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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > Mysticism

Al-Ghazali on Conduct in Travel - Book XVII of the Revival of the Religious Sciences (Paperback): Abu Hamid al-Ghazali Al-Ghazali on Conduct in Travel - Book XVII of the Revival of the Religious Sciences (Paperback)
Abu Hamid al-Ghazali; Translated by Leonard Librande
R459 R418 Discovery Miles 4 180 Save R41 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

"Al-Ghazali on Conduct in Travel" is a translation of the seventeenth book of the "Revival of the Religious Sciences" (Ihya Ulum al-Din), which is widely regarded as the greatest work of Muslim spirituality. In "Al-Ghazali on Conduct in Travel", Abu Hamid al-Ghazali uncovers, as elsewhere in the "Revival", the mystical and religious dimension of one of humanity's most basic needs: in this instance, travel.---In Chapter One, Ghazali begins by providing the reader with the four reasons for travel, which include for the quest for knowledge and to flee from harm and danger. The advantages gained from travelling are also described by Ghazali-for example, the disciplining of the soul through exposure to the harsh conditions of travel as well as the acquisition of virtue and self-knowledge. Ghazali then explains what the seven proper conducts of travels-both outward conduct and inward conduct-consist of. In Chapter Two, Ghazali provides a practical chapter on the use of religious concessions while travelling, and concludes with a final chapter on how the traveller is to establish the proper direction and times for prayer. "Al-Ghazali on Conduct in Travel" will be of interest to all those wishing to explore the disciplining qualities of everyday activities applied here to the spiritual dimension of travelling.---In this new edition, the Islamic Texts Society has included the translation of Abu Hamid al-Ghazali's own Introduction to the "Revival of the Religious Sciences" which gives the reasons that caused him to write the work, the structure of the whole of the Revival and places each of the chapters in the context of the others.

The Beloved Prophet - An Illustrated Biography In Rhyme (Hardcover): ZAAHIED SALLIE The Beloved Prophet - An Illustrated Biography In Rhyme (Hardcover)
ZAAHIED SALLIE; Illustrated by Saaid Rahbeeni
R699 R648 Discovery Miles 6 480 Save R51 (7%) Ships in 5 - 7 working days

Many biographers have written about Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam, but none have employed this literary device to relate his story in detail. The Beloved Prophet: An Illustrated Biography in Rhyme is a story overflowing with emotion and sentiment, presented in the most compressed literary style. This is not the only element that sets this unique biography apart. Combined with these verses are beautiful hand-drawn artwork that further animates the spirit of this profound story. The book comprises of fifty-two chapters, each with its corresponding artwork, 624 stanzas and 2,496 verses to delight a variety of palates ranging from the young to the old.

Revealed Grace - The Juristic Sufism of Ahmad Sirhindi (1564-1624) (Paperback): Arthur F. Buehler Revealed Grace - The Juristic Sufism of Ahmad Sirhindi (1564-1624) (Paperback)
Arthur F. Buehler 1
R876 Discovery Miles 8 760 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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 access to the spiritual experiences and contemplative practices of a great 16th-century Sufi, this account demonstrates why there are so few other texts that have continued to impact Muslims in the eastern Islamic world.

