{"product_id":"sufism-an-introduction-to-the-mystical-tradition-of-islam-paperback","title":"Sufism: An Introduction to the Mystical Tradition of Islam - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarl W. Ernst\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe classic introduction to the philosophies, practices, and history of Sufism, the mystical tradition of Islam\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Sufis are as diverse as the countries in which they've flourished--from Morocco to India to China--and as varied as their distinctive forms of art, music, poetry, and dance. They are said to represent the mystical heart of Islam, yet the term Sufism is notoriously difficult to define, as it means different things to different people both within and outside the tradition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith that fact in mind, Carl Ernst explores the broadest range of Sufi philosophies and practices to provide one of the most complete and comprehensive introductions to Sufism available in English. He traces the history of the movement from the earliest days of Islam to the present day, along the way examining its relationship to the larger world of Islam and its encounters with both fundamentalism and secularism in the modern world.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarl W. Ernst, Ph.D., is professor and chair of the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A specialist in Islamic mysticism, he has spent research tours in Pakistan, India, and Turkey. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eWords and Ecstasy in Sufism \u003c\/i\u003e and the translator of \u003ci\u003eThe Unveiling of Secrets: Diary of a Sufi Master \u003c\/i\u003e by Ruzbihan Baqli.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 9.01 x 6.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 10, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771265417504,"sku":"9781590308844","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/295c9aa7e5a10b92d0e93e3342ac111c.webp?v=1780383815","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sufism-an-introduction-to-the-mystical-tradition-of-islam-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}