Studies in Islamic Mysticism

Professor Nicholson examines the life, work and teaching of three of the most important of the early S f s.

List of contents

Part I: Abú Sa'íd Ibn Abi 'l-khayr; Part II. The Perfect Man: 1. Essence, attribute, and name; 2. The descent of the absolute; 3. The essence as God; 4. The heavenly man; 5. The macrocosm; 6. The return to the essence; 7. Religion, revelation and prophecy; Appendix I: Jílí's 'Ayniyya; Appendix II: some notes on the Fusúsu 'l-Hikam; Part III: The Odes of Ibnu 'l-Fárid; Indices.

Summary

Professor Nicholson examines the life, work and teaching of three of the most important of the early Súfís. These great mystics were almost legendary figures whose tombs became holy shrines. Súfism, as Professor Nicholson suggests, lies at the heart both of the religious philosophy and the popular religion of Islam.

Product details

• Authors: R. A. Nicholson, Reynold A. Nicholson, Reynold Alleyne Nicholson
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2010
• EAN: 9780521295468
• ISBN: 978-0-521-29546-8
• No. of pages: 300
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 426 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Humanities (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works