Early Islamic Mysticism - Sufi, Qur'an, Mi'raj, Poetic and Theological Writings (Paperback): Michael A. Sells Early Islamic Mysticism - Sufi, Qur'an, Mi'raj, Poetic and Theological Writings (Paperback)
Michael A. Sells
R833 R732 Discovery Miles 7 320 Save R101 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"In these critical times nothing could be more valuable for the West than a rediscovery of its true spiritual heritage: books which were once the treasures of people, now rare and little known." Seyyed Hossein Nasr Early Islamic Mysticism: Sufi, Qur'an, Mi'raj, Poetic and Theological Writings translated, edited and with an introduction by Michael A. Sells preface by Carl W. Ernst God is the light of the heavens and earth. The light like the light of a lamp in a niche The lamp enclosed in a cover of glass The glass like a glistening star Kindled from the oil of a blessed tree An olive not of the East not of the West Its oil glows forth nearly without the touch of fire... Qur'an 24:35 The first centuries of Islam saw the development of Sufism as one of the world's major mystical traditions. Although the later Sufi writings by mystics such as Rumi are known and available in translation, access to the crucial early period of Islamic mysticism has been far more limited. This volume opens with an essay on the place of spirituality within the Islamic tradition. Immediately following are the foundation texts of the pre-Sufi spirituality: the Qur'an passages most important to the mystical tradition; the accounts of Muhammad's heavenly ascent (Mi'raj); and the crucial work of early poets in setting a poetic sensibility for speaking of union with the divine beloved. The volume then presents the sayings attributed to the key early figures of Islamic spirituality: Ja'far as-Saddiq, the Sixth Imam of the Shi'ite Tradition; Rabi'a, the most famous woman saint of classical Islam; Muhasibi, the founder of Islamic moral psychology; Bistami, whose sayings on mystical union have generated fascination and controversy throughout the Islamic tradition; Tustari, a pioneer in the mystical interpretation of the Qur'an; Junayd, who helped place Sufi mysticism at the center of the Islamic tradition; Hallaj, famous for his ecstatic utterances and martyrdom; and Niffari, whose sayings are considered among the deepest mystical expressions within Islam. The sayings of these pioneers are embedded in the later stratum of analytical and synoptic writings of later Sufi thinkers: Sarraj; Sulami; Qushayri; and 'Attar. Extensive portions of these writers are translated into English for the first time.

Judaism's Ten Best Ideas - A Brief Guide for Seekers (Hardcover): Arthur Green Judaism's Ten Best Ideas - A Brief Guide for Seekers (Hardcover)
Arthur Green
R552 R506 Discovery Miles 5 060 Save R46 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Be-Ron Yahad - Studies in Jewish Thought and Theology in Honor of Nehemia Polen (Hardcover): Ariel Evan Mayse, Avraham Yizhak... Be-Ron Yahad - Studies in Jewish Thought and Theology in Honor of Nehemia Polen (Hardcover)
Ariel Evan Mayse, Avraham Yizhak Green
R3,286 Discovery Miles 32 860 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The present volume honours Rabbi Professor Nehemia Polen, one of those rare scholars whose religious teachings, spiritual writings, and academic scholarship have come together into a sustained project of interpretive imagination and engagement. Without compromising his intellectual integrity, his work brings forth the sacred from the mundane and expands the reach of Torah. He has shown us a path in which narrow scholarship is directly linked to a quest for ever-broadening depth and connectivity. The essays in this collection, from his students, colleagues, and friends, are a testament to his enduring impact on the scholarly community. The contributions explore a range of historical periods and themes, centering upon the fields dear to Polen's heart, but a common thread unites them. Each essay is grounded in deeply engaged textual scholarship casting a glance upon the sources that is at once critical and beneficent. As a whole, they seek to give readers a richer sense of the fabric of Jewish interpretation and theology, from the history of Jewish mysticism, the promise and perils of exegesis, and the contemporary relevance of premodern and early modern texts.

