Love is the Wine [Paperback]

Sheikh Muzaffer Ozak (Author), Robert Frager (Editor)

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Publication Date: January 31, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0893144258 | ISBN-13: 978-0893144258 | Edition: 2

Generosity, faith, self-knowledge, submission, love...these themes unfold through the conversations of the Turkish Sufi master Sheikh Muzaffer Ozak. A fine story-teller, a mature human being, a respected author in his native country, he was well-suited to bring the richness of the Sufi tradition to the West. The chapters of this book, skillfully edited and compiled by the psychologist and Sufi teache,r Dr. Robert Frager, were derived from talks given during visits to America over the last years of his life.

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About the Author

The editor, Robert Frager, Ph.D. is the founder of the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Dr. Frager is a sheikh in the Halveti-Jerrahi Order and has written three books on Sufism, "Love is the Wine", "Heart, Self, and Soul: The Sufi Psychology of Growth, Balance and Harmony" and "Essential Sufism".

Product Details

• Paperback: 94 pages
• Publisher: Philosophical Research Society; 2 edition (January 31, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0893144258
• ISBN-13: 978-0893144258
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,455,104 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing journey for ANYONE who is spiritual, March 24, 1998

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This review is from: Love Is the Wine: Talks of a Sufi Master in America (Paperback)

Personally, I was drawn to this book for a number of reasons. I am a follower of Islam and was interested in sampling an alternative "emotional" and mystical approach to the cultivation and maintainence of spirituality. The book seemed to be brief yet captivating, so I checked it out from my local library. After having read the book, I can honestly say that I wish that it had lasted longer! I have read and even enjoyed many books written by Sufi mystics, but this book seemed to me to be a well into which I was further and further drawn, not only by Ozak's style and charisma, but the inherent logic that I personally percieved in his approach to Islam and for that matter any type of spirituality. His didactic, story- based teaching style reflects thousands of years of a tradition that was available to only a few. I feel fortunate that Ozak was one of the few Sufi Masters who shared his reasoning and humanity with us. This book was sublime (as it draws upon the Wise teachings of the Quran and our Prophet Mohammed), yet oriented for less than perfect humans who are struggling daily to maintain sprituality. I highly reccommend it to anyone interested in logic, philosophy, etc., as brainfood. Happy Digestion.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NOT JUST FOR SUFI'S!, June 6, 2001

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This review is from: Love is the Wine (Paperback)

I first read this book a few years ago and still find myself going back for the wisdom found in the teaching-stories. This is MUCH BETTER than any of Idries Shah's stuff. These stories helped me find a real spiritual path after many years as a wayward seeker. Muslims as well Christians, Jews, Buddhists, etc., could find much in this treasure of stories.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Eye Opener to Sufism, November 19, 2007

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This review is from: Love is the Wine (Paperback)

This is a must read to any one searching for the path to God.

Love is the wine is a clear Guide to the wine of God.

Drink up the Goodness of God