Sufism

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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