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This book unlocks the secrets of the seven degrees through which
the soul progresses as it travels the Sufi Path to its Lord. It
teaches the novice how to transform the Inciting Soul the lowest
and most egotistic of the self's manifestations, into the
Reproachful Soul, which must then become Inspired, Serene,
Contented, and Found Pleasing until it attains the ultimate degree
of sanctity and wholeness as the Perfect Soul. To achieve this
progressive purification of the self, special Sufi practices,
litanies and attitudes of mind are recommended. Both practical and
profound, this book offers a concise manual of Sufi teaching on the
Way to spiritual liberation.
This volume answers many of the questions often asked by seekers of
inward illumination. It also includes the author's commentary on a
poem concerning inner wayfaring which speaks of the most exalted
stations of the path and goes on to explain a number of paradoxes
of the Way. These points are illustrated with references to the
famous mystical poems of Ibn al-Farid and Abu Madyan.
Answering questions from scholars and travelers on the Sufi path,
this core statement of Sufi belief explains confusing and obscure
points of devoted practice. The discussion covers the beliefs of
the Pole of Time and the Circle of Saints, the states of extinction
and subsistence, the nature of universal existence, and technical
points concerning the relationship between master and novice. There
are also rulings on more practical questions about the respective
merits of fame and obscurity, the correct way to worship the
spirits of the dead, and the causes of civil war. The book is also
notable for a fascinating stylistic technique: the curt and
pitiless dismissals of all questions not on the traveler's path.
Thorough and enlightening, this account examines the religious
practices of Islam. From discourses on reciting the Qur'an and
abiding by the five pillars of Islam--profession of faith, prayers,
fasting, giving of alms, and pilgrimage--to the role of "taqwa"--or
God fearing--in attaining a good ending to life, this comprehensive
guide touches upon many essential aspects of Islam. Additional
chapters cover "Ruinous Things," such as arrogance, resentful envy,
and avarice, as well as "Saving Things," including repentance,
sincerity, reflection, and short hopes.
This biography of the saint and Iman Abdallah al-Haddad takes
readers into the fascinating world and spiritual life of 17th- and
early 18th-century Yemen. The life of this renown spiritual
master--whose teachings and personal example continue to influence
lives around the world--is examined, from his early attraction to
Sufi poetry and visit to the tomb of the prophet Hud to his rise as
a Sufi master, his Hajj journey to Mecca, and his death. The
biographical facts of al-Haddad's life are interspersed with 35
black and white photographs and ruminations on his spiritual
teachings, including his take on the "nine stages of certainty,"
the five investitures of "taqwa," the stages of gnosis, and
"karamat" and super natural events. Sufi practitioners, historians,
and anthropologists will come to a deeper understanding of this
timeless and enduring tradition with this fascinating record of a
seminal Sufi master.
Profound illnesses call for profound remedies, and when nothing
less than radical change will do, courage is essential to survival.
Authentic traditional Islam provides a holistic and historically
proven alternative. In this timely book, Dr. Mostafa al-Badawi
shows that the revealed knowledge is the source of traditional
wisdom, and that the Islamic faith and civilization has a
verifiable track record of healing individual and social
disintegration. The author presents a penetrating diagnosis of the
illness of humanity today, together with a fascinating overview of
the Islamic metaphysic, unearthing its spiritual and moral values
and its timeless relevance and applicability. Man And The Universe
is a compelling and urgently needed piece of writing about what we
human beings are, where we stand, and what we can do about it.
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