The dog is considered to be a model for fidelity in classical Sufi literature. In this collection of stories praising the dog's sense of patience, gratitude, service and self-sacrifice are the shared virtues of both dog and man. One anecdote begins: "I learned Sufism from a dog sleeping by the door of a house ...". Sufis see the value of humility, loyalty and the importance of taming the unruly aspects (nafs), inviting the reader to share in the wisdom of Jami when he says "I am the dog at the threshold of neediness, my collar is fashioned from fidelity to God."
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The author, Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh, was the Master of the Nimatullahi Sufi Order for over 55 years prior to his death in October 2008 at the age of 82. In addition to bringing the teachings of the Nimatullahi Sufism to the West and other parts of the world, Dr. Nurbakhsh also wrote extensively on Sufism and was responsible for the editing, publishing and translation of many classic Sufi texts that have existed previously only in manuscript form.
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This book dispells the myth that all Muslims hate dogs. You will see that the kind hearted Muslim Sufis treated the dog with reverence as they revere all of God's creation.
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i have read just about all of the author's works, although rarely putting revelations into practice. ummmm. well, one of my friends and i are avid dog lovers, so, when i saw this book, i got myself and my friend copies to read. the author finds within dogs many of the blessings and characterizations of Allah! he essentially sets up dogs to be heaven sent creatures, which, we dog lovers already knew that our dogs were gifts from god. the author writes in brief, usually stories of one paragraph, each one transmitting a message or learning for the reader. as always, sublime brilliance is found page after page. A+. this is fun and educational! it is highly recommended!
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I love this book. As a muslim and a dog lover, I am often discouraged by our faith's misperceptions vis a vis dogs. This book sets it straight. Dogs are indeed in many ways the road to attainment of greater spirituality. I enjoyed reading the Sufi tales of dogs and their positive contributions to our lives. This book is well written, well translated and informative.
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