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Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2001
ISBN 10: 1887752439ISBN 13: 9781887752435
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A unique work, providing the underlying spiritual principles lacking in most modern books of astrology. It is accompanied by 12 color plates of a 16th-century Persian manuscript. A unique work, providing the underlying spiritual principles lacking in most modern books of astrology. It is accompanied by 12 color plates of a 16th-century Persian manuscript. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2000
ISBN 10: 1887752374ISBN 13: 9781887752374
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In this extraordinary and beautifully-written autobiography, Asad tells of his initial rejection of all institutional religions, his entree into Taoism, his fascinating travels as a diplomat, and finally his embrace of Islam. In this extraordinary and beautifully-written autobiography, Asad tells of his initial rejection of all institutional religions, his entree into Taoism, his fascinating travels as a diplomat, and finally his embrace of Islam. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, United States, Kentucky, 2010
ISBN 10: 1891785621ISBN 13: 9781891785627
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, United States, Kentucky, 2011
ISBN 10: 1891785567ISBN 13: 9781891785566
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2024
ISBN 10: 1941610544ISBN 13: 9781941610541
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Countless juristic works have been composed on the Hajj and the Umrahthe major and minor Islamic pilgrimage to Meccawith meticulous attention to the proper manner of performing their rites in keeping with the relevant legal rulings derived from the Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah. Far fewer works, however, have been devoted to the inner meanings of these rituals and the spiritual benefit and significance they hold for the pilgrim. Approaching the topic through an etymological and historical analysis of the words used to describe the pilgrimage rites, and tracing the semantic links among relevant terms as they appear in the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic scriptures, this insightful and fascinating study seeks to unlock some of the mysteries hidden within the Hajj rituals. In so doing, it shows that, far from being mere re-enactments of stories from antiquity and their exoteric meanings, these rites function as symbols of inner realities, both earthly and heavenly, and as stages in the pilgrims spiritual journey from death to resurrection and hence, to spiritual enlightenment. Approaching the topic through an etymological and historical analysis of the words used to describe the pilgrimage rites, and tracing the semantic links among relevant terms as they appear in the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic scriptures, this insightful and fascinating study seeks to unlock some of the mysteries hidden within the Hajj rituals. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2023
ISBN 10: 1941610676ISBN 13: 9781941610671
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is the first complete translation into English of the nearly two thousand quatrains attributed to Jalaluddin Rumi, the famous thirteenth century Persian mystical poet. Less attention has been given by scholars to his quatrains than to the rhymed couplets in his Masnavi) and the odes in his Divan). Instead, what has been available are mostly distorted and popularized versions of the quatrains that are often made by authors who do not read Persian. The present book addresses this deficit by providing accurate translations and plentiful explanations made through the collaboration of two Rumi scholars: Rawan Farhadi (an Afghan) and Ibrahim Gamard (an American). The quatrains are ordered into numerous stages and themes of the mystical path of the lover and the beloved (the spiritual disciple and Sufi master). A. J. Arberry, the renowned British Rumi scholar (and author of Mystical Poems of Rumi), wrote about Rumi s quatrains: after taking into account all the requisites of literary appreciation and criticism, we may reckon in the neighborhood of 500 of these ruba iyat as among the finest masterpieces of Persian literature. William C. Chittick, the American Rumi scholar (and author of The Sufi Path of Love: The Spiritual Teaching of Rumi), wrote about the present book: This most welcome addition to the literature on Rumi is the fruit of many years of collaborative effort by two dedicated scholars, both of whom are thoroughly familiar with Rumi s historical, cultural, and religious context. Until now, Rumi s quatrains have received little attention from scholars, yet they sum up his teachings in pithy and moving form. Coleman Barks, the American poet and well-known Rumi popularizer (and author of The Essential Rumi), wrote: Ibrahim and Rawan, are scholars of the purest ray, thorough and impeccable, precise, and generous. This book that they have put together, The Quatrains of Rumi, should be on the shelves of anyone who loves Rumi and what Rumi loves. Their scholarly apparatus is masterful and complete. Their Notes are layered and Mystical. They understand from the inside out Rumi s central ecstatic insight: that just to be in a body and conscious is cause for rapture. Their understanding of Rumi s poetry is experiential. The authority they bring to this text is whole and gorgeous. They feel the music of the language and they communicate that subtlety with consummate skill. The first complete English translation of the nearly two thousand quatrains attributed to the famous thirteenth century Persian mystical poet Jalaluddin Rumi. This present book provides accurate translations and plentiful explanations, redressing the distorted and popularized versions of the quatrains often made by authors who do not read Persian. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2002
