Spiritual Mysteries and Ethical Secrets: A Translation of al-Haqa'iq fi Makarim al-Akhlaq

by Muhsin Fayd Kashani

Since its completion in the seventeenth century, this book has been lauded as a valuable textbook on Islamic spirituality and ethics as well as a spiritually enlightening read. This ground-breaking translation brings to light how Fayd Kashani engages with the Sunni Sufi tradition particularly the ideas of al-Ghazzali for the benefit of a Shia audience. In addition to presenting the inner mysteries of Islamic ritual practices, Fayd also explains the nature of the human character and how to cultivate, balance, and eliminate various traits. Fayd Kashani centres his discussion on verses of the Quran and narrations (hadiths) from the Prophet Muhammad (S) and the twelve Imams (A). Serving as a useful reference work, this book includes the original Arabic narrations for the readers convenience.

Genres: Religion, Islam

667 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2012

Reviews

[Alavvii · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an excellent English translation of a work on practical Islamic spirituality from a renowned 17th century (AD) Persian mystic. Fayd Kashani was the son-in-law of the famed Mulla Sadra and is well known as a traditionalist (muhhadith), Quranic commentator (mufassir), and philosopher. He is also famous for his Shi'i recension of Ghazali's Ihya Ulum ad-Deen, titled al-Mahhajat al-Bayda; "Spiritual Mysteries" is considered an abbreviated version of al-Mahhajat. This book will interest both academics and students in the fields of Shi'ism, Safavid Iran and Islamic spirituality/sufism. The book can also be utilized devotionally as an highly accessible manual on the inner dimensions of Islamic worship and spiritual purification (tazkiyat al-nafs) for Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

[Kayinat · Rating 5 out of 5]

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