The principles of sufism

The principles of sufism is a mystical guide book to help others on their spiritual path. Outlining the four principles of repentance, sincerity, remembrance, and love, it traces the fundamental stages of the spiritual novice's transformative journey, emphasizing the importance of embracing bot...

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Main Author: Ba'uniyyah, A'ishah bint Yusuf -1516 or 1517 (Author)
Other Authors: Homerin, Th. Emil 1955- (Translator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York New York University Press 2014
Series:Library of Arabic Literature
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Summary:The principles of sufism is a mystical guide book to help others on their spiritual path. Outlining the four principles of repentance, sincerity, remembrance, and love, it traces the fundamental stages of the spiritual novice's transformative journey, emphasizing the importance of embracing both human limitations and god's limitless love. Drawing on lessons and readings from centuries-old sufi tradition, A'ishah advises the seeker to repent of selfishness and turn to a sincere life of love. In addition to his lucid translation, Th. Emil Homerin provides an insightful introduction, notes and a glossary to A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah's remarkable account of the pursuit of mystical illumination.
Physical Description:xx, 200 pages 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-190) and index
ISBN:9780814745281 (hbk)