Women of Sufism

- Authors
- Helminski, Camille Adams
- Publisher
- Shambhala Publications
- Tags
- biographies , religion , spirituality , history
- ISBN
- 9780834828308
- Date
- 2003-02-25T00:00:00+00:00
- Size
- 1.83 MB
- Lang
- en
The
luminous presence of women who follow the Sufi Way—the mystical path of
Islam—is brought to life here through their sacred songs and poetry, their
dreams and visions, and stories of their efforts as they witness the Truth in
many realms. These writings reflect the honor and respect for the feminine in
the Sufi worldview, and they are shared in the spirit of inspiration and hope
for the flourishing contributions of women to the spiritual development of
humanity.
Spanning
the centuries, from the time of the Prophet Muhammad to the present day, the
selections are by or about an array of Sufi traditions in different parts of
the world, from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East to Europe and America—from
beloved members of the Prophet's family to the mystic Rabi'a al-Adawiyya to the
modern scholar Annemarie Schimmel. Biographical anecdotes and personal memoirs
provide a glimpse into the experience of great saints and contemporary
practitioners alike, while providing an introduction to the principles and
practices of Sufism.