ISBN 10: 1887752471ISBN 13: 9781887752473
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Myths and misunderstanding continue to proliferate about Islam and its millions of followers worldwide. Through stunning photography and an accessible question and answer format, this newly-expanded edition of one of the most popular short introductions to the key precepts of Islam offers succinct, and sometimes surprising, answers to frequently asked questions about the Muslim faith. This version has the endorsement of Al Azhar University of Cairo, which is the centre of Islamic study for the entire Muslim world. An introduction to Islam, using photographs and a question-and-answer format. It offers succinct, and sometimes surprising, answers to frequently-asked questions about the Muslim faith. Key questions addressed include: "What do Muslims believe?" and "Does Islam encourage violence?". Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2014
ISBN 10: 1887752501ISBN 13: 9781887752503
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Thirty-eight photographs by Ralph Meatyard, an important if often-overlooked American photographer, provide an intimate look at the private life of one of the most renowned and influential spiritual thinkers of the 20th century in the last two years before his death. Excerpts from Thomas Merton's own journals serve as captions to the images, offering a profound emotional context.Also included are eight previously unreleased pieces of Merton's own stunning calligraphic art, as well as essays by Roger Lipsey, an expert on Merton's art; Chris Meatyard, the photographer's son; and Stephen Reily, who discusses the close relationship between the photographer and the spiritual teacher. Thirty-eight photographs by Ralph Meatyard, an important if often-overlooked American photographer, provide an intimate look at the private life of one of the most renowned and influential spiritual thinkers of the 20th century in the last two years before his death. Excerpts from Thomas Mertons own journals serve as captions to the images, offering a profound emotional context. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2002
ISBN 10: 1887752463ISBN 13: 9781887752466
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This work, in its accessible question-and-answer format, offers profound insights into the practical day-to-day aspects of the master-disciple relationship. This work, in its accessible question-and-answer format, offers profound insights into the practical day-to-day aspects of the master-disciple relationship. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 1991
ISBN 10: 1887752145ISBN 13: 9781887752145
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. What happens after death? Who are "Munkar and Nakir"? What will Heaven and Hell be like? What signs should we expect before the Day of Judgement? When will the Mahdi appear? These and many other questions are answered, on the basis of the Qur'an and Hadith, in this volume. Imam al-Haddad explains that every human being passes through the "lives": before conception, life in the world, life in the grave, the resurrection, and, finally, the Garden of the Fire. A Muslim must be aware of each of these if he or she is to be sufficiently prepared for eternal life. What happens after death? Who are "Munkar and Nakir"? What will Heaven and Hell be like? What signs should we expect before the Day of Judgement? When will the Mahdi appear? These and many other questions are answered, on the basis of the Qur'an and Hadith, in this volume. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2003
ISBN 10: 1887752579ISBN 13: 9781887752572
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This volume answers many of the questions often asked by seekers of inward illumination. It also includes the author's commentary on a poem concerning inner wayfaring which speaks of the most exalted stations of the path and goes on to explain a number of paradoxes of the Way. These points are illustrated with references to the famous mystical poems of Ibn al-Farid and Abu Madyan. This work answers many of the questions often asked by seekers of inward illumination. What are the real implications of the doctrine of divine unity? How can proper concentration be achieved during spiritual exercises? And when should one avoid participating in Sufi gatherings? Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2021
ISBN 10: 1941610552ISBN 13: 9781941610558
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Book of Contemplation is the thirty-ninth of the forty Books of The Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya' 'ulum al-din) and the very last to appear in English translation. Abu Hamid al-Ghazali's purpose in this Book is to explain the nature and importance of contemplation, or reflection, as an act that enriches the thinking person with increased knowledge of, and wonder at, the Creator and His creation. In Part 1, he defines and introduces the subject, explaining its importance with reference to the Qur'an, Hadiths, and sayings of wise and pious Muslims. In Part 2, he expounds his own highly original views as to the nature and fruits of contemplation. Part 3 offers detailed guidance on the most appropriate and beneficial subjects for reflection, some relating to human traits and actions and others to Divine Attributes and Actions. In Part 4, he explores in detail aspects of God's creation, which, when viewed with an observant eye and considered with a worshipful heart, are full of wonders and offer an inexhaustible scope for reflection-from the artistry of the spider and bee to the unimaginable vastness of the heavens, which themselves are dwarfed by what lies beyond them. Presents the thirty-ninth of the forty Books of The Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya'ulum al-din) and the very last to appear in English translation. Abu Hamid al-Ghazali's purpose in this Book is to explain the nature and importance of contemplation, or reflection, as an act that enriches the thinking person. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2000
