| Author |
Hujviri, ‘Ali ibn ‘Usman, -1072? |
| Translator |
Nicholson, Reynold Alleyne, 1868-1945 |
| LoC No. |
12002065
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| Title |
The Kashf al-mahjúb: The oldest Persian treatise on Súfiism
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| Series Title |
E. J. W. Gibb memorial, Volume XVII
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
KD Weeks, Fritz Ohrenschall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"The Kashf al-mahjúb: The Oldest Persian Treatise on Súfiism" by Hujviri is a foundational text on Sufism written in the 11th century. This treatise serves not only as a manual on Sufism but also as a personal meditation on the mystical path and its practices, detailing the doctrines and experiences of Sufis. The author, Al-Hujwírí, offers insights into the spiritual journey, the nature of divine knowledge, and the principles that guide Sufi practitioners. The opening of this treatise introduces readers to the author's intent in writing the work, highlighting the importance of knowledge and the relationship between divine wisdom and human understanding. Al-Hujwírí expresses his desire to clearly convey the principles of Sufism based on his personal experiences and teachings from various masters. He discusses the necessity of approaching the topic with sincerity and humility, emphasizing that true knowledge is rooted in divine insight and not mere intellectual understanding. The author sets the stage for a profound exploration of Sufism, preparing readers to delve into its mysteries and spiritual significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BP: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs
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| Subject |
Sufism -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64786 |
| Release Date |
Mar 11, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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