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The Way of the Sufi

by Idries Shah

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great quotation book about sufism. Provides refreshing philosophical angles, that at times seem very modern, and at times seem quite alien, but that are allways interesting and educational. Definitely a book to browse through over a lifetime, rather than to consume in one go. ( )
1 vote ran0330 | Sep 9, 2008 |
from the back cover: "In The Way of the Sufi Shah--currently at the head of the Sufi tradition--presents an unparalleled cross section of material from Sufi schools, teachings, and classical writings as a basic course of Sufi study. The greater part of the book illuminates aspects of the secret of Sufi activity and practice relevant to the world today."
1 vote | WARM | Jul 12, 2008 |
This is a nice collection of sufi stories. ( )
1 vote kemal | Sep 30, 2006 |
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"Dominion of the earth from end to end is worth less than a drip of blood upon the earth." Sufism is the mystical branch of Islam that teaches love, humility, poverty, pragmatism and wisdom. In his timeless introduction, Idries Shah presents selections of lyric poems, fantastic tales, humorous anecdotes, and insightful maxims straight from the writings of revered Sufi masters. Originally a reaction against the increasing worldliness of Islam, Sufi wisdom still hits home in a modern world obsessed with pleasure and material wealth.

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