My SIL has become interested in Imam Ghasali (is that how you spell it) and Sufism. DH is flipping, but I have always wanted to know more about it myself. Does anyone have any recommendations for more information on Sufism? Any Sufis out there with thoughts?
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Asalaam Alaikum Sister,
I know I have read some books. I will look back through and see which ones I enjoyed and get you some names and stuff, inshallah. Read just about anything I could get my hands on before and after my conversion/reversion to Islam.
May Allah bless you and your family,
Aeryn
I believe Koonj is sufi. You could check out her blog to see if she has some info or resources.
http://shabanamir.com/koonj/
As-salaamu'alaykum wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu my dear sister,
Ahhh.. Imam Ghazali...masha'Allah! Your sister-in-law is on a wonderful journey insha'Allah.
I too would love to know more about the subject!
If you can get a hold of Imam Ghazali's "Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din", it has a lot in there. And is a very popular work to study from.
Check out this site: http://www.ghazali.org/
You can find it online..but it's a very large piece of work..and I don't enjoy reading a book online.
Wa'alaykum as-salaam
Farhana
Ask somebody at sunnipath.com
Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship is excerpts from his larger work, translated into english, I found that fairly easy to get a hold of online (alibris.com, an excellent place to go for used books, not very expensive)
I dont mean to be a downer but meanwhile Ghazali has some rather awesome things to say and is an amazing intellectual as with any mortal, there are things which you might disagree with as a woman. Those things however you might not find in the common literature. Just my 2 cents.
http://www.suhba.org/
salaam,
The main books of sufism I have heard recommended were:
The Book of Assistance
http://islamicbookstore.com/b4939.html
Sufi Sage of Arabia
http://www.amazon.com/Sufi-Sage-Arabia-al-Haddad-Spiritual/dp/188775265X
Ihya Uloom al deen
http://www.islamicbookstore.com/b3324.html
Alchemy of Happiness (audio)
http://www.islamicbookstore.com/a4927.html
Path to Perfection
http://www.al-rashad.com/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=567
Two Treatises
http://www.al-rashad.com/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=205
These should be a good start for anyone looking for a grounded and practical sufism
http://www.islamicbookstore.com/a4927.html
Asalaamu Alaikum. In the little I have learned about sufi beliefs and practices...I think they have strayed in many ways from the roots of Islam. Stick with the teachings of the Qur'an and Sunnah. I understand DH flipping out.
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