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Early Islamic Mysticism

1996 DOI: 10.5040/9780809171132 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Edited collection of primary texts with scholarly commentary
Topics Mysticism
Key points Presents writings from the crucial early period of Islamic mysticism during which Sufism developed as one of the world's major mystical traditions, accompanied by commentary on the texts' historical, literary, and philosophical context.

Abstract

This volume makes available and accessible the writings of the crucial early period of Islamic mysticism during which Sufism developed as one of the world's major mystical traditions. The texts are accompanied by commentary on their historical, literary, and philosophical context.