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Sufism / Islamic Mysticism: Frames version Sufism / Islamic Mysticism Sufism / Islamic Mysticism Sufi Home Page Quotations organized by Mysticism is concerned with the nature of reality, the individual's struggle topic to attain a clear vision of reality, and the transformation of consciousness that accompanies such vision. I've selected quotations from a number of Mystics, Theologians, and Islamic works which I feel illustrate these issues. There are two ways of Scriptures viewings these quotations: 1. Browse quotations drawn from a variety of Islamic sources, all of Glossary which deal with the same topic. To do this, follow the links below. Links to Other Sites 2. Browse quotations dealing with a variety of topics, all of which were drawn from the same source. To pursue this alternative, go to What's new? Islamic mystics, theologians and scriptures. ( 11 Mar 99 ) Either way, you'll be seeing the same quotations. It's just a question of Mysticism in World whether you want to focus on a specific topic or on a specific mystic. Religions Islamic quotations organized by © 1999 by D. Platt topic l There's a reality beyond the material world: m W hich is uncreated. m I t pervades everything, m b ut remains beyond the reach of human knowledge and understanding. l Y ou approach that reality by: m D istinguishing ego from true self m U nderstanding the nature of desire m B ecoming unattached m F orgetting about preferences http://www.digiserve.com/mystic/Muslim/ (1 of 3) [3/14/2001 6:37:34 AM] Sufism / Islamic Mysticism: Frames version m N ot working for personal gain m L etting go of thoughts m R edirecting your attention m B eing devoted m B eing humble m I nvoking that reality m S urrendering l T hat reality approaches you through: m G race m T he teacher l Y ou're transformed so that you embody that reality by: m D ying and being reborn m S eeing the light m E xperiencing union m E xperiencing freedom Mysticism in World Religions Islamic mystics, theologians and scriptures Islamic Glossary Links to Other Islamic Sites ©1999 by Deb Platt http://www.digiserve.com/mystic/Muslim/ (2 of 3) [3/14/2001 6:37:34 AM] Sufism / Islamic Mysticism: Frames version http://www.digiserve.com/mystic/Muslim/ (3 of 3) [3/14/2001 6:37:34 AM] Sufism / Islamic Mysticism: Frames version Sufism / Islamic Mysticism Mysticism is concerned with the nature of reality, the individual's struggle to attain a clear vision of reality, and the transformation of consciousness that accompanies such vision. I've selected quotations from a number of Islamic works which I feel illustrate these issues. There are two ways of viewings these quotations: 1. Browse quotations drawn from a variety of Islamic sources, all of which deal with the same topic. To do this, follow the links below. 2. Browse quotations dealing with a variety of topics, all of which were drawn from the same source. To pursue this alternative, go to Islamic mystics, theologians and scriptures. Either way, you'll be seeing the same quotations. It's just a question of whether you want to focus on a specific topic or on a specific mystic. Islamic quotations organized by topic l T here's a reality beyond the material world: m W hich is uncreated. m I t pervades everything, m b ut remains beyond the reach of human knowledge and understanding. l Y ou approach that reality by: m D istinguishing ego from true self m U nderstanding the nature of desire m B ecoming unattached m F orgetting about preferences m N ot working for personal gain m L etting go of thoughts m R edirecting your attention m B eing devoted m B eing humble m I nvoking that reality http://www.digiserve.com/mystic/Muslim/F_start.html (1 of 3) [3/14/2001 6:37:35 AM] Sufism / Islamic Mysticism: Frames version m S urrendering l T hat reality approaches you through: m G race m T he teacher l Y ou're transformed so that you embody that reality by: m D ying and being reborn m S eeing the light m E xperiencing union m E xperiencing freedom Mysticism in World Religions Islamic mystics, theologians and scriptures Islamic Glossary Links to Other Islamic Sites ©1999 by Deb Platt http://www.digiserve.com/mystic/Muslim/F_start.html (2 of 3) [3/14/2001 6:37:35 AM] Sufism / Islamic Mysticism: Frames version http://www.digiserve.com/mystic/Muslim/F_start.html (3 of 3) [3/14/2001 6:37:35 AM] Islamic mystics, theologians and scriptures Switch to Jewish, Christian, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, or Taoist mystics, theologians and scriptures. Islamic mystics, theologians and scriptures Select the hyperlinked name of a mystic, theologian, or scripture in order to view quotations drawn from that particular source. Citations for that source appear below. 'Abd al-Kader, a mystic who lived from 1807 to 1883; the latter portion of his life was spent in Damascus. 'Abd al-Kader. The Spiritual Writings of 'Abd al-Kader. Albany, N.Y.: State University of New York Press, 1995. ISBN 0791424464 Burckhardt, Titus, a twentieth century scholar dedicated to the study of Sufism and Islam. Burckhardt, Titus. Introduction to Sufism. San Francisco: Thorsons (An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers), 1995. ISBN 1855384582 Ibn `Arabi, a mystic and prominent theologian who lived from 1165 to 1240 C.E. He was born and raised in Spain, but spent much of his adult life in Damascus. Corbin, Henry. Creative Imagination in the Sufism of Ibn `Arabi. Trans. Ralph Manheim. Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, 1969. ISBN 0691018286 Ibn `Ata'Allah, a 13th century Sufi master. Ahmad Ibn `Ata'Allah. The Key To Salvation: A Sufi Manual of Invocation. Trans. Mary Ann Koury Danner. Cambridge: The Islamic Texts Society, 1996. ISBN 0946621276 Rabi´a al-Adawiyya, an eighth century, female mystic. Rabi´a al-Adawiyya. Doorkeeper of the heart : versions of Rabia. Trans. Charles Upton. Putney, Vt.: Threshold Books, 1988 ISBN 0939660245 Jalaluddin Rumi, a prominent, thirteenth-century mystic and poet. Jalaluddin Rumi. The Essential Rumi. Trans. Coleman Barks with John Moyne. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1995 ISBN 0062509586 Jalaluddin Rumi. Signs of the Unseen: The Discourses of Jalaluddin Rumi. Trans. W.M. Thackston, Jr. Putney, Vermont: Threshold Books, 1994 ISBN 0939660342 Jalaluddin Rumi. The Sufi Path of Love: The Spiritual Teachings of Rumi. Trans. William C. Chittick. Albany, N.Y.: State University of New York Press, 1983 ISBN 0873957245 http://www.digiserve.com/mystic/Muslim/bibliography.html (1 of 3) [3/14/2001 6:37:36 AM] Islamic mystics, theologians and scriptures Vaughan-Lee, Llewellyn, a contemporary anthologist of Sufi works. Vaughan-Lee, Llewellyn. Travelling the Path of Love. Inverness, California: The Golden Sufi Center, 1995 ISBN 096345742X Mysticism in World Religions | Sufism / Islamic Mysticism | ©1999 by D. Platt http://www.digiserve.com/mystic/Muslim/bibliography.html (2 of 3) [3/14/2001 6:37:36 AM] Islamic mystics, theologians and scriptures http://www.digiserve.com/mystic/Muslim/bibliography.html (3 of 3) [3/14/2001 6:37:36 AM] Uncreated (Within Islam): Frames version Select a new topic Topic: Uncreated Muslim Quotations Titus Burckhardt Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn al-`Arabi Ahmad Ibn `Ata'Allah Rabi´a al-Adawiyya Jalaluddin Rumi 'Abd al-Kader Mysticism in World Religions Home Page Muslim Mysticism © 1999 by D. 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