Description
Originally published in 1950.
Thinkers such as Ghazali and Ibn `Arabi, poets such as Ibn al-Farid, Rumi, Hafiz and Jami were greatly inspired by the lives and sayings of the early Sufis. This book was the first short history of Sufism to be published in any language, illustrating the development of its doctrines with numerous quotations from literature.
Reviews
"...provides a ready introduction to the history and literature of Sufism..." Tablet
"...a concise but authentic account of various sayings and teachings of Muslim Sufis..." Islamic Review
Book Information
ISBN 9780415442572
Author A.J. Arberry
Format Hardback
Page Count 144
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 340g