Historical Dictionary of Sufism |
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| Author:
| Renard, John |
| Series title: | Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8108-7973-7 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2015 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $357.00 |
Book Description:
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The most broadly accepted explanation of Sufism i the etymological derivation of the term from the Arabic for "wool," suf, associating practitioners with a preference for poor, rough clothing. This explanation clearly identifies Sufism with ascetical practice and the importance of manifesting spiritual poverty through material poverty. In fact, ......
The most broadly accepted explanation of Sufism i the etymological derivation of the term from the Arabic for "wool," suf, associating practitioners with a preference for poor, rough clothing. This explanation clearly identifies Sufism with ascetical practice and the importance of manifesting spiritual poverty through material poverty. In fact, ......