Sufism : An Introduction to the Mystical Tradition of Islam (Record no. 30731)
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| fixed length control field | 01555nam a22001697a 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9781590308844 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 297.4 |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME | |
| Personal name | Ernst, Carl W. |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Sufism : An Introduction to the Mystical Tradition of Islam |
| Statement of responsibility | Carl W. Ernst |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | Boston |
| Name of publisher | Shambhala |
| Year of publication | 2011 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | xxiii,263 Pages |
| Other physical details | 15x23 cm |
| -- | PB |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | An Introduction to the Mystical Tradition of Islam. |
| 505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | Include Figures, Notes, Bibliography, Discography and Index. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | The soaring voice of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the ecstatic dance of the Whirling Dervishes, the rapturous verse of Jalaluddin Rumi—all are expressions of Sufism, often regarded as the mystical tradition of Islam. Who are the Sufis? They are more than mystics; they are empowered by the Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad. They are guided by saints and masters. They belong to orders ranging from North Africa and Turkey to India and Central Asia. In addition to prayer and fasting, they practice techniques of meditation. They recite poetry, delight in music, and perform dance, all towards one goal—union with God, the Divine Beloved. This comprehensive introduction clarifies the concept of Sufism and discusses its origin and development. In addition, the author discusses the important issues of Sufism's relationship with the larger Islamic world and its encounters with fundamentalism and modern secularism, along with the appropriation of Sufism by non-Muslims and the development of Sufi traditions in the West. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Sufism |
| -- | Mysticism--Islam |
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| Koha item type | Books |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Collection code | Permanent Location | Current Location | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Cost, normal purchase price | Full call number | Accession Number | Koha item type |
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| Non-fiction | Garrison Public Library Multan | Garrison Public Library Multan | General Stacks | 2017-04-20 | CRV/GPLM/12/2016 | 1276.00 | 297.4 E712S 2011 | 35678 | Books |