Islam: branches and groups Books

The first textbook of Sufism is the Qur'an; there is no principle of Tasawwuf that cannot be traced back to the Holy Book. The Sufis read the Qur'an for its inner meaning, but they do not claim this is the only meaning. The clear legal rulings, the moral...

This volume of essays on the Gulen, or Hizmet (service) movement, a Turkish, Sufi Muslim, and humanitarian civil society group, looks at the recent activities of its followers to practice their form of Islam and carry out collective interfaith projects...

This classic work of Islamic scholarship provides a fascinating introduction to the world of Islamic mysticism. Drawing on a wide range of sources, Field offers a detailed exploration of the lives and teachings of some of the most famous Islamic saints...

An English translation of a seminal book on Sufism from a Shi'i perspective by an eminent Muslim thinker.

This multi-sited ethnography considers the impact of contested definitions on the experiences and representations of Sindhi Hindus. Ramey recognizes how the dominant definitions of Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism challenge communities who defy such...

Dieses Fach- und Lehrbuch zu den ´Uṣūl al-Fiqh soll verständlich machen, wie Fiqh (Islamisches Recht) ergründet wird. Was sind seine theoretischen Grundlagen und Quellen, und nach welchen Methodiken werden diese verstanden und kombiniert? Mögliche...

A disciple, fool, and pious heretic, Daniel Jami weaves a map of poems, from separation to union and back again. Inviting the reader into the mythic realm of Love, Lover, and Beloved, this contemporary collection explores traditional motifs of Sufism's...

AT THE FEET OF MY MASTER, Volume 2 is based on a series of spiritual talks given in Summer 2009 at the Naqshbandi-Haqqani Sufi Order headquarters in Lefke, Cyprus. The talks draw on a 100-year-old notebook of a Sufi master, which outlines ancient customs...

Warning: when you pop, you can’t stop!Like a famous brand of crisps, these stories are addictive.Read one, the saying goes, and you’ll be stuck reading seven.In fact, Mulla Nasrudin jokes function like memes – working their way into the...

 Although enormously attractive as sheer entertainment, Dervish tales were never presented merely on the level of a fable, legend or folklore. They stand comparison in wit, construction and piquancy with the finest stories of any culture, yet their...

Special Illumination is a term used by the great poet and mystic Jalaluddin Rumi to stress the importance of humor in metaphysical experience.Of it, Idries Shah says, "Rumi directly contradicts such numerous sour-faced religionists as, in all...

The Way of the Sufi presents an unparalleled cross-section of material from Sufi schools, teachings and classical writings, as a basic course of Sufi study. The author begins with the outward aspects of the teaching most likely to puzzle the student...

One God, Many Prophets by Zachary Markwith is a lucid and compelling exposition of religious pluralism written from within the Islamic tradition. Through selections from the Quran, sayings of the Prophet Muḥammad, and the writings of Muslim philosophers...

Sufism is often overlooked when it comes to scholarly consideration of the politics of the Muslim world. This is partly due to the difficulty of defining Sufism, which is both spiritual outlook and social institution. Both aspects, however, have been...

The first major study of the idea of repentance, or tawba, in Islam.

This anthology is a collective endeavor of scholars from India and Pakistan devoted to Sufi mystics, literature and shrines with a detailed introduction.

In this groundbreaking work of scholarship, Friedlaender presents a meticulous analysis of the religious beliefs and practices of the Shia sect of Islam, as described in the writings of renowned medieval theologian Ibn Hazm. Through careful examination...

Ogaanshaha taariikhda iyo caqiidada shiicadu waxay noqdeen xilliyadan dambe lama huraan marka la eego aqoonta yar ee ay ummadda Muslimka ahi u leedahay, gaar ahaan bulshweynta Soomaaliyeed. Sidoo kale, faafitaanka xawliga ku socda ee caqiidada iyo...

Substantially about the relation between the concept of constitutionalism and Islamic Law in general and how such relation is specifically reflected in the Shi'ite jurisprudence, this volumeexplores the juristic origins of constitutionalism, especially...

The history of Sunni theology is little known, but the impact of its demise has profoundly shaped modern Islam. This book explores the correlation between anti-theological thought and the rise of Islamism in the twentieth century by examining Egypt's...

As the specter of religious extremism has become a fact of life today, the temptation is great to allow the evil actions and perspectives of a minority to represent an entire tradition. In the case of Islam, there has been much recent confusion in the...

This is an English translation of the Nafahat al-Uns, a masterpiece of Persian Sufi literature by the celebrated poet and mystic Jami. It contains a collection of biographies of the most eminent Sufi masters of Jami's time, along with their teachings and...

Shahadath Imam Hussain Ali Maqami Hamal Shahadath Ka Maal is a book on the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, and the Battle of Karbala. It provides a historical account of the events leading to the tragedy and highlights the...

A compelling collection of letters from a renowned Sufi master, offering guidance and insight to his disciples. With its profound wisdom and timeless teachings, this book is an essential read for anyone seeking spiritual growth and enlightenment.This...

An important text of Islamic jurisprudence, Tarqah al-Muammadyah offers a detailed guide to the rules and regulations of everyday life according to the Hanafi school of Islamic law. With practical examples and clear explanations, this book is an...

This Islamic classic is a masterful work of both poetry and philosophy. Written in the form of a dialogue between seekers of truth and a wise teacher, The Enclosed Garden of the Truth explores the nature of God, the soul, and the universe. Hak's lyrical...

Ce livre décrit les principes de la législation musulmane selon le rite malékite, l'une des quatre écoles les plus importantes du droit musulman en Afrique du Nord. Publié en 1889, il offre une source importante de référence pour l'étude de la...

Experience the drama and pathos of one of the most poignant events in Islamic history, the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson Husayn ibn Ali. Written by a renowned scholar and spiritual leader of the Shia community, this book offers a profound...

Originally published in the early 20th century, this book is a translation and interpretation of a Sufi text about the nature of reality and the union of the soul with God.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part...