Recognizing sufism : contemplation in the Islamic tradition

Shows that the vast majority of Sufi practice, both historically and in the contemporary world, has little or nothing to do with a esoteric transcendence but is rather focused on contemplative activity. Such practice might involve art, music, devotional shrine visitation--even politics and psycholog...

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Main Author: Buehler, Arthur F. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
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