Description: Al-Qushayri's Epistle on Sufism by Abu 'L-Qasim Al-Qushayri, Professor Alexander D. Knysh Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The author of the Epistle on Sufism, Abu l-Qasim al-Qushayri (376/986-465/1074), was a famous Sunni scholar and mystic (Sufi) from Khurasan in Iran. His Epistle is probably the most popular Sufi manual ever .Written in 437/1045, it has served as a primary textbook for many generations of Sufi novices down to the present. In it, Al-Qushayri gives us an illuminating insight into the everyday lives of Sufi devotees of the eighth to eleventh centuries C.E. and the moral and ethical dilemmas they were facing in trying to strike a delicate balance between their ascetic and mystical convictions and the exigencies of life in a society governed by rank, wealth, and military power.In al-Qushayris narrative, the Sufi friends of God (awaliya) are depicted as the true, if uncrowned, kings of this world, not those worldly rulers who appear to be lording it over the common herd of believers. Yet, even the most advanced Sufi masters should not take salvation for granted. Miracle-working, no matter how spectacular, cannot guarantee the Sufi a favourite outcome in the afterlife, for it may be but a ruse on the part of God who wants to test the moral integrity of his servant. In the Epistle these and many other Sufi motifs are illustrated by the anecdotes and parables that show al-Qushayris fellow Sufis in a wide variety of contexts: suffering from hunger and thirst in the desert, while performing pilgrimage to Mecca, participating in spiritual concerts, reciting the Quran, waging war against the infidel enemy and their own desires, earning their livelihood, meditating in a retreat, praying, working miracles, interacting with the people of the market-place, their family members and peers, dreaming, and dying.About The AuthorAbul Qasim Al-Qushayri was a student of the Shaykh Abu `Ali al-Daqqaq, He was a muhaddith who transmitted hadith to pupils by the thousands in Naysabur, in which he fought the Mu`tazila until he fled to Makkah to protect his life, He was also a mufassir who wrote a complete commentary of the Quran entitled Lataif al-isharat bi tafsir al-Quran (The subtleties and allusions in the commentary of the Quran). Author Biography Abul Qasim Al-Qushayri was a student of the Shaykh Abu `Ali al-Daqqaq, He was a muhaddith who transmitted hadith to pupils by the thousands in Naysabur, in which he fought the Mu`tazila until he fled to Makkah to protect his life, He was also a mufassir who wrote a complete commentary of the Quran entitled Lataif al-isharat bi tafsir al-Quran (The subtleties and allusions in the commentary of the Quran). Details ISBN 9394834176 ISBN-13 9789394834170 Title Al-Qushayri's Epistle on Sufism Author Abu L-Qasim Al-Qushayri, Professor Alexander D. Knysh Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 490 Publisher Dar UL Thaqafah GE_Item_ID:142748012; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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