated into English.

Originally published in 1973, this volume consists of a sequence of essays in religious thinking, responsive to the impact of Quranic style and emphasis.