Publisher's Synopsis
This illustrated text introduces the reader to Sufism, tracing its history, practice and principles from the teachings of the prophet Muhammad to its development as the mystical aspect of Islam.;Sufism encompasses: the realization of Truth through Divine Love; the selfless remembrance of God, zekr; the enrapture dance or sama; and the ultimate perfection in Divine Unity.;With a comprehensive collection of Sufi thought and experience, including passages from the Koran, the poetry of Jalaluddin Rumi, Sheikh Ruzbinan and others, as well as Sufi songs and teaching stories, this is a useful introduction.
