The Indian Sufi master Hazrat Inayat Khan (1882-1927) was the very first teacher to bring Sufism to the Western world. This is the first representative collection of the master's teachings – making it the perfect book for anyone who has been intrigued by his writings but unsure about where to start in his sixteen-volume collected works. Newcomers will be inspired by just how delightful and useful Inayat Khan's teachings are for everyone, regardless of religious background. Long-time students will find the book a valuable reference to the essence of his teachings on a variety of subjects. Each chapter includes a wealth of material taken from Inayat Khan's work on a particular subject, such as Mysticism, Discipleship, Music, Children, or Divine Intimacy, followed by a selection of his short sayings and aphorisms on the same topic.
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In 1910, when Sufi master Khan left India to travel to Europe and America with the hopes of introducing Sufism to the West, his teacher told him: "Harmonize the East and West with the harmony of your music. Spread the wisdom of Sufism abroad, for to this end you are gifted by Allah." For the next 15 years, Khan lectured widely in the West, and he began to achieve the goals he had set for himself. Witteveen, executive supervisor of the International Sufi Movement, distills the core of Khan's spirituality from the Sufi master's 16-volume collected works. Included in this collection are Khan's teachings on the great Sufi poet, Rumi, the "mysticism of religion," "mental purification," "music and sound," "health and healing" and "the art of personality." On mysticism: "It is not by self-realization that man realizes God; it is by God-realization that man realizes self." On mental purification: "Sympathy breaks the congestion of the heart." On health: "A clean body reflects the purity of the soul, and is the secret of health. It is the purity of the soul itself that gives the tendency towards cleanliness of body." Witteveen's excellent anthology provides a thoughtful introduction to Khan's writings and to Sufism.
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"Inayat Khan brought one of the strongest and sweetest lineages from India to the West: the music and open heart of Sufism as it blends with Persian poetry and Western intellect. He is a source and a great joy." –Coleman Barks, author of Open Secret and The Essential Rumi
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Excellent Overview of Hazrat Inayat Khan's Teachings,
By Scott Huegel (Raleigh, North Carolina) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Heart of Sufism (Paperback)
This book provides an excellent overview of the voluminous works of Hazrat Inayat Khan, of which the 14 volume "Message Series" is the core. Dr. Witteveen has artfully selected major topics within this message and has presented key writings within each topic.
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A Fine Book on Sufi Philosophy,
By Nicq MacDonald (Sioux Falls, SD United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Heart of Sufism (Paperback)
"The Heart of Sufism" is a fascinating little compendium of essential essays on pan-Islamic spirituality, deliniating the transcendental and transrational aspects of a religion that is often derided as a prerational hotbed of tribalism and terrorism. Inayat Khan's essays show an Islam that embraces both it's Judeochristian roots and contributions from other religions (such as Hinduism and Buddhism), and a breath of fresh, progressive air in a world where stagnant religion can lead to terrible tragedies. However, while "Sufism" is long on theory and metaphysics, there is little information on real practice- those looking for a guide to Sufi spiritual practice must look elsewhere.
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Recommended!,
This review is from: The Heart of Sufism (Paperback)
I've had the privaledge to meet and listen to a talk by dr. H.J. Witteveen recently and was impressed by the depth of his insight and healing energy which radiated from his words. I've bought his book and enjoyed every page of it. If you are looking for a book about rediscovery of the true essence of the soul and an inspiration to guide you towards experiencing the spiritual self, I can recommend it.
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There are three principal schools of philosophical thought in the East: Sufism, Vedantism and Buddhism. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
art and symbology, mental purification, angelic heavens, physical ego, tactful person, false ego, whole manifestation, silent life, divine ideal Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Spirit of Guidance, Jesus Christ, Sufi Movement, God Himself, Jelaluddin Rumi, Universal Worship, Judgment Day, Middle Ages, Church of All, Let Thy New!
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There are three principal schools of philosophical thought in the East: Sufism, Vedantism and Buddhism. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
art and symbology, mental purification, angelic heavens, physical ego, tactful person, false ego, whole manifestation, silent life, divine ideal Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Spirit of Guidance, Jesus Christ, Sufi Movement, God Himself, Jelaluddin Rumi, Universal Worship, Judgment Day, Middle Ages, Church of All, Let Thy New!
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- Sufi Message: Path of Initiation v. 10 by Hazrat Inayat Khan in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Back Matter
- The Mysticism of Sound: Music, The Power of the Word, and Cosmic Language (The Sufi Message of Hazrat Inayat Khan, Vol. 2) by Hazrat Inayat Khan in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Sufi Message: Healing and the Mind World v. 4 by Hazrat Inayat Khan in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Smiling Forehead (Vol 14) by Hazrat Inayat Khan in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Mysticism of Sound and Music (Shambhala Dragon Editions) by Hazrat Inayat Khan in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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