Ibn 'Abbad of Ronda: Letters on the Sufi Path (Classics of Western Spirituality) [Hardcover]

Muhammad Ibn Ibrahim Ibn 'Abbad (Author)

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John Renard has rendered a valuable service to the English-speaking audience. -- Islamic Studies --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Language Notes

Text: English, Arabic (translation) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Paulist Press (January 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809103656
• ISBN-13: 978-0809103652
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,047,199 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Sufi classic, August 11, 2005

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Gogol (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ibn 'Abbad of Ronda: Letters on the Sufi Path (Classics of Western Spirituality) (Paperback)

This is a realy beautiful book. Small passages of wisdom and advice that are so profound that they transcend the boundries of one religion and can be read by followers of all.

ibn Abbad was a great amongst Sufis. Not only did he write this collection his 'Risail' or letters but also was the author of a commentary upon the Hikam of ibn Atiullah.

Recomended for anyone seeking solace on their religious path.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime, March 5, 2007

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Munir "ahmad" (Cerritos, California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ibn 'Abbad of Ronda: Letters on the Sufi Path (Classics of Western Spirituality) (Paperback)

a beautiful collection of letters dealing with one's relationship with God, in a variety of circumstances. Certain parts could even be called sublime (according to Longinus's definition), particularly in the last letter. It is fortunate that books such as this are available in English, representing as they do the spiritual riches of mankind. Ibn Abbad's voice is calm, sober and collected- and his advice and exposition of man's interaction with the divine transports one to a different level of experience.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Starter for the Aspiring Seeker, August 18, 2008

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Iskandar I. Soekardi (Monterey Peninsula, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ibn 'Abbad of Ronda: Letters on the Sufi Path (Classics of Western Spirituality) (Paperback)

Ibn 'Abbad is known for his highly useful commentary of the Hikam of ibn 'Ata'illah. In these letters, he helps the beginner through early obstacles on the path to spiritual excellence (ihsan) and intimate knowledge of God (ma'rifah). Renard's translation is an superb read because it isn't cumbersome like so many others.