The Gift of the Robe: Uwaiysieh - Softcover

Safa Ali Michael Newman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0918437156 ISBN 13: 9780918437150

Publisher: International Association of Sufism, 2000

Synopsis

For many Sufis, Uways-i-Gharan is a symbol of the only manner of receiving knowledge and reciving the meaning of the message of the teaching. Uways' manner has become a way of belief followed by many Sufis and is known as Uwaysi. This book is a precious treasure of Islamic Gnosticism and an introduction to the way of Uways.

About this title

About the Author:

Safa Ali Uwaiysi Michael Newman has been a student and researcher in the study if Uwaiysi Sudism for many years. He is also a dedicated practitioner of Sufism under the guidance and supervision of his teachers, Shah Nazar Seyed Dr. Ali Kianfar and Seyedeh Dr. Nahid Angha, who were disciples of Moulana Shah Maghsoud. He has given lectures on Sufism throughout the United States and currently teaches classes on Sufism at the Institute for Sufi Studes in Northern California. Mr. Newman has published articles appearing in Sufism: An Inquiry and leads regular gatherings of Sufis in the San Franciso Bay Area. As a parent of two young children, he also has a particular interest in programs for children and leads a regular Sufi gathering for children of Sufis.

Review:

A comprehensive guide to the historical and spiritual dimensions of Uwaiysi Sufism. --Sufism: An Inquiry, March 2001

About this edition

• Publisher: International Association of Sufism
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0918437156
• ISBN 13: 9780918437150
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112