ISBN 10: 1887752293ISBN 13: 9781887752299
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A contemporary presentation of the 99 divine attributes or names of God according to the Islamic Sufi tradition. In this volume, Tosun Bayrak explains how to use these Names for the transformation of the soul into its original and primordial nature. This title explains the divine attributes by which God manifests Himself in the world, and by which He completes the spiritual life of man. The author describes how, in order to assume the angelic character within, a human must choose from these attributes and live by their tenets in daily life. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2004
ISBN 10: 1887752528ISBN 13: 9781887752527
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Shams-i Tabrizi turned Rumi into a devotee of music, dance and poetry. Three years after Sham's appearance he vanished. It was this longing for the lost shams that transformed Rumi into one of the world's greatest poets. Interest in his life and times has increased dramatically. For the first time in any European language Chittick has translated the conversations of Rumi and Shams. Shams-i Tabrizi turned Rumi into a devotee of music, dance and poetry. Three years after Sham's appearance he vanished. It was this longing for the lost Shams that transformed Rumi into one of the world's greatest poets. This book contains the conversations of Rumi and Shams. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2008
ISBN 10: 189178515XISBN 13: 9781891785153
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Poems containing the memories, reflections, and whimsy of a monk long practiced in the stark details of the monastic life open up the interior world of the monks and give insight into its importance. The religious habit, the hood, and the scapular are viewed from within by one who moves about in a habit and makes sense of it in some individual and unpredictable ways. "Photographs complement and expand the poems, an elegant symbiosis of word and image, spirit and flesh. From these we can learn a more harmonious way of perceiving and living with ourselves, with others, and with the world--if we only take the time. Let those who have ears, listen; let those who have eyes, look." --Fenton Johnson, author, "Keeping Faith: A Skeptic's Journey Among Christian and Buddhist Monks" Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2001
ISBN 10: 1887752382ISBN 13: 9781887752381
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An exploration of the Buddhist tradition. Ananda K. Coomaraswamy and I.B. Horner have combined their efforts in producing both an exposition of Buddhist metaphysics and a selection of texts taken from the Buddha's own statements. This work should provide the reader with a total view both of the doctrine and the method of Buddhism. An exploration of the Buddhist tradition, offering both an exposition of Buddhist metaphysics and a selection of texts taken from the Buddha's own statements. This work should provide the reader with a total view both of the doctrine and the method of Buddhism. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2011
ISBN 10: 1891785788ISBN 13: 9781891785788
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The life of Thomas Merton was, to a great extent, one of dialogue with people who were either distant or dead. While forging just such a relationship with him, the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams explores the mind and influence of Thomas Merton through essays on such topics as the connection Merton had with Paul Evdokimov, the Orthodox theologian, and Karl Barth, the Reformed theologian. Rowan also takes note of the impact of books on Mertons thought, spanning from Fyodor Dostoevsky and Dietrich Bonhoeffer to St. John of the Cross. Through his essays, Williams shows that he and Merton share the regard that Christian life without a contemplative dimension is incomplete and, furthermore, that a contemplative life is accessible not only to those living in monasteries but to anyone who seeks an interiorized monasticism. The mystery of friendshipan enduring relationship held together not only by affinity, shared questions, and common interests but also by the awareness that each can help the other in pilgrimageis worthy of inclusion in the long list of additions to the Orthodox sacraments. As the bond between Rowan Williams and Thomas Merton bears witness, not all friendships depend on being of the same generation. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2006
ISBN 10: 1887752781ISBN 13: 9781887752787
