Letters from a Sûfî Teacher by Sharaf al-Din Ahmad ibn Yahya Maniri
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| Author | Maniri, Sharaf al-Din Ahmad ibn Yahya, -1380? |
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| Translator | Singh, Baijnath |
| Title | Letters from a Sûfî Teacher |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Letters from a Sûfî Teacher" by Sharaf al-Din Ahmad ibn Yahya Maniri is a collection of spiritual letters and teachings written in the early 15th century. This work serves as a guide on Sufi philosophy, focusing on the spiritual aspects of Islamic thought and the journey towards understanding the Divine. The book likely explores themes of monotheism, the role of a teacher, the significance of discipleship, and the inner workings of faith, aiming to illuminate the reader's path to spiritual enlightenment. The opening portion of the work introduces the author, Shaikh Sharf-ud-dîn, detailing his early life and spiritual development. It highlights the importance of seeking a perfect teacher in the Sufi tradition as a pivotal step in a disciple's journey, outlining the qualifications of such a teacher and the essential role they play in guiding students through the complexities of spiritual growth. The initial letters touch on fundamental concepts like monotheism and the nature of true repentance, urging seekers to maintain purity of intention and a keen dedication to the path of spiritual knowledge. (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. | 47749 |
| Release Date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 83 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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