Sufism is the heart of the Islamic tradition. Its teachings, which
synthesize the ways of knowledge and love, are founded upon many of
the most beautiful verses of the Quran and the sayings of the
Prophet Muhammad. Through an unbroken succession of wise and
ecstatic voices - many of whom were among the greatest poets of
both the Arabic and Persian languages - the doctrine of Sufism has
been a constant fountain of spiritual illumination throughout its
long history for seekers both within and outside Islam. The Mystics
Of Islam, first published in 1914, has long been recognized as a
classic and definitive introduction to the message of Sufism. In
this short but comprehensive work, R.A. Nicholson - who was one of
the greatest Islamic scholars of the early 20th century - provides
the general reader with an easy approach to the study of Islamic
mysticism. He gives a broad outline of Sufism and describes the key
principles, methods and characteristic features of the inner life
as it has been lived by Muslims of every class and condition from
the 8th century onwards. Many quotations are given, mainly in the
author's own fine translations from the original Arabic and Persian
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