Sufi Martyrs of Love The Chishti Order in South Asia and Beyond
, by Ernst, Carl W.; Lawrence, Bruce B.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9781403960276 | 1403960275
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 1/4/2003
Sufism is a religion which emphasizes direct knowledge of the divine within each person, and meditation, music, song, and dance are seen as crucial spiritual strides toward attaining unity with God. The Chishti Sufi order has been the most widespread and popular of all Sufi traditions since the twelfth century. Sufi Martyrs of Love offers a critical perspective on Western attitudes towards Islam and Sufism, clarifying its contemporary importance, both in the West and in traditional Sufi homelands. Finally, it provides access to the voices of Sufi authorities, through the translation of texts being offered in English for the first time.