Overview

This is the first English translation of Miftah al-falah, a thirteenth century Sufi text, written by Ibn Ata Allah, one of the great masters of the Shadhili Sufi order. It is considered to be one of his most important works because it sets out the principles of actual Sufi mystical practices, shedding light on the sacred invocations, and associated practices, such as the spiritual retreat. Written in a clear, lucid style, it offers a glimpse into the Sufi world of the 7th Islamic century and allows us to see almost at first hand how the novice was guided by the Sufi Shaykh and, above all, the purpose and preparation involved in engaging in the invocation, dhikhrullah. Ibn Ata Allah sets out to define it, to explain its nature and power, to show its results and to prove that it is part of the Prophets Sunna, or practice. The author goes to great lengths to point out many Quranic verses where dhikrullah is mentioned and cites many noted authorities.

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Author:   Ibn Ata Allah al-Iskandari ,  Mary Ann Koury-Danner
Publisher:   The Islamic Texts Society
Imprint:   The Islamic Texts Society
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.490kg
ISBN:  

9780946621279

ISBN 10:   0946621276
Pages:   270
Publication Date:   01 January 1996
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements System of Transliteration Translator's Introduction Translation of the Miftah al-Falah wa Misbah al-Arwah Preface Part One of the Book    Introduction: On the Nature of Remembrance and Its Explanation    Chapter One: Invoking Aloud    Chapter Two: Benefits of the Invocation in General    Chapter Three: On the Benefits of the Invocations Used by the Novice Travelling the Path    Chapter Four: On Choosing the Type of Remembrance    Chapter Five: The Gradual Advance of the Seeker by Means of the Invocations, and the Manner Wherein He Transfers from Degree to Degree, Stated by Way of Counsel and Summarization    Chapter Six: On the Invocation During the Spiritual Retreat    Chapter Seven: The Oneness of God    Chapter Eight: Gnosis    Chapter Nine: What Initiates on the Path Must Impress Upon Themselves and Practice Constantly Part Two of the Book    On Explaining Invocations: Herein Are Sections and a Conclusion Which Are Part of the Total Number of Principles Conclusion of the Book    It Includes What Has Been Mentioned in the Way of Remembrance in All Situations and Times During the Day and the Night    Chapter Ten: Incantations Notes to the Introduction Notes to the Miftah al-Falah wa Misbah al-Arwah Appendix One: Key persons Mentioned in the Text Appendix Two: Glossary of Terms Appendix Three: Silsilah of the Shadhili Order Bibliography Suggested Readings Index of Names Index of Terms

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Mary Ann Koury-Danner, currently Area Specialist for Middle Eastern Studies at Indiana University Library, has already won two awards for this translation.

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