????? ????; ?????? ???, ??????, ????, ????, ??? (Russian, Hardcover): ??????? ??????? Книга Зоар; Ахарей мот, Кдошим, Эмор, Беар, Бех (Russian, Hardcover)
Михаэль Лайтман
R1,326 R1,133 Discovery Miles 11 330 Save R193 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Sufism and Jewish-Muslim Relations - The Derekh Avraham Order in Israel (Paperback): Yafia Katherine Randall Sufism and Jewish-Muslim Relations - The Derekh Avraham Order in Israel (Paperback)
Yafia Katherine Randall
R1,380 Discovery Miles 13 800 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In Israel there are Jews and Muslims who practice Sufism together. The Sufi' activities that they take part in together create pathways of engagement between two faith traditions in a geographical area beset by conflict. Sufism and Jewish Muslim Relations investigates this practice of Sufism among Jews and Muslims in Israel and examines their potential to contribute to peace in the area. It is an original approach to the study of reconciliation, situating the activities of groups that are not explicitly acting for peace within the wider context of grass-roots peace initiatives. The author conducted in-depth interviews with those practicing Sufism in Israel, and these are both collected in an appendix and used throughout the work to analyse the approaches of individuals to Sufism and the challenges they face. It finds that participants understand encounters between Muslim and Jewish mystics in the medieval Middle East as a common heritage to Jews and Muslims practising Sufism together today, and it explores how those of different faiths see no dissonance in the adoption of Sufi practices to pursue a path of spiritual progression. The first examination of the Derekh Avraham Jewish-Sufi Order, this is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Sufi studies, as well as those interested in Jewish-Muslim relations.

Ibn Al-Arabi's Fusus Al-Hikam - An Annotated Translation of "The Bezels of Wisdom" (Paperback): Binyamin Abrahamov Ibn Al-Arabi's Fusus Al-Hikam - An Annotated Translation of "The Bezels of Wisdom" (Paperback)
Binyamin Abrahamov
R2,079 R1,437 Discovery Miles 14 370 Save R642 (31%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Ibn al-Arabi's Fusus al-Hikam is a translation of one of the most important works written on Islamic Mysticism. Muhyi al-Din Ibn al-Arabi (1165-1240) is deemed the greatest mystic of Islam and his mystical philosophy has attracted the attention of both Muslims and non-Muslims from his time to the present day. Believing that the world is the self- manifestation of God, he claimed that all religions are equal and that the perfect human being is he who knows all the religious phenomena in the world. Fusus al-hikam examines the singular characteristics of twenty seven prophets of Islam and constitutes the best summary of Ibn al-Arabi's thought. The translation of these twenty seven chapters is preceded by an introduction that explains the main ideas of Ibn al-Arabi and is accompanied by explanatory notes to the text. Providing an easily accessible translation of one of the greatest mystics of Islam, Ibn al Arabi' Fusus al-Hikam is essential reading for students, scholars and researchers of Islamic Philosophy, Mysticism and Islamic Mysticism in particular.

Der Weg der Welt - Visionen der Hildegard von Bingen (grossdruck) (German, Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print... Der Weg der Welt - Visionen der Hildegard von Bingen (grossdruck) (German, Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
Hildegard von Bingen
R620 Discovery Miles 6 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Scriptural Exegesis - The Shapes of Culture and the Religious Imagination: Essays in Honour of Michael Fishbane (Hardcover):... Scriptural Exegesis - The Shapes of Culture and the Religious Imagination: Essays in Honour of Michael Fishbane (Hardcover)
Deborah A. Green, Laura S. Lieber
R4,477 R2,296 Discovery Miles 22 960 Save R2,181 (49%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Scriptural Exegesis gathers voices from an international community of scholars to consider the many facets of the history of biblical interpretation and to question how exegesis shapes spiritual and cultural creativity. Divided into four broadly chronological sections that chart a variety of approaches from ancient to modern times, the essays examine texts and problems rooted in the ancient world yet still of concern today. Nineteen chapters incorporate the expertise of contributors from a diverse range of disciplines, including ancient religion, philosophy, mysticism, and folklore. Each embraces the challenge of explicating complex and often esoteric writings in light of Michael Fishbane's groundbreaking work in exegesis.

Muslim Communities of Grace - The Sufi Brotherhoods in Islamic Religious Life (Paperback): Jamil Abun-Nasr Muslim Communities of Grace - The Sufi Brotherhoods in Islamic Religious Life (Paperback)
Jamil Abun-Nasr
R1,300 Discovery Miles 13 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Since the eighteenth century, adherence to Sufism, the mystical tradition of Islam, has been associated with membership in one of the Sufi brotherhoods. These brotherhoods constitute distinct religious communities within the general community of Islam. Jamil M. Abun-Nasr describes them as "communities of grace" because his readings in Sufi hagiographies have convinced him that divine grace is the central element of their system of beliefs.

