Kings of Love: The Poetry and History of the Ni'matullāhī Sufi Order

by Nasrollah Pourjavady, Peter Lamborn Wilson

This book deals with the basic teachings of Sufism and at the same time the history and poetry of a single Sufi order, the Nimatullahi Order, which has been one of the most dominant spiritual forces in Persia and Certain regions in India during the past 6 centuries.

Genres: Poetry

266 pages

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Chris]

Published by the Imperial Iranian Academy of Philosophy just prior to Khomeini's Islamic Revolution, this book provides a fascinating look at the school of Sufism founded by mystic Shah Nimatullah Wali.