Readings from the Mystics of Islam

by Margaret Smith

Readings from the Mystics of Islam is an anthology of writings from Islamic mysticism's greatest masters of wisdom, translated and edited by Margaret Smith, the renowned scholar of Sufism. Ranging from the beginnings of Sufism in the 8th century to the modern era, the selections include jewels of mystical thought and experience from Rabia, al-Hallaj, Rumi, Ibn Arabi, Hafiz, among others.

Genres: Islam

120 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1994

About the author

Margaret Smith (1884–1970) was a British orientalist specializing in comparative religion and Sufism.

Reviews

[Adi · Rating 3 out of 5]

satu demi satu pengalaman mistik ahli-ahli sufi dikoleksikan dalam buku ini.
dari nama besar yg masyhur hingga ke nama-nama kurang terkenal.
ada kesamaan meski pengalaman mereka berjarak ratusan tahun antara satu sama lain..

[Dennis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Illuminating passages from some of the great mystics of Sufism..