Sacred Laughter of the Sufis: Awakening the Soul with the Mulla's Comic Teaching Stories and Other Islamic Wisdom
"A holy gift: Jamal Rahman has mined the great jewel of Sufi wisdom and laughter, sharing its healing powers via every page of this book."—Rev. Susan Sparks, senior pastor (and comedian), Madison Avenue Baptist Church; author,Laugh Your Way to Grace: Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor“Lovely … help[s] us understand our human condition. What makes it particularly valuable are the tips and exercises to help us incorporate ancient wisdom into our modern lives.”—Amir Hussain, professor of theological studies, Loyola Marymount University“A true gift for seekers of all faith traditions…. Be prepared to laugh out loud!”—Rev. Jane Vennard, author,Fully Awake and Truly Alive: Spiritual Practices to Nurture Your Soul“Marvelous.... Lasers into the heart of the matter with delicious humor. Truly a lovely book for people of all faith traditions.”—Kay Lindahl, co-founder, Women of Spirit and Faith; co-editor,Women, Spirituality and Transformative Leadership: Where Grace Meets Power“There are many books on Sufism, but none like this! The wisdom presented here, made all the more sharp by the liberating humor that carries it, is a scalpel cutting away everything that distracts us from Truth.”—Rabbi Rami Shapiro, author,Perennial Wisdom for the Spiritually Independent: Sacred Teachings—Annotated and Explained“In case you were tempted to characterize Islam as dogmatic or somber, [here is] the Mulla, and his most eloquent spokesperson, Imam Jamal Rahman. Be prepared to laugh your head off and then ... have a direct and transformational encounter with the wild wisdom of the Sufis.”—Mirabai Starr, author,God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity and Islam