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al-Bāʿūniyyah, ʿĀʾishah [Author] ; Ballaster, Ros [Contributor]; Homerin, Th. Emil [Contributor]

The Principles of Sufism

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  • Media type: E-Book
  • Title: The Principles of Sufism
  • Contains: Frontmatter
    Letter from the General Editor
    Contents
    Foreword
    Abbreviations
    Acknowledgments
    Introduction
    A Note on the Text
    Notes to the Introduction
    The Principles of Sufism
    The First Principle: Repentance (Tawbah)
    The Second Principle: Sincerity (Ikhlāṣ)
    The Third Principle: Remembrance (Dhikr)
    The Fourth Principle: Love (Maḥabbah)
    Epilogue on Love
    Notes
    Glossary of Names and Terms
    Bibliography
    Further Reading
    Index
    About the nyu Abu Dhabi Institute
    About the Translator
    The Library of Arabic Literature
  • Contributor: al-Bāʿūniyyah, ʿĀʾishah [VerfasserIn]; Ballaster, Ros [MitwirkendeR]; Homerin, Th. Emil [MitwirkendeR]
  • imprint: New York, NY: New York University Press, [2016]
  • Published in: Library of Arabic Literature ; 4
  • Extent: 1 Online-Ressource
  • Language: English
  • DOI: 10.18574/nyu/9781479864683.001.0001
  • ISBN: 9781479864683
  • Identifier:
  • Keywords: Sufism Early works to 1800 ; LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Middle Eastern
  • Origination:
  • Footnote: In English
  • Description: 'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah of Damascus was one of the great women scholars in Islamic history. Born into a prominent family of pious scholars and Sufi devotees, 'A'ishah received a thorough religious education and memorized the Quran at age eight. A mystic and a prolific poet and writer, she composed more works in Arabic than any other woman before the twentieth century. Yet despite her extraordinary literary and religious achievements, 'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah remains largely unknown. For the first time, her key work, The Principles of Sufism, is available in English translation. The Principles of Sufism is a mystical guide book to help others on their spiritual path. Outlining the four principles of Repentance, Sincerity, Remembrance, and Love, it traces the fundamental stages and states of the spiritual novice’s transformative journey, emphasizing the importance of embracing both human limitations and God’s limitless love. Drawing on lessons and readings from centuries-old Sufi tradition, 'A'ishah advises the seeker to repent of selfishness and turn to a sincere life of love. In addition to his lucid translation, Th. Emil Homerin provides an insightful introduction, notes and a glossary to 'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah’s remarkable account of the pursuit of mystical illumination. An English-only edition
  • Access State: Restricted Access | Information to licenced electronic resources of the SLUB