Sufism a global history pdf

A global history by nile green honerkamp, kenneth l. Islam a brief overview of the history of islam the origin of islam is placed around 610 ce when muhammad, a highly spiritual and religious man who spent months in praying and self contemplation in a secluded cave near the town of mecca, is thought to have received divine messages. Offering the first truly global account of the history of sufism, this illuminating book traces the gradual spread and influence of sufi islam throughaa the middle east, asia, africa, and ultimately into europe and the united states. Since their beginnings in the ninth century, the shrines, brotherhoods and doctrines of the sufis held vast influence in almost every corner of the muslim world.

Contents preface vii a note on sources ix 1 the sufi path 1 2 the sufi tradition 22 3 name and reality 39 4 selfhelp 49 5 the remembrance of god 63 6 the way of love 74 7 the neverending dance 91 8 images of beatitude 121 9 the fall of adam 141 10 the paradox of the veil 178 notes 201 suggested reading 212 index of names and terms 217 index of hadiths and sayings 230. While sufism is said to have incorporated elements of christian monasticism, gnosticism, and indian mysticism, its origins are traced to forms of devotion and groups of penitents zuhhad in the formative period of islam. Requiring no background knowledge of islamic history or doctrine, this book provides readers with an ideal introduction to sufism as a global phenomenon. Since the emergence of sufism in the ninth century, the shrines, brotherhoods and doctrines of the sufis have held vast influence in almost every corner of the muslim world. Sufism in the secret history of persia examines the current of spirituality which extends from the old iranian worship of mithra to modern islam. Sufism is a growing and global phenomenon, far from the declining relic it was once thought to be. He synthesised the disciplines of the three major sufi orders namely qadari, chisti and naqshbandi with a view to unite the muslim society against the hindus. An ideal introduction to sufism,aa requiring no background knowledge of islamic history or thought. This book brings together the work of fourteen leading experts to explore systematically the key themes. However islamic scholars predating the islamic golden age were referred to as sufis, like hasan of basra. Following the entrance of islam in the early 8th century, sufi mystic traditions became more visible during the 10th and 11th centuries of the delhi sultanate and after it to the rest of india. Conceptualizing sufism sufism has often been defined as islamic mysticism, comprising a set of techniques by which. Traditional islam and sufism specifically have, throughout their history, maintained the principle of living with the amazing diversity of india and other countries.

Sufism, global peace, inclusive spiritual universalism, wahadutulwujud. The th century is considered the golden age of sufism, in which some of the greatest mystical poetry was composed. Sufism culture and politics download ebook pdf, epub. This book brings together the work of fourteen leading experts to explore systematically the key themes of sufisms new global presence, from yemen to senegal via chicago and sweden. To get ancient and medieval history ppts in pdf format and punjab related video ppts through pendrive, students can. At the request of many students, ppts would be available at meagre amount. They are said to represent the mystical heart of islam, yet the term sufism is notoriously difficult to define, as it means different things to. My only criticism is the structure felt a little sloppy at times, like his train of thought was frequently off the tracks. Introducing sufism to international relations theory. Chichester, west sussex and malden, mass wileyblackwell, 2012, isbn. Love is its manifestation, poetry, music and dance are the instruments of its worship and attaining oneness with god is its ideal. A global history by nile green, journal of islamic. Thus, through this paper i strive to emphasize that sufism, with its deeply ecumenical spirituality, has the capacity to inspire human solidarity and harmony, and can help to stall disruptive forces bent on fostering conflict and destroying global peace. Despite these general stages, however, the history of islamic mysticism is largely a history of individual mystic experience.

The next important stage in sufi history was the development of fraternal orders, in which disciples followed the teachings of a leaderfounder. The philosophy and practices of sufism may very aptly be stated in the words of dr. His dismissal of the idea of sufis as a proselytizing vanguard was, to me, unexpected. Sufism is a muslim movement whose followers seek to find divine truth and love through direct encounters with god. Islam encountered christian monks in the desert, gnostics of various sorts, neoplatonic philosophy, and buddhism and hinduism from india. Sufism, mystical islamic belief and practice in which muslims seek the truth of divine love and knowledge through direct personal experience of god. A preliminary inquiry into epistemological, ontological, and methodological pathways. Download pdf sufism and jihad in modern senegal free. This concept of mutual respect between religions has persisted in the development of sufism. Sufi saints in india were viewed as protectors, even of the oppressed hindus. Tara chand, sufism is a religion of intense devotion. These secret instructions are acted upon by a disciple with perfect faith in the teacher.

Pdf download al ghazalis path to sufism free ebooks pdf. The text and pdb versions are bundled together in one rar file. This is, however, a very good book for those who want a realistic understanding of the place of sufism within the islamic tradition. Women in sufi history pratices on sufisms margins readings on rabia aladawiyya and the poems of mihri hatun, fatima jahanara, and aisha ba. Moving beyond the description of doctrine, this book places sufism in its social, cultural and historical contexts. Offering the first truly global account of the history of sufism, this illuminating book traces the gradual spread and influence of sufi islam through the middle east, asia, africa, and ultimately into europe and the united. They map global sufi culture, from rumi to rap, and ask how global sufism. A global history by nile green oxford academic journals. Sufism in the secret history of persia explores the place of sufi mysticism in irans intellectual and spiritual consciousness through traditional and contemporary sufi thinkers and writers. Some sources state that sufism is the inner dimensions of the teachings of muhammad whereas others say that sufism emerged during the islamic golden age from about the 8th to 10th centuries.

The presence of sufism has been a leading entity increasing the reaches of islam throughout south asia. Ebook essential sufism as pdf download portable document. A pathbreaking history of sufism, from the earliest centuries of islam to the present after centuries as the most important asceticmystical strand of islam, sufism saw a sharp decline. An ideal introduction to sufism, requiring no background knowledge of islamic history or thought. An introduction to the mystical tradition of islam. Bridging the gulf between the islamic clerics and sufis, wali ullah infused new vigour in practice of naqshbandi sufi order. The early pious figures, later appropriated by sufism, include ali. Offering the first truly global account of the history of sufism, this illuminating book traces the gradual spread and influence of sufi islam through the middle east. Sufism in the secret history of persia by milad milani. Werbner and others published pilgrims of love sufism in a global world find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. The naqshbandi order is a notable exception to general rule of orders tracing their spiritual lineage through muhammads grandsons, as it traces the origin of its teachings from muhammad to. Later, he rediscovered sufism, a faith and culture that he estimates has been adopted by around 80 percent of muslims over the religions 1,400year history. Sufism embraces music, dance, poetry, and sex as aspects of the quest for god.

Sufi brotherhoods spencer trimingham, sufi orders in islam, 3166 pdf october 26. Offering the first truly global account of the history of sufism, this illuminating book traces the gradual spread and influence of sufi islam through the middle east, asia, africa, and ultimately into europe and the united states. It consists of mystical paths that are designed to learn the nature of humanity and of god and to facilitate the experience of the presence of divine love and wisdom. List of books and articles about sufism online research. It explores not only the theology and ritual of sufism but also its influence in shaping societies and cultures across the world. Offering the first truly global account of the history of sufism, this illuminating book traces the gradual spread and influence of sufi islam through the.