Women of Sufism : a hidden treasure : writings and stories of mystic poets, scholars & saints / selected & introduced by Camille Adams Helminski.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Helminski, Camille Adams, 1951-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sufis--Biography.

Sufis.

Muslim women--Biography.

Muslim women.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xxvi, 308 pages : illustrations, music ; 23 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Shambhala, 2003.

Summary:

From the time of Muhammad to the present day, women have played an important role in the development of Sufism, the mystical tradition of Islam. In this anthology, their contributions are highlighted through writings by and about Sufi women from many different countries and schools of Sufism. Illustrations.

Contents:

In the Heart of the Prophet 1

Khadija 5

Fatima 8

'A'isha 13

Early Sufi Women 19

A Doorkeeper of the Heart / Rabi'a al-'Adawiyya 25

Poems and Stories of Rabi'a 30

Sufi Women of Syria 35

Halima of Damascus 35

Rabi'a bint Ismail 35

Lubaba al-Muta 'Abbida 36

Fatima of Damascus 37

Those Who Weep / Sha'wana Ghufayra 38

Tears of Devotion 40

The Enraptured Ones 44

Dhakkara 44

Fatima al-Barda'iyya 45

Sufi Women of Nishapur 46

'A'isha 46

Fatima 47

Futayma 48

Al-Wahatiyya 49

Going Home 51

A Maiden of the Desert

Sufi Sisters 53

Zubda and Mudgha: Essence and Embryo 53

'Abda and Amina: Servant and Faith 54

Be There for God, Today 55

'Unayza of Baghdad

A Jewel of Knowledge / Lady Nafisa 56

Waters of Blessing 56

Hidden Ways / Umm 'Abdullah 60

Dream Lessons 61

The Unfolding Universe 73

Toward the Heart / Eva de Vitray-Meyerovitch 89

The Path of Sufism 90

My Soul Is a Woman / Annemarie Schimmel 98

Women in Mystical Islam 99

Women in the Life of Ibn al-'Arabi / Claude Addas 109

Sublime Companions 110

Wherever You Turn, There Is the Face of God / Camille Adams Helminski 115

Mevlevi Women 117

A Princess of Piety / Jahanara 128

Confidant of Spirits 129

The Wine of Love / Bibi Hayati 133

Our Intoxicating Beloved 135

The Night of Power 135

From a Qadiri Heart of Nigeria / Nana Asma'u 137

Sufi Women 140

Lamentation for Aisha I 145

So Verily ... 146

Yashrutis of Palestine / Sayyida Fatima 148

Journey to Reality 150

The Light of Womanhood / Noor-un-Nisa Inayat Khan 153

A Woman of Valor 155

Serving Peace / Rabia Terri Harris 160

Reflections on Retreat 161

A Window into Forty Days / Michaela Ozelsel 169

In the Lion's Presence 170

Zhikr 174

The Way of the Soul / Sachiko Murata 177

Soul Bridges 180

The Soul as Virgin Mother 183

Mother Love / Murshida Vera Corda 186

The First Goal of Sufi Mothers 187

First Lessons of Love 188

Etheric Body Massage 190

The Fragrance of Prayer / Farzaneh Milani 192

Fresh Jasmine 193

An Essential Language / Aliaa R. Rafea, Aisha Rafea 196

Real Love Means Surrender 197

The Soul's Longing 199

Mother of Compassion / Hagga Zakiyya 215

Songs of Praise and Supplication: The Munshidin of Egypt 222

O Allah! 226

Musical Remembrance: Sufi Women of Fez 229

In Praise of the Prophet 231

Inner Vision / Nuha al-Abed, Suha al-Abed 233

Vision of the Truth by Meeting of the Sun and Moon 234

Principles of Sufism / Sayedeh Nahid Angha 244

Patience (Sabr) 246

A Child of the Moment / Aisha Gouverneur 254

Purifying the Heart 257

Essential Zhikr for a New Murid 259

A Daughter of Fire / Irina Tweedie 264

Yearning for Truth 265

Bektashi Breaths / Avidye Koca 280

Unfolding Light 282

I Rubbed My Face upon Your Feet 282

Today, I Reached My Pir 283

A Rose Garden of Love / Nezihe Araz 285

You Have to Love People 285

Let Us Ask Permission of the Mature Ones / Haci Tahsine Hanim Efendi 296

Erler Demine 297

Sharing the Treasure / Samiha Ayverdi 299

Awakening 300.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [304]-308).

ISBN:

1570629676

OCLC:

49871679