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The Principles of Sufism
Contributor(s): Al-Bāʿūniyyah, ʿ (Author), Homerin, Th Emil (Editor), Homerin, Th Emil (Translator)
ISBN: 0814745288     ISBN-13: 9780814745281
Publisher: New York University Press
OUR PRICE:   $30.40  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: February 2014
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Collections | Middle Eastern
- Religion | Islam - Sufi
- History | Middle East - General
Dewey: 297.41
LCCN: 2013025648
Series: Library of Arabic Literature
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.05 lbs) 224 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Middle East
- Religious Orientation - Islamic
 
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Publisher Description:

'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah (d. 923/1517) of Damascus was one of the great women scholars in Islamic history. A mystic and prolific poet and writer, 'A'ishah composed more works in Arabic than any other woman before the twentieth century. Yet despite her extraordinary literary and religious achievements, 'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah
remains largely unknown. For the first time her key work, The Principles of Sufism, is available in English translation.

The Principles of Sufism is a mystical guide book to help others on their spiritual path. She recounts the fundamental stages and states of the spiritual novice's transformative journey, emphasizing the importance of embracing both human limitations and God's limitless love. Drawing on lessons and readings from centuries-old Sufi tradition, 'A'ishah advises the seeker to repent of selfishness and turn to a sincere life of love. In addition to his lucid translation, Th. Emil Homerin provides an insightful introduction, notes and a glossary to 'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah's remarkable account of the pursuit of mystical illumination.

A bilingual Arabic-English edition.

Contributor Bio(s): Al-Ba'uniyyah, 'a'ishah: -

'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah (d. 923 H/1517 AD) of Damascus was one of the great women scholars in Islamic history. A mystic and prolific poet and writer, 'A'ishah
composed more works in Arabic than any other woman before the 20th century.

Homerin, Th Emil: - Th. Emil Homerin is Professor of Religion in the Department of Religion & Classics at the University of Rochester, where he teaches courses on Islam, classical Arabic literature, and mysticism. Homerin completed his Ph.D. with honors at the University of Chicago ('87), and he has lived and worked in Egypt and Turkey for a number of years.Homerin, Th Emil: - Th. Emil Homerin is Professor of Religion in the Department of Religion & Classics at the University of Rochester, where he teaches courses on Islam, classical Arabic literature, and mysticism. Homerin completed his Ph.D. with honors at the University of Chicago ('87), and he has lived and worked in Egypt and Turkey for a number of years.