The Way of the Sufi (Compass) - Softcover

Shah, Idries

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140192522 ISBN 13: 9780140192520

Publisher: Penguin, 1991

Synopsis

In this wide-ranging anthology of Sufi writings, Idries Shah, who was one of Sufism's leading exponents, offers a broad selection of poetry, contemplations, letters, lectures, and teaching stories that together form an illuminating introduction to this unique body of thought. Sufism, the mystical aspect of Islam, has had a dynamic and lasting effect on the literature of that religion. Its teachings, often elusive and subtle, aim at the perfecting and completing of the human mind. In contrast to certain other beliefs and philosophies, Sufism is continually evolving and progressing and is consequently always relevant to the contemporary world. "His work is as exciting as a good novel"--The Times Literary Supplement

About this title

About the Author:

Idries Shah was an author and teacher in the Sufi tradition who wrote dozens of books on topics ranging from psychology to spiritualilty to travelogues to other anthropological studies. In his writings, Shah presented Sufism as a universal form of wisdom that predated Islam. Shah is known for The Sufis, The Commanding Self, The Subleties of the Inimitable Mulla Nasrudin, The Exploits of the Incomparable Mulla Nasrudin, Thinkers of the East, and Learning How to Learn.

Synopsis:

A selection of excerpts from Sufi masters clarifying the philosophy of Sufism.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0140192522
• ISBN 13: 9780140192520
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320