Islamic Mysticism (Themes in Islamic Studies)
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (532 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9004194622 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 358 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Since 1991 he has lived and worked in the United States and (briefly) in Britain. . (1986) in Islamic Studies, Institute of Oriental Studies, Soviet Academy of Sciences, is Professor of Islamic Studies at the Department of Near Eastern Studies, University of Michigan. Alexander D. He has numerous publications on these subjects, including five books. His research interests include Islamic mys
It combines chronological and personality-based approaches to the subject with a thematic discussion of major Sufi notions and institutions. This second paperback edition contains a number of corrections and additions. Sufism is examined from a variety of different perspectives: as a vibrant social institution, a specific form of artistic expression (mainly poetic), an ascetic and contemplative practice, and a distinct intellectual tradition that derived its vitality from a continual dialogue with other strands of Islamic thought. The book provides a general survey of the history of Islamic mysticism (Sufism) since its inception up to the present. The book emphasizes the broad variety of Sufism's interactions with the society and its institutions from an ascetic withdrawal from the world to an active involvement in its affairs by individual Sufi masters and organizations. Islamic Mysticism by Alexander Knysh is a comprehensive survey of the fascinating world of Islamic Mysticism that continues to play an important role in Muslim communities world-wide.
"Sound introduction to Islamic mysticism" according to A Customer. The book provides a general survey of the history of Islamic mysticism (Sufism) since its inception up to modern times. It combines chronological and personality-based approaches to the subject with a thematic discussion of principal Sufi notions and institutions. As a general introduction the volume obviously serves a need. Sufism is examined from a variety of different perspectives: as a vibrant social institution, a specific form of artistic expression (mainly poetic), an ascetic and contemplative practice, and a distinctive intellectual tradition t
'a well argued summary of recent scholarship that for those questions it treats will certainly be the standard tool of reference for some years to come.' Lutz Berger, Journal of Semitic Studies, 2001. 'Knysh's book is now the best historical survey of the Sufi tradition in English .' --William Chittick, International Journal of Middle East Studies, 2001 . Pierre Lory, BCAI, 2002. 'une livre utile, nourrissant, fournissant d une manière classique, commode et accessible au public occidental le point des recherches universitaires contemporaines sur la question