Sufism: An Introduction/ Farida Khanam

By:

Khanam, Farida

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New Delhi Goodword Books 2009Description: 242 p. includes glossary and indexISBN:

9788178984827

Subject(s):

Sufism – Introduction; Islamic Mysticism – Teachings; Spiritual life in Islam

DDC classification:

297.4 P6

Summary: Sufism: An Introduction by Farida Khanam provides a simple yet insightful overview of the spiritual dimension of Islam known as Sufism. The book explains the origins, principles, and practices of Sufism, including devotion to God, purification of the heart, and the pursuit of inner truth. It also introduces key Sufi concepts such as love, remembrance (dhikr), renunciation, and self-discipline, while highlighting the lives and teachings of prominent Sufi saints. Written in an accessible style, the book serves as a useful introduction for readers seeking to understand Islamic mysticism and its role in promoting peace, tolerance, and spirituality.

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Sufism: An Introduction by Farida Khanam provides a simple yet insightful overview of the spiritual dimension of Islam known as Sufism. The book explains the origins, principles, and practices of Sufism, including devotion to God, purification of the heart, and the pursuit of inner truth. It also introduces key Sufi concepts such as love, remembrance (dhikr), renunciation, and self-discipline, while highlighting the lives and teachings of prominent Sufi saints. Written in an accessible style, the book serves as a useful introduction for readers seeking to understand Islamic mysticism and its role in promoting peace, tolerance, and spirituality.

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