In his reconstruction of the development of the Sufi tradition, Abun-Nasr examines the emergence of Sufism's central tenets and the factors that account for their appeal to Muslims in different lands. Drawing on original Sufi sources, he contends that, in their formative period, Sufi tenets were shaped by the caliphs' inability to live up to the ideal the Prophet represented in the Muslim community: that political leadership was a subordinate function of religious guidance. He also contends that the Sufi brotherhoods' form of religious communalism emerged from the adaptation of the spiritual authority that Sufis ascribed to their leaders to the Muslims' major pious concerns. In the last two chapters Abun-Nasr examines the reaction of the Sufi brotherhoods' shaykhs to European colonial rule, the campaign directed against them by Muslim reformers of the Salafiyya school, and the reliance of the independent Muslim states' rulers on their support in counteracting the hostility of the Muslim reformers, as well as, since the 1970s, the Islamists, to their secular development plans.

Writing the Sacred Journey - The Art and Practice of Spiritual Memoir (Paperback): Elizabeth J. Andrew Writing the Sacred Journey - The Art and Practice of Spiritual Memoir (Paperback)
Elizabeth J. Andrew
R406 R383 Discovery Miles 3 830 Save R23 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Drawing from her own experience as well as that of her students, Andrew offers many useful writing tips:
- Write a little every day. Produce small bursts of solid creative material without becoming overworked or overwhelmed.
- Create writing rituals. Find a favorite pen, notebook, and chair. Light a candle. Go to the same corner cafe.
- Be wild and fearless. Write whatever comes. There's always time later for focusing and cleaning up the writing.
- Find a writing community. A writing group or partner helps readers to stay motivated and keep writing.
- A unique book that shows readers how to write about spirituality and how to make your spiritual story accessible to others.
- Filled with thoughtful exercises and activities designed to teach readers new writing techniques.
- practical advice on generating and completing a manuscript.

Arizal - Prince des Kabbalistes (French, Hardcover): Raphael Afilalo Arizal - Prince des Kabbalistes (French, Hardcover)
Raphael Afilalo
R739 R660 Discovery Miles 6 600 Save R79 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Zur Anschauung Von Leben Bei Hildegard Von Bingen - Ein Schnittpunkt Von Poesie Und Theologie (German, Hardcover): Rebecca... Zur Anschauung Von Leben Bei Hildegard Von Bingen - Ein Schnittpunkt Von Poesie Und Theologie (German, Hardcover)
Rebecca Milena Fuchs
R3,887 Discovery Miles 38 870 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Beginning's End (Paperback): Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri Beginning's End (Paperback)
Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri
R350 R328 Discovery Miles 3 280 Save R22 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Collection of Sufi Rules of Conduct (Paperback): Abu Abd Al-Rahman Al-Sulami A Collection of Sufi Rules of Conduct (Paperback)
Abu Abd Al-Rahman Al-Sulami; Translated by Elena Biagi
R515 R467 Discovery Miles 4 670 Save R48 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

'A Collection of Sufi Rules of Conduct' ('Jawami Adab al-Sufiyya') was written by one of the foremost early masters of Sufism and is considered as the first work devoted to the description of the way of life and the customs of the Sufis. It represents an early attempt to illustrate the conformity of Sufi beliefs and manners with the Qur'an and the example of the Prophet ('Sunna'). 'A Collection of Sufi Rules of Conduct' is therefore not only a pioneering work of ethics and mysticism, it is also a summary of the views of Sufis up till the eleventh century. It was a major influence on the development of Sufism from the eleventh century onwards. The translation by Dr Elena Biagi includes an introduction that places the author in his historical, literary and religious context, and a general glossary of Sufi technical terms.

