In this book Julian Baldick examines the historical development of Sufi doctrine and practices over the fourteen centuries of Islam.

I really love and value this book.” —Coleman Barks, translator of The Essential Rumi

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"Bashir weaves a rich history of Sufi Islam around the depiction of bodily actions in Sufi literature and miniature paintings produced circa 1300-1500 CE. Focusing on the Persianate societies of Iran and Central Asia, he explores medieval ...

Jamil M. Abun-Nasr describes them as "communities of grace" because his readings in Sufi hagiographies have convinced him that divine grace is the central element of their system of beliefs.

This inimitable volume sheds light on a multifaceted and alternative aspect of Islamic history and religion.

Investigating Sufi-inspired spirituality in the modern world, this interdisciplinary text combines cultural study with solid data to provide a comprehensive look at how the teachings of Ibn 'Arabi have been adopted and adapted by Muslims ...

This is the first representative collection of the master's teachings – making it the perfect book for anyone who has been intrigued by his writings but unsure about where to start in his sixteen-volume collected works.

Furthering understanding of the African Islamic religious scene, as well as contributing to the study of Sufism worldwide, this volume is of key interest to students and scholars of Middle Eastern, African and Islamic studies.

One of the early modern examinations of the historical development of Sufism, The Sufi Orders, in Islam is today considered a classic work of Islamic studies.