Risalah Al-Mustarshidin |
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| Author:
| al-Muhasibi, Abu Harith |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5152-7628-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2015 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $7.90 |
Book Description:
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The Risala al-Mustarshidin of Imam al-Muhasibi. Known as "Treatise for the Seekers". A book on Islamic Spirituality. The works of al-Muhasibi are good examples of distinguishing between the ascetic ways of the Muslim sufi and the Christian monks. Where the latter propagates the life of seclusion and a less active role in the mundane affairs of a community, the teachings of al-Muhasibi are judged to develop the sufi to remain an active member of his community despite his spiritual...
More DescriptionThe Risala al-Mustarshidin of Imam al-Muhasibi. Known as "Treatise for the Seekers". A book on Islamic Spirituality. The works of al-Muhasibi are good examples of distinguishing between the ascetic ways of the Muslim sufi and the Christian monks. Where the latter propagates the life of seclusion and a less active role in the mundane affairs of a community, the teachings of al-Muhasibi are judged to develop the sufi to remain an active member of his community despite his spiritual commitments. The works of al-Muhasibi are also reported to have a greater emphasis on the practical side of the spiritual-life adherent.