Sufism

DESCRIPTION: This is an excellent overview of the Persian lineage and practice of Sufism.

BACKCOVER:

Presented in an easy-to-read format, Sufism not only gives a detailed account of the major practices of Sufism but also traces the development and lineage of the faith in the major centers. Sufism also contains examples of important Sufi verse, a detailed explanation of the major religious practices, a first hand description of ceremonies at a temple and a bibliography of literature related to Sufism in English and Persian (Farsi) for serious students.

TOC: 

Foreword

Islamic Sects

Names

Summary

Key Dates, Words, People & Works In Sufism

The Theory, Practices And Origins Of Sufism

CHAPTER 1: GENERAL BACKGROUND

History

The Morshed

The Salek

Ablution

The Khaneghah

The Khergheh

CHAPTER 2: SUFI THEORY AND TERMINOLOGY

Literature And Practice

The Forty Stages

CHAPTER 3: INFLUENCES AND ORIGINS

Sufism And Sophism

The "Wearers Of Wool"

Safa

Tasawof

The Origins Of Sufism

Sufism and Buddhism

The First Sufis

CHAPTER 4: HISTORICAL CENTERS OF BAGHDAD, KHURASAN AND SHIRAZ

The Center at Baghdad

The Center at Khurasan

The Center at Shiraz

CHAPTER 5: THE PRESENT CENTERS OF KURDESTAN, KARAJ AND THE REMAINING BRANCHES OF SUFISM IN IRAN

Center At Kurdestan

Center At Karaj

The Remaining Branches

CHAPTER 6: THE OVEYSSI SCHOOL FOR SUFISM AT KARAJ

The Master Of The School

Sessions Of The School

Ceremonies Where The Cloak Is Worn

Seyr Va Solook

Appendix

References

Glossary

Index

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