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008			250801s2009 xx 000 0 eng d
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082			_a297.4 _bP6
100			_aKhanam, Farida
245		0	_aSufism: _bAn Introduction/ _cFarida Khanam
260			_aNew Delhi _bGoodword Books _c2009
300			_a242 p. _bincludes glossary and index
520			_aSufism: 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.
650			_aSufism – Introduction; Islamic Mysticism – Teachings; Spiritual life in Islam
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