TY - BOOK AU - Farida, Khanam TI - A Simple Guide to Sufism SN - 978817898 U1 - 297.4 PY - 2006/// CY - New Delhi PB - Goodwords Books KW - Tasawwuf Islam KW - Mysticism – Islam KW - Sufism Introduction N2 - A Simple Guide to Sufism by Farida Khanam introduces readers to the fundamentals of Sufism, the mystical dimension of Islam. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book explains the origins of Sufism, its development, and its core teachings such as love of God, purification of the heart, remembrance (dhikr), and selflessness. Khanam highlights the contributions of great Sufi masters, their spiritual practices, and their emphasis on tolerance, compassion, and universal brotherhood. The book also clarifies common misconceptions about Sufism and presents it as a path of inner transformation that seeks closeness to the Divine ER -