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The story of Muhammad's Night Journey and Ascension, in which the Prophet travels from Mecca to Jerusalem to Heaven and back in the course of a single night, has enchanted Muslim audiences for centuries; but for the Sufi mystics, the tale took on a special significance, becoming a fulcrum for their teachings. This book includes a never-before-published translation of first-millenium Sufi writings on the Ascension, an extensive annotation and commentary, an edition of the original Arabic text, and an appendix containing invaluable material for the specialist. Finally, beautiful color plates of relevant Persian miniatures and Quranic manuscripts add rich visual accompaniments. The work will appeal to both a general audience and specialists interested in mysticism, Sufism, otherworldly journeys, medieval folklore, and Islamic studies. The story of Muhammad's Night Journey and Ascension, in which the Prophet travels from Mecca to Jerusalem to Heaven and back in the course of a single night, has enchanted Muslim audiences for centuries; but for the Sufi mystics, the tale took on a special significance, becoming a fulcrum for their teachings. This book includes a never-before-published translation of first-millenium Sufi writings on the Ascension, an extensive annotation and commentary, an edition of the original Arabic text, and an appendix containing invaluable material for the specialist. Finally, beautiful color plates of relevant Persian miniatures and Quranic manuscripts add rich visual accompaniments. The work will appeal to both a general audience and specialists interested in mysticism, Sufism, otherworldly journeys, medieval folklore, and Islamic studies. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 1999
ISBN 10: 1887752269ISBN 13: 9781887752268
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Each of thirteen short chapters is devoted to a prominent figure of the Christian church: St. Thomas Aquinas, Blessed Thomas Kempis, St. John Chrysostom, and St. Bernard. In this anthology of writings from the fathers of the Roman Church, Coomaraswamy shows that the invocation of the Holy Name extends throughout the history of Catholicism. Each of thirteen short chapters is devoted to a prominent figure of the christian church: St. Thomas Aquinas, Blessed Thomas Kempis, St. John Chrysostom, and St. Bernard. In this anthology of writings from the fathers of the Roman Church, Coomaraswamy shows that the invocation of the Holy Name extends throughout the history of Catholicism. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2018
ISBN 10: 1941610064ISBN 13: 9781941610060
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Cemalnur Sargut, the Turkish leader of the Rifa'i Sufi order, occupies a special place in the intellectual and social landscape of contemporary Islam. This is so for multiple reasons. As a female Sufi teacher who commands a loyal and active worldwide following, especially in Turkey, Sargut's career as a scholar and Sufi leader represents an important case study in the dynamics of contemporary global Sufism. This volume represents the first text in English translation that brings together some of her major discourses and teachings as presented to her students through the genre of oral discourses. More Specifically, the discourses that form the core of this book were collected through oral interviews with Cemalnur conducted by her students as part of a weekly program aired on a national Turkish radio station. The original Turkish transcription on which this English translation is based is titled Dinle (Listen), and was published in 2012 by Nefes press.1 Cemalnur has been actively training disciples and students in the teachings and practices of the Rifa'i Sufi order for the last forty years. While her oral and written discourses are widely available in Turkish, they have until now remained inaccessible to an English language audience. This book seeks to address this lacuna by introducing key aspects of her thought and spiritual orientation in English. In this brief introduction I wish to provide readers a broad outline of the key themes and concepts that animate the lineaments of Cemalnur's thoughts as presented in this book. In addition, I also hope to provide readers with the intellectual and institutional context in which one might be able to place Cemalnur's thought and scholarly career. Moreever, I will also have the occasion to discuss the literary genre within Sufism and Islamic literature that corresponds to the kind of oral teachings and sermons that populate the pages of this book. Finally I will briefly explain the stylistic decisions and choices that were made in the presentation of this text. As a female Sufi teacher, Cemalnur Sargut commands a loyal and active worldwide following, especially in Turkey. This volume represents the first text in English translation that brings together some of her major discourses and teachings as presented to her students through the genre of oral discourses. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2014
ISBN 10: 189178529XISBN 13: 9781891785290
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Huston Smith is recognized and revered as the preeminent teacher of world religions while being a prolific author and scholar. His bestselling The World's Religions, sold more than two million copies and is still the most popular introduction to comparative religion. Huston Smith followed a lifelong spiritual quest that led him around the world many times. He studied the world's religions and mystical traditions directly with Aldous Huxley, D. T. Suzuki, J. Krishnamurti, Alan Watts, Paul Tillich, Reinhold Niebuhr, the Dalai Lama, Joseph Campbell, Ram Dass, and a host of others. Huston, as a renowned philosopher of religion, taught at WashingtonUniversity, M.I.T., SyracuseUniversity, and the University of California-Berkeley, and during his career helped shape the contemporary face of comparative religion, interfaith dialogue, and religious tolerance. As a seeker, he became a citizen of the world, plunging into its various spiritual traditions. His many insights and adventures fill this compelling and edifying book, the authorized biography of a 21st-century spiritual giant. Huston Smith is recognized and revered as the preeminent teacher of world religions while being a prolific author and scholar. As a seeker, he became a citizen of the world, plunging into its various spiritual traditions. His many insights and adventures fill this compelling book, the authorized biography of a 21st-century spiritual giant. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2005
