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
Abu Talib al-Makki and his wider significance within the Sufi
tradition, with a focus on the role of the heart. Analysing his
most significant work, Qut al-qulub ('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
Hanbali and Jewish scholars. Providing a comprehensive overview of
the world of al-Makki 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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