Sufism: The Mystical Doctrines and Methods of Islam

Sufism: The Mystical Doctrines and Methods of Islam By: Stoddart, Willam Hardback 96 pages A concise, lucid and widely acclaimed introduction to the fundamental doctrines and practices of Sufism, the inward or mystical dimension of Islam. Table of Contents List of Illustrations Foreword by R. W. J. Austin Introduction Chapter 1. The Religion of Islam (Shari‘a) 2. Islamic Esoterism Haqiqa) 3. The Mystical Path (Tariqa) Appendix–quotations relating to Sufism (a) from the Qur’an (b) from the Traditions (ahadith) (c) from the Sufis Further Reading Index