ISBN 10: 1887752692ISBN 13: 9781887752695
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Rare glimpses of two 20th-century Sufi saints are offered in this work: the eminent Shaykh al-Alawi and the lesser-known woman saint Fatima al-Yashrutiyya, both of whom continued on the Sufi path even as they watched their world crumble. Shaykh al-Alawi's influence was pivotal to the spiritual development of Thomas Merton, who looked to al-Alawi's writings and teachings in his own practice. Fatima al-Yashrutiyya is a rare example of a literate Muslim woman living a public spiritual life. Readers will see a new side of the Sufi Path from her uncompromising viewpoint, and can catch an uncommon glimpse of life in the early 20th century for a spiritual seeker, writer, and self-educated woman in the Muslim world. These essays represent Islam in its esoteric dimension and raise issues of regional unrest and colonial intervention that are still relevant. Through the words of these two saints the world of the Sufi brotherhood is opened, revealing an underlying theme of the oneness of Allah. Rare glimpses of two 20th-century Sufi saints are offered in this work: the eminent Shaykh al-Alawi and the lesser-known woman saint Fatima al-Yashrutiyya, both of whom continued on the Sufi path even as they watched their world crumble. Shaykh al-Alawi's influence was pivotal to the spiritual development of Thomas Merton, who looked to al-Alawi's writings and teachings in his own practice. Fatima al-Yashrutiyya is a rare example of a literate Muslim woman living a public spiritual life. Readers will see a new side of the Sufi Path from her uncompromising viewpoint, and can catch an uncommon glimpse of life in the early 20th century for a spiritual seeker, writer, and self-educated woman in the Muslim world. These essays represent Islam in its esoteric dimension and raise issues of regional unrest and colonial intervention that are still relevant. Through the words of these two saints the world of the Sufi brotherhood is opened, revealing an underlying theme of the oneness of Allah. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2021
ISBN 10: 1887752226ISBN 13: 9781887752220
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The renowned scholar Eva de Vitray Meyerovitch (1909-1999) was educated by nuns and went on to study Christian theology at the Sorbonne, taking degrees in law and ancient Greek philosophy. Yet a chance reading of Rumi inspired her to learn Persian in order to translate and make his works available for the French-speaking world. This dedication became her life's work. Her profound understanding of Rumi - which only a translator can truly attain - made it possible for her to bridge the two cultures in which she comfortably lived - modern day France and the 13th century Turkey of Rumi as well as the Islamic world today. These interviews take us on a breathtaking journey of faith, introducing us along the way to a wide range of thinkers - such as her extraordinary mentor Louis Massignon, and the rector of Cairo's Azhar University where she taught, as well as anecdotes involving her numerous personal friendships and professional encounters. Her moving, challenging, noble and often humorous story highlights the beauty that comes from a life of faith lived through the lens of her spiritual master Rumi. These interviews with renowned scholar Eva de Vitray Meyerovitch take us on a breathtaking journey of faith, introducing us along the way to a wide range of thinkers. Her moving, challenging, noble and often humorous story highlights the beauty that comes from a life of faith lived through the lens of her spiritual master Rumi. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2012
ISBN 10: 1891785834ISBN 13: 9781891785832
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Unlike most English-language books on Sufismwhich tend to reflect on the sociocultural orientations of the modern Westthis account provides a window into the living Sufism of the Khalidi-Naqshbandi of Kurdistan. In this sense, Sufism is quite unique as it contextualizes the practice both historically and within the Islamic religious milieu. With reviews on the 25 stations experienced by Sufis, from repentance to servanthood, this reference also discusses 15 common altered states of consciousness as well as technical terms, praiseworthy and blameworthy attributes, and the Naqshbandi path. Given its comprehensive content, this book offers a solid basis upon which to understand authentic Sufi practice. Unlike most English-language books on Sufism - which tend to reflect on the sociolcutural orientations of the modern West - this account provides a window into the living Sufism of the Khalidi-Naqshbandi of Kurdistan. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2017
ISBN 10: 1891785745ISBN 13: 9781891785740
