Both in everyday language and religious metaphor, the heart
often embodies the true self and is considered to be the seat of
emotion in many cultures. Many Muslim thinkers have attempted to
clarify the nature of Sufism using its metaphorical image,
particularly in the tenth and eleventh centuries.
This book examines the work of Ab T lib al-Makk and his wider
significance within the Sufi tradition, with a focus on the role of
the heart. Analysing his most significant work, "Q t al-qul b" (
The Nourishment of Hearts ), the author goes beyond an examination
of the themes of the book to explore its influence not only in the
writing of Sufis, but also of Hanbal and Jewish scholars.
Providing a comprehensive overview of the world of al-Makk and
presenting extracts from his book on religious characteristics of
the heart with selected passages in translation for the first time
in English, this book will give readers a better understanding not
only of the essential features of Sufism, but also the nature of
mysticism and its relation to monotheistic faiths.
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