Abdullah Ansari of Herat (1006-1089 Ce): An Early Sufi Master

by A. G. Ravan Farhadi

Overview

Consisting of a bibliographical account of this early Sufi master's childhood, youth, and years as a teacher and spiritual leader, as well as of translations of a selection from his books and treatises, this work traces the life and teachings of Abdullah Ansari - from poverty and destitution as a boy, by way of furious arguments with scholars advocating a more rationalistic approach to their faith, to his final pronouncements on the path of Love and Union.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780700703135
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/29/1996
Series:	Routledge Sufi Series
Pages:	174
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

A. G. Ravan Farhadi

Table of Contents

Part 1 An Outline of the Life Of ‘Abdull?h Anṣār? of Her?t (1006–1089 C.E.); Part 2 Selections from the Works of ‘Abdull?h Anṣār? of Her?t 1006–1089 CE; Introduction; Chapter 1 Commentary on the Qurʾān, Kashf Al-Asr?r, Rash?d al-D?n Maybod? (d. 1126 C.E.); Chapter 2 The Condemnation of Scholastic Rationalism, Dham Al-Kal?m; Chapter 3 The Generations of the ??f?s, ?abaq?t Al-??fiyyah; Chapter 4 The Hundred Grounds, Sad Mayd?n; Chapter 5 The Book of the Stations of the Wayfarers, Kt?tb Man?zil Als?yir?n; Chapter 6 The Flaws in the States, ‘Ilal Al-maq?m?t; Chapter 7 Sayings and Advice, Maq?l?t-O Andarz-h?; Chapter 8 The Intimate Invocations, Mun?j?t;