{"product_id":"31110-sufism-the-heart-of-islam","title":"Sufism  -  The Heart of Islam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Sadia Dehlvi\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2010\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: Bi-Lingual\u003cbr\u003ePages: 384\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 9788172238162\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSufism says Sadia Dehlvi is the preserved spiritual path that forms the heart of Islam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this engaging narrative dealing mainly with the subcontinent, she draws on a range of Muslim texts and traditions to show that Sufism is not an innovation, but the continuity of a thought process that links Muslims to their religious predecessors all the way to Prophet Muhammad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book delves into the remarkable lives of the early Sufis, their literature, and their philosophies that emphasize the purification of the heart. It highlights the major Sufi orders, their popularity in the subcontinent and the impact of the teachings of the Sufi Masters on the devotional aspect of Islam. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the early days of Islam to the modern-day concerns of militant ideologies, the author picks up each strand of religious debate to explore its history and its implications for human civilization, and in the process offers an insightful assessment of the complex relationship of Sufism with both Muslim and non-Muslim societies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOMMENTS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Sadia Dehlvi offers here a garland of Sufi poems, stories, sayings and calligraphic expression, conveying the attraction of the Sufi path. Readers drawn to spirituality and mysticism will find much to savour.” \u003cbr\u003e--- Carl W. Ernst, Director, Carolina Center for the Study of the Middle East and Muslim Civilizations, University of North Carolina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A refreshing look at Islam through Sadia Delhlvi’s personal journey in discovering her faith. This timely book is a must read for anyone who wishes to understand Islam in general or Sufism in particular. In a blend of history, politics, sociology and spirituality, the book urges you to reflect on the sensitivities of a religion that is impacting the world today.”\u003cbr\u003e--- Khushwant Singh, Columnist and Author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Sadia Dehlvi’s book engages with the Sufis, unfolding their role in religion and society. It brings to the fore an important facet of Islam in South Asia. A well-written and thought-provoking account, it’s a welcome addition to the existing literature on the eclectic and composite world of the Sufis.”\u003cbr\u003e--- Mushirul Hasan, Historian and Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003ePreface: My Tryst with Sufis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK I\u003cbr\u003eRead!\u003cbr\u003eSurah Fatihah: The opening Chapter\u003cbr\u003eIn Praise of the Lord\u003cbr\u003eFragrances Perceived upon the Prophet’s Birthday\u003cbr\u003eA Celebratory Tribute to Prophet Muhammad\u003cbr\u003eQasidah Al Burdah: The poem of the Cloak\u003cbr\u003eSome Class Definitions of Sufism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\tThe Foundations of Sufism\u003cbr\u003e2.\tThe Essence of the Sufi Experience\u003cbr\u003e3.\tThe Early Sufis\u003cbr\u003e4.\tThe Forrmation of Sufi Orders\u003cbr\u003e5.\tThe Way of the Sufi\u003cbr\u003e6.\tDisharmony within Islam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK II\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. The Mystic Dialogue\u003cbr\u003e8. The Chishtis\u003cbr\u003e9. The Suharwardis\u003cbr\u003e10. The Qadris\u003cbr\u003e11. The Naqshbandis\u003cbr\u003e12. The Rishis\u003cbr\u003e13. Other Orders\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK III\u003cbr\u003e14. The Wisdom of the Sufis\u003cbr\u003e15. A Selection of Sufi Poetry\u003cbr\u003e16. Hadith\u003cbr\u003e17. Quran Verses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK IV\u003cbr\u003eThe Most Beautiful Names\u003cbr\u003eThe Noble Names\u003cbr\u003eThe Islamic Calendar\u003cbr\u003eSufi Terminology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eSelect Bibliography\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"Sadia Dehlvi \/ HarperCollins \/ Paperback","offer_id":40776626798761,"sku":"31110","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/products\/31110_91428aa6-408f-4c0f-a16a-51854d120157.jpg?v=1625571072","url":"https:\/\/indiaclub.com\/de\/products\/31110-sufism-the-heart-of-islam","provider":"The India Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}