
Length6h 12m
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In "Mystics and Saints of Islam," Claud Field offers a profound exploration of the spiritual landscape of Islamic mysticism, or Sufism, through the lives of its most revered practitioners. Field's literary style transcends mere biography; he intricately weaves historical narratives with rich theological insights, illustrating how these figures embody the pursuit of divine love and inner enlightenment. The book contextualizes its subjects within the broader arc of Islamic tradition, reflecting the tensions and synergies between mysticism and orthodoxy, thus inviting readers to engage deeply with the nuances of faith in the Islamic world. Claud Field, a noted English scholar and an early 20th-century figure in the study of religious traditions, was profoundly influenced by the cultural and spiritual exchanges of his time. His academic pursuits and travels throughout the Islamic world allowed him firsthand access to various mystical practices. This biographical insight informs his writing, as Field seeks not only to document but also to celebrate the transformative power of Sufism amidst the complexities of burgeoning modernity. I highly recommend "Mystics and Saints of Islam" to readers interested in spiritual literature, religious studies, or cultural history. Field's rich prose provides a compelling entry point into Islamic mysticism, making this book an essential addition to both scholarly collections and personal libraries seeking to understand Sufism's place within a diverse and evolving faith.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length6 hrs 12 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2PREFACE
3PANTHEISTIC SUFISM5
4II.—EARLIER PHASES
5III.—THE LOVE OF GOD AND ECSTASY
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6HASAN BASRI8 (d 728 ad)
7RABIA, THE WOMAN SUFI
8IBRAHIM BEN ADHAM PRINCE OF BALKH (d 875)
9FUDHAYL BEN AYAZ, THE HIGHWAYMAN (d 803 ad)
10BAYAZID BASTAMI (d 874 ad)
11ZU'N NUN OF EGYPT (d 860 ad)
12MANSUR HALLAJ (d 922 ad)
13HABIB AJAMI (d 773 ad)
14AVICENNA (IBN SINA) (ad 980-1037)
15"THE SOUL.
16AL GHAZZALI (ad 1058—1111)
17FARIDUDDIN ATTAR (ad 1119-1229)
18story of the sheikh sanaan.
19the angel gabriel and the infidel.
20the clay of which man is made.
21the dead criminal.
22anecdote of bayazid bastami.
23SUHRAWARDY54 (1153-1191 ad)
24JALALUDDIN RUMI
25SHARANI, THE EGYPTIAN (ad 1550)
26MULLAH SHAH (d 1661)
27MOHAMMEDAN CONVERSIONS
28A MOHAMMEDAN EXPOSITION OF SUFISM BY IBN KHALDOUN
29CHRISTIAN ELEMENTS IN MOHAMMEDAN LITERATURE
30CHRIST IN MODAMMEDAN TRADITION.