The Kashf al-mahjúb: The oldest Persian treatise on Súfiism by Hujviri

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Author Hujviri, ‘Ali ibn ‘Usman, -1072?
Translator Nicholson, Reynold Alleyne, 1868-1945
LoC No. 12002065
Title The Kashf al-mahjúb: The oldest Persian treatise on Súfiism
Series Title E. J. W. Gibb memorial, Volume XVII
Credits KD Weeks, Fritz Ohrenschall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary "The Kashf al-mahjúb: The Oldest Persian Treatise on Súfiism" by Hujviri is a foundational text on Sufism written in the 11th century. This treatise serves not only as a manual on Sufism but also as a personal meditation on the mystical path and its practices, detailing the doctrines and experiences of Sufis. The author, Al-Hujwírí, offers insights into the spiritual journey, the nature of divine knowledge, and the principles that guide Sufi practitioners. The opening of this treatise introduces readers to the author's intent in writing the work, highlighting the importance of knowledge and the relationship between divine wisdom and human understanding. Al-Hujwírí expresses his desire to clearly convey the principles of Sufism based on his personal experiences and teachings from various masters. He discusses the necessity of approaching the topic with sincerity and humility, emphasizing that true knowledge is rooted in divine insight and not mere intellectual understanding. The author sets the stage for a profound exploration of Sufism, preparing readers to delve into its mysteries and spiritual significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BP: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs
Subject Sufism -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
EBook-No. 64786
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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