Teachings of Sufism by Carl W. Ernst (English) Paperback Book

Description: Teachings of Sufism by Carl W. Ernst Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The prose and verse readings in this book were chosen to interest the many people who have become attracted to Sufi teachings through their exposure to popular Sufi poetry, music, and dance. The selections—mostly from the Middle East and India, ranging from the tenth to the twentieth century—provide a sampling of Sufi thought on some of the basic aspects of this spiritual path. Most of the readings are published here in English for the first time. Brief introductory remarks place each selection into its historical and religious context, and an index of Qur'anic passages helps the reader to trace the extensive allusions to the Islamic holy scriptures. The topics covered include: The nature of mystical love Meditation Listening to music as a spiritual practice Ethical teachings of Sufism Pitfalls on the spiritual path Spiritual companionship and the master-disciple relationship The importance of the Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad Biographical accounts of great mystics, including the poet Rumi as well as several female saints Publisher Description This introductory reader on Sufism features new translations of writings chosen for their accessibility to readers who have come to Sufism through the poetry of Rumi or the music and dances of the world-famous Whirling Dervishes. Drawing from 1000 years of writings, many translated into English for the first time, the book covers topics such as the nature of mystical love, meditation, music as a spiritual practice, the pitfalls of the spiritual path, and the master-disciple relationship. Each readings comes with an introduction, and there are biographies of the great mystics of Sufism. Author Biography Carl W. Ernst is William R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and author of"Following Muhammad: Rethinking Islam in the Contemporary World", among other books. Details ISBN 157062349X ISBN-13 9781570623493 Title Teachings of Sufism Author Carl W. Ernst Format Paperback Year 1999 Pages 234 Publisher Shambhala GE_Item_ID:11144929; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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