Sufism: The Formative Period
A comprehensive hisotrical overview of the formative period of Sufism - the spiritual element of Islam - from the ninth to the twelfth century CE.
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Format: | Electronic Book |
Language: | English |
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Published: |
Edinburgh
Edinburgh University Press
2007
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In: | Year: 2007 |
Reviews: | [Rezension von: Karamustafa, Ahmet T., Sufism: The Formative Period] (2007) (Ambrosio, Alberto Fabio, 1971 -)
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Series/Journal: | The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys
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Further subjects: | B
Sufism ; History
B Islam ; History B Electronic books |
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Parallel Edition: | Erscheint auch als: 9780748619191 |
Summary: | A comprehensive hisotrical overview of the formative period of Sufism - the spiritual element of Islam - from the ninth to the twelfth century CE. Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1 The Sufis of Baghdad -- 2 Mystics outside Baghdad -- 3 The spread of Baghdad Sufism -- 4 Specialised Sufi literature -- 5 Formation of communities -- 6 Sainthood triumphant -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index. |
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ISBN: | 0748628975 |