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  • Series: Spiritual Classics
  • Paperback: 152 pages
  • Publisher: World Wisdom (April 2, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1933316500
  • ISBN-13: 978-1933316505
  • Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsIntroduction to Sufi Doctrine
By Samuel Bendeck Sotillos on December 10, 2009
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"Whereas the ordinary way of believers [exoteric] is directed towards obtaining a state of blessedness after death, a state which may be attained through indirect and, as it were, symbolical participation in Divine Truths by carrying out prescribed works, Sufism contains its end or aim within itself in the sense that it can give access to direct knowledge of the eternal [esoteric]." - Titus Burckhardt

This work is a quintessential resource for traditional Sufi studies as it crystallizes the very substance and essence of the Sufi path, perhaps as astutely as any theoretical presentation could provide outside formal participation in a tariqah (path or way). The path symbolized by a radius traveling from the periphery of a circle to its center illustrates the unanimity of all spiritual paths affirming the Sufi saying: "The ways (turuq) towards God are as numerous as the souls [nafas] of men" (p.114) It is those Sufis who realize themselves through knowledge, such as Muhyi-d-Din ibn 'Arabi, al-Shaykh al-Akbar (The Greatest Master), who exemplify the religion of the heart, which this work reflects unequivocally.

-Journal of the Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi Society, Vol. 44, 2008
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3.0 out of 5 starsGood book but title is misleading
By Knowledge&Wisdom on December 31, 2012
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The only reason why I am giving this book three stars is the title is misleading. In reality it is not an introduction to Sufi doctrine but rather a philosophical discourse on some of the metaphysical theories of Ibn 'Arab and Abdul Karim Jili. I do not recommend this book to anyone who wants a basic and general introduction to Islamic Mysticism/Spirituality, ie Sufism. The author mainly discusses Ibn 'Arabi's theory of 'Wahdatul Wujood' (The Unity of Being) and Jili's theory of the 'Insan Kamil'(Perfected Man). Although these two concepts did have a lasting impact on Sufi thought, to reduce Sufism to a few metaphysical concepts is an inaccurate representation due to several reasons. Firstly, Sufism is not merely philosophical discourse but first and foremost moral and spiritual refinement. Secondly, not all Sufis accepted Ibn 'Arabi's theory of the Unity of Being. Thirdly, Sufism existed long before Ibn 'Arabi. If anyone wanted to have some exposure to Ibn 'Arabi and Jili's theories then this book might be a good start (although it is very deep and maybe is a bit advanced for an 'introduction'). However I did like how the author made connections between certain Sufi concepts and Eastern Orthodox theology/mysticism, such as Gregory Palamas' theology on the Essence and Divine Un-created Energies of God, and how this corresponds to the Sufi understanding of the Divine Essence (Dhat) and the Divine Names and Attributes. Overall, it is a good book but not as an introduction to Sufism. For a general introduction to Sufism I would recommend Martin Ling's 'What is Sufism'.
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3.0 out of 5 starsIntro to Sufi Doctrine
By N. Jones on February 12, 2014
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Hard for me to read and follow, it is so cerebral or intellectual. So, if you like to understand on an intellectual level, go for it.
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