William C Chittick
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For the first time in the History of Orientalism, a thorough study of ibn al- 'Arabi's thought is now available. William Chittick has given us a translation of numerous passages from the work of the Magister Magnus and placed them in their theological context, thus removing many misunderstandings that have prevailed both among Muslim and in the West when interpreting Ibn al-Arabi's mystical worldview. Chittick has done this with admirable clarity, and ...
The Sufi tradition, commonly associated with the Whirling Dervishes and the profoundly beautiful poetry of the great mystic, Rumi, is introduced here is a comprehensive and authoritative guide. William C. Chittick, the leading scholar in this field, offers a compelling insight into the origins, context, and key themes of this fascinating movement. After a general overview of the tradition, he draws upon the words of some of the greatest Sufi writers- ...