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The principles of Sufism / 'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah ; edited and translated by Th. Emil Homerin.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bāʻūnīyah, ʻĀʼishah bint Yūsuf, -1516 or 1517, Author.
- Series:
- Library of Arabic Literature
- Library of Arabic Literature ; 23
- Standardized Title:
- Muntakhab fī usụ̄l al-rutab fī ʻilm al-tasạwwuf. English
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Sufism--Early works to 1800.
- Sufism.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (221 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : New York University Press, [2014]
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- 'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah (d. 923/1517) of Damascus was one of the great women scholars in Islamic history. A mystic and prolific poet and writer, 'A'ishah composed more works in Arabic than any other woman before the twentieth century. Yet despite her extraordinary literary and religious achievements, 'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyahremains largely unknown. For the first time her key work, The Principles of Sufism, is available in English translation.The Principles of Sufism is a mystical guide book to help others on their spiritual path. She recounts the fundamental stages and states of the spiritual novice’s transformative journey, emphasizing the importance of embracing both human limitations and God’s limitless love. Drawing on lessons and readings from centuries-old Sufi tradition, 'A'ishah advises the seeker to repent of selfishness and turn to a sincere life of love. In addition to his lucid translation, Th. Emil Homerin provides an insightful introduction, notes and a glossaryto 'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah’s remarkable account of the pursuit of mystical illumination.
- Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Letter from the General Editor
- Table of Contents
- Abbreviations
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- A Note on the Text. Notes to the Introduction
- The Principles of Sufism
- The First Principle: Repentance (Tawbah)
- The Second Principle: Sincerity (Ikhlāṣ)
- The Third Principle: Remembrance (Dhikr)
- The Fourth Principle: Love (Maḥabbah)
- Epilogue on Love
- Notes
- Glossary of Names and Terms
- Bibliography
- Further Reading
- Index
- About the NYU Abu Dhabi Institute
- About the Typefaces
- About the Editor-Translator
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 08. Jun 2020)
- ISBN:
- 0-8147-4516-4
- OCLC:
- 867050140
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