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Thomas Mertons mature monastic perspectives included his increasing openness to persons of other faith traditions that included Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism. Through personal contacts and by correspondence, Merton practiced hospitality to experiences of faith by those seeking God in ways that might differ from but also complement his own Roman Catholicism. This volume explores Mertons dialogues with Protestants, especially with Protestant seminary professors and their students from Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky, who would visit him in his hermitage that had originally been built to house these interfaith dialogues. The volume displays Merton and his Protestant interlocutors at their ecumenical best, listening to one another in a communion marked by love and hope. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2017
ISBN 10: 1941610315ISBN 13: 9781941610312
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In The Mysteries of Purification (Kitab asrar al tahara), the third of the forty books of the Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya' 'ulum al-din), Abu Hamid al-Ghazali explains the fundamentals of the purification that is necessary in order to perform the five daily prayers. In this the third of the forty books of the Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya ulum al-din), Abu Hamid al-Ghazali explains the fundamentals of the purification that is necessary in order to perform the five daily prayers. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2012
ISBN 10: 1891785842ISBN 13: 9781891785849
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Written by 18th-century Moroccan scholar and mystic Ahmad ibn Ajiba, this book defines Sufic terminology. Based on four published Arabic editions of the Miraj and two manuscript versions, this translation is supplemented by excerpts from some of Ibn Ajibas other works, which offer insights about the essential notions of Sufism: repentance, integrity, love, patience, gratitude, and the Eternal Wine. A comprehensive compilation, this bilingual editionArabic and Englishcelebrates Ahmad ibn Ajibas belief that coming to know and reflect upon these notions could be, in itself, a sort of ascending meditative journey. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2011
ISBN 10: 1891785303ISBN 13: 9781891785306
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The first ever translation of the volume written by spiritual leader Ja'far al-Sadiq, this compilation explains Islamic scripture on the spiritual and universal level. Making apparent the commonalities of theme and practice with other spiritual traditions, this in-depth analysis presents the earliest mystical commentaries on the Qur'an and considers the historical relationship between Sufism and Shiism. Filled with copious explanatory notes, this record discloses the wealth of Islamic teachings gathered from traditional sages and examined by scholars. The mystical Qur'an commentary attributed by the Sufis to Imam Ja Spiritual Gems is the first ever full translation of this important corpus from al-Iadiq. Complete with analytical introduction and scholarly notes, the book contains detailed exposition of the methods and levels of scriptural interpretation used in this commentary and of the cognate ontological continuity between the levels of the human microcosm. The in-depth analysis of the exegetical comments reveals a process of subtle alchemy in keeping with Ja The spirituality of this text is a truly mystical encounter with the truths enunciated by philosophy and religion. In addition to surmounting temporal differences, the inner landscape of the commentary rises above formal differences; by virtue of consisting purely of qualities, it is as relevant today as it was in earlier times. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2012
ISBN 10: 1891785893ISBN 13: 9781891785894
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ahmad Sirhindi is considered one of the founding figures of the renowned Naqshbandi-Mujaddidi Sufi lineage. In this book, Sirhindi's principal teachings, originally written in Persian, are translated into English and explained in detail. Offering access to the spiritual experiences and contemplative practices of a great 16th-century Sufi, this account demonstrates why there are so few other texts that have continued to impact Muslims in the eastern Islamic world. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Fons Vitae,US, Kentucky, 2016
ISBN 10: 1941610153ISBN 13: 9781941610152
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Book of Knowledge is the foundation of the forty books of the Revival of the Religious Sciences, Imam al-Ghazali's magnum opus. In the Book of Knowledge, he defines knowledge, its relation to faith, theology, and jurisprudence. The book deals with the virtue of knowledge from both rational and traditional points of view. It elucidates the types of knowledge and the nature of people's obligation to seek knowledge. Imam al-Ghazali defines jurisprudence and theology as branches of Islamic knowledge, then outlines those fields that people incorrectly consider to be Islamic disciplines, and distinguishes the praiseworthy from the blameworthy. He describes in detail the perils of disputation and the reasons people engage in debate and dialectics. He also considers the conduct incumbent on the teacher and student, and warns of the perils that can befall those pursuing knowledge. Finally, Imam al-Ghazali discusses the virtues and categories of the intellect and the prophetic traditions related to it. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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