Islamic mysticism and Abu Talib al-Makki
Subtitle: the role of the heart
By: Saeko Yazaki
Series: Routledge Sufi series
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Abingdon, Oxon; New York [N.Y.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9780415671101; 9780203073544
Subjects: Sufism; Sufis; Biography; History
Description: This book examines the work of Abu Talib al-Makki and his wider significance within the Sufi tradition, with a focus on the role of the heart. Analysing his most significant work, Qut al-qulub ('The Nourishment of Hearts'), the author goes beyond an examination of the themes of the book to explore its influence not only in the writing of the Sufis, but also of Hanibali and Jewish scholars. Providing a comprehensive overview of the world of al-Makki and presenting extracts from his book on religious characteristics of the heart with selected passages in translation for the first ime in English, this book will give readers a better understanding not only of the essential features of Sufism, but also the nature of mysticism and its relation to monotheistic faiths. -- from the book.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.