Return - Daily Inspiration for the Days of Awe (Hardcover): Erica Brown Return - Daily Inspiration for the Days of Awe (Hardcover)
Erica Brown
R571 Discovery Miles 5 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In Return: Daily Inspiration for the Days of Awe, Dr. Erica Brown, one of today's most sought-after Jewish educators, leads the reader on a transformative journey spanning the ten days between Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur. In her distinct interdisciplinary approach, Brown presents an original guide to teshuva that is both highly scholarly and deeply personal. For each day, the book offers a biblical- or rabbinic-themed essay, passages for textual study, and a practical exercise of self-improvement. The result is an engaging dialogue with both text and self, empowering Jews of all backgrounds to connect to the Days of Awe.

La exploracion dermica (Spanish, Hardcover): Idries Shah La exploracion dermica (Spanish, Hardcover)
Idries Shah
R534 Discovery Miles 5 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
A Life in Tears - Understanding Fethullah Gulen's Life and His Call to Service (Paperback): Salih Yucel A Life in Tears - Understanding Fethullah Gulen's Life and His Call to Service (Paperback)
Salih Yucel
R347 Discovery Miles 3 470 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
How I Found God in Everyone and Everywhere - An Anthology of Spiritual Memoirs (Hardcover): Andrew M Davis, Philip Clayton How I Found God in Everyone and Everywhere - An Anthology of Spiritual Memoirs (Hardcover)
Andrew M Davis, Philip Clayton; Contributions by Deepak Chopra, Richard Rohr, Rupert Sheldrake
R657 Discovery Miles 6 570 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Reading the Zohar - A Sacred Text of Kabbalah (Hardcover): Pinchas Giller Reading the Zohar - A Sacred Text of Kabbalah (Hardcover)
Pinchas Giller
R2,825 Discovery Miles 28 250 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Comprising well over a thousand pages of densely written Aramaic, the compilation of texts known as the Zohar represents the collective wisdom of various strands of Jewish mysticism, or kabbalah, up to the thirteenth century. This massive work continues to provide the foundation of much Jewish mystical thought and practice to the present day. In this book, Pinchas Giller examines certaing sections of the Zohar and the ways in which the central doctrines of classical kabbalah took shape around them.

God in All Moments - Mystical and Practical Spiritual Wisdom from Hasidic Masters (Paperback): Or N. Rose, Ebn D. Leader God in All Moments - Mystical and Practical Spiritual Wisdom from Hasidic Masters (Paperback)
Or N. Rose, Ebn D. Leader
R420 R393 Discovery Miles 3 930 Save R27 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Mystical and practical wisdom for daily life.

The least known of the Hasidic masters teachings the "hanhagot, " or spiritual practices are at the heart of this book. These short lists of instructions were created for their followers, inspirational treasures intended to be carried with you at all times. They were to be read again and again providing spiritual guidance, centering, and aid in bringing joy and God s presence into daily life.

Practical, personal, and wise, these brief teachings range from straightforward instructions to visualization exercises, meditations, and mantras. Also included are the "hanhagot" of two neo-Hasidic thinkers: the modern journalist and mystic Hillel Zeitlin (1871 1942), and the contemporary theologian Arthur Green.

God of Love - A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity and Islam (Hardcover): Mirabai Starr God of Love - A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity and Islam (Hardcover)
Mirabai Starr
R653 Discovery Miles 6 530 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Heart and the Fountain - An Anthology of Jewish Mystical Experiences (Paperback): Joseph Dan The Heart and the Fountain - An Anthology of Jewish Mystical Experiences (Paperback)
Joseph Dan
R638 Discovery Miles 6 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This anthology offers a comprehensive look at key texts of the Jewish mystical tradition and the Kabbalah. The selections range from the earliest archetypes and sources of the late Antiquity, important kabalistic works, and mystics throughout the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Early Modern Period up to modern Hasidism. Internationally recognized scholar of Jewish mysticism, Joseph Dan, sets the text in chronological order and provides a historical perspective with introductory material.

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