Studies in Islamic Mysticism

R. A. Nicholson

ISBN 10: 0521295467 / ISBN 13: 9780521295468

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1985

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Former library book in good condition. Contents mostly clean and bright, with pages free from notes or highlighting. A presentable used copy with no major defects. Publisher's note: Professor Nicholson examines the life, work and teaching of three of the most important of the early Súfís. These great mystics were almost legendary figures whose tombs became holy shrines. Súfism, as Professor Nicholson suggests, lies at the heart both of the religious philosophy and the popular religion of Islam. Size: 21.6 x 14 x 1.7 cm. xii, 282 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Religion & Theology; ISBN: 0521295467. ISBN/EAN: 9780521295468. Add. Inventory No: 251014REB0173370.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Studies in Islamic Mysticism
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521295467
• ISBN 13: 9780521295468
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Religion & Theology

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Synopsis

Mysticism is such a vital element in Islam that without some understanding of its ideas and of the particular forms which they assume it is hard to penetrate below the surface of Muslim religious life. In this book, which was first published in 1921, Professor Nicholson examines the life, work and teaching of three of the most important of the early Súfís - the Persians Abú Sa'íd (937–1049) and Al-Jílí (1365–1406), and the Cairene Arab Ibnu l-Fárid (1182–1235). These great mystics were almost legendary figures; possessors of occult and mysterious powers, whose tombs became holy shrines. They were regarded in effect as saints, but saints canonised by the people while still living, not posthumously by the church. Súfism, as Professor Nicholson suggests, lies at the heart both of the religious philosophy and the popular religion of Islam.

Book Description

Professor Nicholson examines the life, work and teaching of three of the most important of the early Súfís. These great mystics were almost legendary figures whose tombs became holy shrines. Súfism, as Professor Nicholson suggests, lies at the heart both of the religious philosophy and the popular religion of Islam.