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"Trenchant with adventure magnificently described (Christian Science Monitor) 19th/20th-century autobiography.

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Explains the inner and outer meanings of the prayer, a central practice for Muslims. The author explains the acts involved in the outward elements of the prayer and outlines which of these acts are obligatory and which are sunna. He then discusses...

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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 con...

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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.

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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 p...

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The reasons for the importance of Mary as a spiritual figure in Islam are detailed in this volume, providing traditional scholarly discussions about Mary's life and her characteristics of devotion and piety.

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This collection is comprised of essays by scholars, Merton's own Sufi poems, books reviews of Sufi texts, edited transcriptions of his lectures on Sufism given to the Trappist novices at the Abbey of Gethsemani, and a selections of works from whic...

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This unique study defines two aspects of modern society--sports and culture--from a traditional perspective, carefully examining their sacred origin and their relevance throughout history in philosophical and religious thought.

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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 a...

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This is the narrative of a dedicated seeker after true knowledge and salvation discovered the peace of the inner life and discipline of mystical spirituality.

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This work, in its accessible question-and-answer format, offers profound insights into the practical day-to-day aspects of the master-disciple relationship.

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- An anthology of poems, essays, interviews, and artwork by men and women inspired by monasteries, monastic life, and contemplative living in both Eastern and Western traditions...experiences of the marvelous, whether in mundane life or within the...

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This title discusses Thomas Merton's discovery of and developing relationship with Judaism. It features Merton's correspondence with Jewish scholars and participation in the Catholic Church's opening to respect for Jewish faith and spirituality, e...

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There are many books in English which present Sufi doctrine, but few which can be used as practical travel guides along the Path. The Book of Assistance is today in widespread use among Sufi teachers in Arabia, Indonesia, and East Africa. Presente...

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Every religious tradition or metaphysical worldview involves a system of powerful symbols, most of which bear common meanings across cultures, continents, and time. This volume, complete with a 9th century Quranic manuscript, explores the signific...

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Two foundational texts, enhanced by a third, "The Nature of Buddhist Art," are concerned not only with providing a language for reading the artistic and linguistic symbols for Buddhism, but also show how these symbols are conducive to se...

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This pocket encyclopedia is more than simply a book on Hinduism; it is a summing up of the principles and concepts that lie at the base of all the great faith traditions. Through an abundance of illustrations, diagrams, photographs, and outlines t...

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<div>This book covers the story of the Ka'bah, Mecca, the Pilgrimage, and Medina from&nbsp;the earliest traditions through the fall of the Ottoman Empire and up to the short-lived Hashemite Kingdom that followed it in the Hejaz and made ...

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In Islam, two sources are used to explain the religion and its laws: the Qur'an, a revered text, and the hadith, the sayings and activities of the Prophet Muhammad as reported by friends and followers during his lifetime. This skilled translation,...

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Providing commentary on three oft-recited chapters of the Holy Qur'an, this excerpt of the monumental discourse by 18th-century mystic and scholar Ahmad ibn 'Ajiba presents both an example of Islamic erudition based on traditional sources as well ...

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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 expos...

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Thorough and enlightening, this account examines the religious practices of Islam. From discourses on reciting the Qur'an and abiding by the five pillars of Islam--profession of faith, prayers, fasting, giving of alms, and pilgrimage--to the role ...

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The Removal of confusion is a compendium of insights from the Muslim Sufi tradition concerning the path to realizing the experiential knowledge of Allah. This is the first English translation of any major text of the Tijani Tariqa.

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The traditions of the Prophet of Islam are, after the Qu'ran, the most important source for every aspect of Islamic life and thought. Ranging in topic from prayer to economic activity, hygiene to politics, ethics to aesthetics, and law to metaphys...

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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 ...

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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 presen...

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This illustrated tale introduces children to the wondrous teachings from the Muslim theologian and mystic al-Ghazali (10581111CE) This enchanting tale illustrates how that the human heart is like a rusty mirror which, when polished through beautif...

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