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INVESTIGATING SUFISM

IRSHAD: WISDOM OF A SUFI MASTER by Sheikh Muzaffer Ozak al-Jerrahi
This tome of Sufi philosophy and practice charts the Sufi path through discourse, dialogue, story, prayer, scriptural commentary as well as spontaneous mystical teachings.

LIVING PRESENCE, by Kabir Edmund Helminski
The Sufi way to Mindfulness & the essential Self.

SUFISM, AN INTRODUCTION, by William Chittick
A clear and succinct look at Sufism, the inward or mystical dimension of Islam.

SUFISM: THE MYSTICAL DOCTRINES AND METHODS OF ISLAM, by William Stoddart
A concise and lucid introduction to the fundamental doctrines and practices of Sufism. Available at www.fonsvitae.com.

THE SUFIS, by Idries Shah
This and THE WAY OF THE SUFI were Idries Shah's first two excellent books that introduce the reader to Sufism through the writings of great Sufi masters.

THE MATHNAWI, by Jalaluddin Rumi.
This is the famous and classic work of six books, translated by R.J. Nicholson, who was Arberry's professor and predecessor at Cambridge University. It is published in three volumes. There are a number of simplified versions of these, including some by Arberry and William Chittick. See next two titles.

THE SUFI PATH OF LOVE, by William Chittick.
Any of these works make an excellent introduction to the inner of Sufism. Also Chittick's new book:

THE HIKAM OF IBN `ATA'ILLAH, translated by Victor Danner
These are Sufi aphorisms authored by the third Sufi Master of the Shadhili Order who lived in Egypt. Another book of Ibn 'Ata'illah's entitled, Desisting from Selfish Calculation, is available at www.fonsvitae.com.

ME & RUMI: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF SHEMS-I TABRIZI, introduced, translated, and annotated by William Chittick, preface by Annemarie Schimmel.
Available at www.fonsvitae.com.

LOVE IS THE WINE, by Ragib Frager
Sufi Stories from the mystical traditions of Islam

RECOMMENDED READING LIST

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