The Way of Sufi Chivalry: When the Light of the Heart is Reflected in the Beauty of the Face - Softcover

Al-Sulami, Ibn Al-Husayn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0892813172 ISBN 13: 9780892813179

Verlag: Inner Traditions, 1991

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A highly respected Sufi saint and scholar of the 10th century, Ibn al-Husayn al-Sulami compiled this book as a guide to enlightened behavior for the spiritual aspirant. In its pages, he records the teachings of renowned spiritual masters (available for the first time in English translation) as well as tales and quotations from the Koran and Hadith. The teachings reveal the true meaning of compassion, love, friendship, generosity, and hospitality, as well as the right actions associated with these virtues. According to the Sufis, Futuwwah is a code of honorable behavior that follows the example of the prophets, saints, and sages. By adhering to its precepts, the student learns detachment from the ego. The Way of Sufi Chivalry addresses the reader directly, providing the aspirant of today with living guidance on the path of perfection and the way of Sufism.

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THE WAY OF SUFI CHIVALRY

A highly respected Sufi saint and scholar of the 10th century, Ibn al-Husayn al-Sulami compiled this book as a guide to enlightened behavior for the spiritual aspirant. In its pages, he records the teachings of renowned spiritual masters (available for the first time in English translation) as well as tales and quotations from the Koran and Hadith. The teachings reveal the true meaning of compassion, love, friendship, generosity, and hospitality, as well as the right actions associated with these virtues. According to the Sufis, Futuwwah is a code of honorable behavior that follows the example of the prophets, saints, and sages. By adhering to its precepts, the student learns detachment from the ego. The Way of Sufi Chivalry addresses the reader directly, providing the aspirant of today with living guidance on the path of perfection and the way of Sufism.

Cover illustration: The Turkish calligraphy is an invocation for the help and assistance of Hasan and Husayn, the two martyred grandsons of the Prophet, and reads Madad ya Hasan Husayn.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Inner Traditions
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1991
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0892813172
• ISBN 13: 9780892813179
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128
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