The Way of the Sufi

<p><em>The Way of the Sufi</em> presents an unparalleled cross-section of material from Sufi schools teachings and classical writings as a basic course of Sufi study.</p><p>The author begins with the outward aspects of the teaching most likely to puzzle the student coming fresh to the subject.</p><p>He considers various attitudes to Sufi ideas and evidence of their absorption into medieval Christianity Hinduism Jewish mysticism and modern philosophical teachings.</p><p>The greater part of the book illuminates aspects of Sufi activity and practice relevant to the contemporary world.</p><p> </p>