Sufism

by Dr. Ronald Grisell

Overview

Presented in an easy-to-read format, Sufism not only gives a detailed account of the major practices of Sufism but also traces the development and lineage of the faith in the major centers. Sufism also contains examples of important Sufi verse, a detailed explanation of the major religious practices, a first hand description of ceremonies at a temple and a bibliography of literature related to Sufism in English and Persian (Farsi) for serious students.
TOC:
Foreword
Islamic Sects
Names
Summary
Key Dates, Words, People & Works In Sufism
The Theory, Practices And Origins Of Sufism
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL BACKGROUND
History
The Morshed
The Salek
Ablution
The Khaneghah
The Khergheh
CHAPTER 2: SUFI THEORY AND TERMINOLOGY
Literature And Practice
The Forty Stages
CHAPTER 3: INFLUENCES AND ORIGINS
Sufism And Sophism
The "Wearers Of Wool"
Safa
Tasawof
The Origins Of Sufism
Sufism and Buddhism
The First Sufis
CHAPTER 4: HISTORICAL CENTERS OF BAGHDAD, KHURASAN AND SHIRAZ
The Center at Baghdad
The Center at Khurasan
The Center at Shiraz
CHAPTER 5: THE PRESENT CENTERS OF KURDESTAN, KARAJ AND THE REMAINING BRANCHES OF SUFISM IN IRAN
Center At Kurdestan
Center At Karaj
The Remaining Branches
CHAPTER 6: THE OVEYSSI SCHOOL FOR SUFISM AT KARAJ
The Master Of The School
Sessions Of The School
Ceremonies Where The Cloak Is Worn
Seyr Va Solook
Appendix
References
Glossary
Index
END

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013982765
Publisher:	Ross Books
Publication date:	02/22/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	112
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Dr Grisell is instrumental in the founding of the International Association of Sufism