What is Sufism?Martin Lings provides an excellent and authoritative introduction to the mystical movement of the Sufis based on his lifelong interest in Islamic culture. His explanation derives from a profound understanding of Sufism, and extends to many aspects which are usually neglected. His illuminating answer to 'What is Sufism?' gives a taste of the very subject matter itself. What do Sufis believe? What do they aim at? What do they do? Unlike other writers on

Langauge: English

As a young woman

is a symbol of Muslim women’s oppression

Because it fulfills so many basic needs of individuals and of society

suggesting many practical ways in which these can be healed

Publication Date: September 8

ISBN-13: 978-1590080115

She taught thereafter in Cairo

This in-depth sirah is the only book on this topic written by a woman and has been called by scholars the most important work of sirah this century

فكانوا نجوماً متلألئة في سماء الإنسانية تطوف في فلك النبوة، لكل نجم من هذه النجوم قصة حب مع الله

Islamic biography

Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanawi