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THE KEY TO SALVATION:A SUFI MANUAL OF INVOCATION

In its first English translation, this important workby Ibn 'Ata' Allah Al-Iskandari, the third greatmaster of the Shadhili Sufi Order, contains theprinciples of actual Sufi mystical practices. It shedsa new light on sacred invocation and assortedpractices such as the spiritual retreat. Lucid instyle, it also offers a glimpse into the 7th Islamiccentury Sufi world.Trans. by Mary Ann K. Danner-Fadae $32.00

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STORY OF LAYLA AND MAJNUN

In this most famous classical love story of theIslamic Orient, Majnun serves as a model for themystical lover, lost in his contemplation of Layla,seeing only her throughout the world, with all ofcreation assuming her form in his eyes. A beautifulpoetic Sufi allegory, which is a shadow picture ofthe soul's passionate longing to be reunited withGod, and wherein the manifestation of divinebeauty is seen through the eyes of love.Trans. by Rudolf Gelpke $14.00

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THE UNVEILING OF SECRETS:DIARY OF A SUFI MASTER

One of the most powerful documents in the historyof mysticism. Written by the great Sufi mysticRuzbihan Baqli, it records his visionary encounterswith God, the angels, the prophets, and the Sufisaints. A beautiful classic of spiritualautobiography.Trans. by Carl W. Ernst $15.95

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SA'DI: THE ROSE GARDEN

This classic has been called a rich mixture of

WELLSPRINGS OF WISDOM

A translation (with commentary) of "Kitabal-Yanabi" by Abu Ya'qub al-Sijistani, this is aninvestigation of al-Sijistani's highly originalcombination of scientific Neoplatonism and anIsmaili interpretation of Islam. Explored are a richrange of topics including the intellect and the soul,creation and prophecy in Islam, the Christian cross,the Word of God, the nature of evil, and theposition of the messiah. A unique philosophicaltreatise.Trans. by Paul E. Walker $30.00

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THE THRONE CARRIER OF GOD

This book constitutes a comprehensiveinvestigation of the life and teachings of one of themost famous Sufis of the Iranian world, Ala'ad-dawla as-Simnani. After early life as a courtierat the Ilkhanid Mongol court, Simnani had amystical experience that made him turn his back onhis life of luxury. He found that he soon advancedrapidly in his spiritual quest thereafter. Includes asystematic description of his instructions for Sufipractitioners of all levels.Trans. by Jamal J. Elias $20.95

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FROM ARAB POET TO MUSLIM SAINT: IBNAL-FARID,HIS VERSE & HIS SHRINE

Through examining a renowned Arab mysticalpoet, this book provides one of the first casestudies of an obscure aspect of Muslim faith: thesanctification of saints and creation of shrines inclassical Islam. Saints have long been veneratedwithout formal canonization, and Homerinexplores this territory by following the fortunes ofthis saint, his rise and fall, seen against Egypt'schanging religious, cultural and politicalenvironment.

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proverbs, aphorisms, love lyrics, erotic stories,descriptions of great rulers, and pronouncements inprose and verse on morality and ethics. But beyondthe surface playfulness, there is a deep consistencyto Sa'di's poetry which reveals its Sufic dimension,as Omar Ali-Shah shows in his fresh translation ofThe Gulistan.Syed Omar Ali-Shah $23.00

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THE CONCEPT OF SAINTHOOD IN EARLYISLAMIC MYSTICISM

This volume provides translations of the earliestArabic autobiography and earliest theoreticalexplanation of the psychic development andpowers of an Islamic holy man, Hakimal-Tirmidhi, and is an important primary source fora complex of religious ideas which have continuedto exercise great influence in the Muslim world upuntil the present.Bernd Radtke & John O'Kane $29.95

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SUHRAWARDI AND THE SCHOOL OFILLUMINATION

Shihab al-Din Yahya Suhrawardi was also knownas Shaikh al-Ishraq or the "Master of Illumination."His thoughts form a consistent philosophicalsystem, which close study reveals to be a theory ofknowledge generally called "Knowledge byPresence." He claims that first comes a discoveryof truth, then the embarking on a path to find therational basis of experiential wisdom, trying toreconcile rational discourse and inner purification.Mehdi Amin Razavi $ 25.00

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THE DIVAN-I-HAFIZ

This reissue of the complete, fully-annotated 1891Clarke translation of Hafiz' lyric Persian ghazals

Emil Homerin $39.95

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REVELATIONS OF THE UNSEEN(FUTUH AL-GHAIB)

This collection of seventy-eight classic discourses,from the supreme spiritual guide Shaikh 'Abdal-Qadir al-Jilani, are among the most beautifuloratory the world has ever known. Al-Jilani'sinfluential talks shed light on a range of topics suchas spiritual culture, trust and submission, gratitude,blessings and trials, and various states of the self.A new translation by Muhtar Holland $18.00

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SUFFICIENT PROVISION FOR SEEKERSOF THE PATH OF TRUTH

In this first volume of the monumental work"Al-Ghunya li-Talibi Tariq al-Haqq," Shaikh 'Abdal-Qadir al-Jilani provides a comprehensiveexposition of both the outer and inner aspects ofIslam. His words shed light on the workings of thespiritual core of the human being, and areinvaluable to seekers of spiritual knowledgeeverywhere.Trans. by Muhtar Holland Five Volume Set $110

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CONCERNING THE AFFIRMATION OFDIVINE OTHERNESS

A translation of "Risala fi't-Tawhid," which isessentially a biography of al-Jilani, was written byShaikh Wali Raslan ad-Dimashqi, who himself wassaid to have charismatic powers and supernaturaltalents. In praising al-Jilani, a remarkableindividual who knew through direct experience, theshaikh has written one of the most original bookson the science of Divine Unity.

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should be welcomed by all lovers of the master.They can expect a sense of being transported to apoetic world of experience which Iranian readershave described for centuries as their experience ofHafiz. Clarke's symbolic imagery communicatesthe tantalizing cultural richness of the originalPersian.Trans. by H. Wilberforce Clarke $85.00

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THE REMOVAL OF CARES

In its first English translation, Shaikh 'Abdal-Qadir al-Jilani's "Jala' al-Khawatir" offers acollection of forty-five discourses that addressmany issues for seekers on the spiritual path,including various levels of behavior and service,while fully acknowledging the example of theProphet as a source of supreme guidance along theway.Trans. by Muhtar Holland $24.95

THE SUBLIME REVELATION

While Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani lived almost athousand years ago, his words transcend the timeand place in which they were written to span thecenturies without difficulty. This translation of"Al-Fath ar-Rabbani" is a collection of sixty-twodiscourses which make available more of theabundant wisdom of his beautiful oratory.Trans. by Muhtar Holland $29.00

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ABDULLAH ANSARI OF HERAT:AN EARLY SUFI MASTER

Consisting of a biographical account of this earlySufi master's childhood, youth and years as teacherand spiritual leader, as well as of translations fromhis books and his treatises. This work traces thelife and teachings of Abdullah Ansari frompoverty and destitution as a boy, to his furiousarguments with scholars advocating a morerationalistic approach to their faith, to his finalpronouncements on the path of Love and Union.A.G. Ravan Farhadi $29.95

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AL-GHAZZALI:INCOHERENCE OF THE PHILOSOPHERS

This ranks among the most important works of oneof the most fascinating thinkers in the history ofIslam. It contends that, although Muslimphilosophers such as al-Farabi and Ibn Sinaboasted of their unassailable arguments on crucialmatters of theology and metaphysics, they couldnot deliver on their claims, and their assertionsrepresented mere disguised heresy and unbelief.Ibn Rushd attempted to refute al-Ghazzali'scritique, but it remains widely read and influentialtoday.Michael E. Marmura $29.95

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SPIRITUAL WISDOM OF HAFEZ:

Teachings of the Philosopher of LoveThis is the perfect introduction to the man knownas the philosopher of love, whose message ofspiritual transcendance through rapture and serviceto others is especially important today. His wisdomspeaks directly to the cutting edges of philosophy,psychology, social theory and education, and serveas a bridge of understanding between the West andthe Middle East.

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SUFI BOOK OF SPIRITUAL ASCENT

A Sufi textbook of the highest order where thespiritual ascent is opened for the reader throughquotations from the Koran, Hadith and the sayingsof early Sufis. Al-Qushari's great work teaches that"the greatest warrior (fata) is he who breaks anidol; and the idol of each person is his ego."Trans. by Rabia Harris $19.95

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HAFEZ POEMS OF GERTRUDE BELL

The ghazals of Persia's most popular poet havechallenged many translators. Gertrude LowthianBell (1868-1926) poet, scholar, historian,mountaineer, linguist, traveller, and intelligenceofficer was responsible during WWI for thecreation of modern Iraq, as well as preservation ofantiquities from Babylon. Her renditions of Hafezare still considered some of the best in the Englishlanguage.Gertude Bell $15.95

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THE SELF-DISLOSURE OF GOD:

Principles of Ibn al-'Arabi's CosmologyThis is a continuation of the author's investigationsinto the world view of Ibn al-'Arabi, the greatesttheoretician of Sufism and "seal of theMuhammadan saints." In three parts, this bookdeals with the relation between God and thecosmos, the structure of the cosmos, and the natureof the human soul. There are detailed indexes ofsources, Koranic verses and hadiths, and the indexof technical terminology is indispensible.William B. Chittick $25.00

Haleh Pourafzal & Roger Montgomery $24.00

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METAPHYSICS IN ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHY

The concept of being for Islamic philosophers is animportant topic and shows them to be trueinheritors of Greek philosophic tradition. They notonly mastered and assimilated the Greek materialon being but also added to it, developed it, and atmoments attained peaks of originality and subtletythat give them a permanent place in the history ofmetaphysics. The text opens with a discussion ofthe verb "to be" in an Arabic context and includesessays on Farabi, Ibn Sina, Ibn Rushd and MullaSadra.Fadlou Shehadi $ 50.00

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THE PROPER CONDUCT OF MARRIAGE INISLAM

In his magnum opus entitled "The Revival of theReligious Sciences," al-Ghazzali deals thoroughlywith every aspect of the outer and inner life of theMuslim. In this volume, he considers the behaviorof the Muslim as a member of a community ofbelievers, including the proper conduct within theinstitution of marriage.Trans. by Muhtar Holland $16.00

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A DERVISH TEXTBOOK

Used as a manual for the study of Sufismworld-wide, this is a translation from theAwarifu-I-Ma'arif, by Sheikh ShahabuddinSuhrawardi, which discusses in detail a wealth ofthemes such as the teacher, the disciple, thecommunity, dreams, knowledge, essence, self, souland love.Trans. by H. Wilberforce-Clarke $32.00

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SAWANIH: INSPIRATIONS FROM THEWORLD OF PURE SPIRITS

A complete translation of the Sawanih written bythe Persian Sufi master, Ahmad Ghazzali, which isa description of the inspiration that the mysticexperiences on his journey to the ultimate throughthe world of spirit.Trans. by Nasrollah Pourjavady $110.00

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THE CONCLUSIVE ARGUMENT FROMGOD

The master work of Shah Wali Allah of Delhi, theHujjat Allah-al-Baligha, a synthesis of the Islamicintellectual disciplines of the eighteenth century.Trans. by M.K. Hermansen $177.50

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THE BOOK OF ECSTASY

A widely regarded guide to the deeper aspects ofSufi experience by the 15th century mystic, Arifiof Herat, dealing with the experiences of the divinein relation to its effects on the individual andcosmic scales.Trans. by R. S. Greenshields $18.00

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FUTUH AL-GHAIB(THE REVELATIONS OF THE UNSEEN)

The discourses of the great saint, Hazrat SyedAbdul Al-Qadir Al-Jilani, the Saint of Baghdad, inwhich the master describes Sufism as a regularscience with it's own set laws and a full system ofthought and experience, through which all spiritualpilgrims must pass.Hazrat Syed Abdul Al-Qadir Al-Jilani $6.95

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THE HUNDRED LETTERS

Despite the emphasis on esoteric truth in Sufism,both for doctrinal and security reasons (thememory of the execution of al-Hallaj remainedvivid), what Sharafuddin Maneri disclosed inwriting to his disciple, Qazi Shamsuddin ofChausa, provides us with a consistently brilliantand magnificently systematic overview of matureSufi thought.Sharafuddin Maneri $13.95

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THE SAINT OF JILAN

The life of Saiyedena Hazrat Ghaus-ul-Azam, theSultan of all the Walis, for whom miracles andsupernatural events formed the greater part of hislife. He was also a great preacher, an educationist,a doctor of law, a moralist and a greatphilanthropist.S. A. Salik $4.95

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DIVINE FLASHES

The Lama'at (Divine Flashes) is the prosemasterpiece of the Persian-born Sufi Fakhruddin'Iraqi. He is considered one of the foremostexpositors of Sufi teachings and a supreme artistamong those who have attained an exalted station

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REVELATION OF THE SECRETS OF THEBIRDS AND FLOWERS

Written by the mystic al-Muqaddasi over 700 yearsago, this is a religious psychology dealing with theconsciousness of the community, theconsciousness of the individual,and the varyingdetails of mental postures.Trans. by Hoare & Galy $27.00

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REVELATIONS OF THE UNSEEN(FUTUH AL-GHAIB)

A rich series of brief discourses, clear and lucidexpositions of the spiritual path, by a great Sheikhwho lived almost 1,000 years ago, and whoremains widely known for his experiences, hissayings and his teachings.Shaikh Al-Qadir Al-Jilani $18.00

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THE SCIENCE OF MYSTIC LIGHTS

A welcome study of Qutb al-Din Shirazi and theilluminationist tradition in Islamic philosophy,with special attention paid to the problems of theWorld of Image and related questions of time, theEternal Return, the preexistence of the soul, andreincarnation.John Walbridge $15.95

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FARIDUDDIN ATTAR'STADHKATATUL-AULIYA(MEMOIRS OF SAINTS)

A selection from the sayings of 62 Saints of thehighest order with incidents from their lives. Awell-known account of the intense yearning thatburnt in the hearts of the great Sufis and who, bystating their experiences, taught the sublimest andthe simplest way to realization.

of spiritual realization within the Sufi tradition.Fakhruddin 'Iraqi $19.95

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THE BOOK OF WISDOM &INTIMATE CONVERSATIONS

Two fresh and vivid translations of the works oftwo great Sufi sages: 'Ibn Ata'Illah of Egypt, whoseworks are among the earliest written documents ofthe Shadhiliyyah Sufi order; and the Sufi scholarKwaja Abdullah Ansari, who lived in Herat, in theold province of Khurasan, an important seat oflearning.Ibn 'Ata' Illah/Kwaja Ansari $19.95

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THE WAY OF SUFI CHIVALRY

A highly respected Sufi saint and scholar of the10th century, Ibn al-Husayn al-Sulami compiledthis book as a guide to enlightened behavior for thespiritual aspirant. According to the Sufis,Futuwwah is a code of honorable behavior thatfollows the example of the prophets, saints andsages, and offers the aspirant guidance on the Sufipath to spiritual perfection.Ibn al-Husayn al-Sulami $12.95

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THE WAY OF A SUFI: Sharafuddin Maneri

A study of the life, personality and teaching ofBihar's most eminent Sufi, Sharafuddin Maneri. Anilluminating study set against the history of histimes, his dealings with people, and a richsynthesis of his spiritual teachings.Paul Jackson, S.J. $21.95

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LETTERS ON THE SUFI PATH

One of the leaders of the 12th century Moroccan

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Dr. Bankey Behari $8.95

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THE SPIRITUAL WRITINGS OFAMIR 'ABD AL-KADER

A new translation of 39 texts by a spiritual masterin the direct lineage of Ibn Arabi, chosen becausethey represent the major themes from his ownteachings, which were based on his own directexperience.Michel Chodkiewicz $16.95

Shadhiliyyah movement, Ibn 'Abbad taught a pathto God that blended the esoteric Sufi tradition ofthe past with the popular lay movements of thetime. He emphasized a vigorous spirituality thatpursued the inner life in the context of ordinarydaily affairs.Ibn 'Abbad of Ronda $9.95

JOURNEYS WITH A SUFI MASTER

An account of the interplay of the ancient beliefs ofDivine illumination, with the world as it is today,offering an unusual and unique insight into whothe Sufis really are, what they say and do, and whattheir effect is on the modern world.H.B.M. Dervish $12.50

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THE MYSTICAL AND VISIONARYTREATISES OF SUHRAWARDI

These are nine treatises dealing with the initiationof the aspirant into the spiritual realm, written inthe 12th century by Sheikh Suhrawardi, the greatilluminist philosopher and mystic who was put todeath by the orthodoxy of his time and becameknown thereafter as "The Murdered Sheikh."Translated by W. M. Thackson $25.00

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THE PRECIOUS PEARL

Written by the Persian mystical poet al-Jami, this isan examination of much-debated spiritualquestions, presented through the opposing views ofphilosophers and theologicans, then explaining theSufi position.

THE PASSION OF AL-HALLAJ

A brilliant 4 volume series detailing the mysticallife and martyrdom of the most famous spiritualsacrifice in Islam. The Passion of al-Hallajencompasses the whole milieu of early Islamiccivilization, exploring the life and teaching of thetenth century mystic with great spiritual insight andcultural sympathy.

Volume 1: The Life of al-HallajVolume 2: TheSurvival of al-HallajVolume 3: The Teaching of al-HallajVolume 4: Bibligraphy and Index

Louis Massignon $350.00

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HALLAJ: MYSTIC & MARTYR

A unique and incomparable work, the abridgededition of a four volume work, The Passion ofal-Hallaj. This is a brilliant exploration of the lifeand teachings of the famous 10th century Sufimystic and martyr.Louis Massignon $19.00

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AL-HAllAJ

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Nicholas Heer $18.95

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ENIGMATIC SAINT

The first biography in English of the 19th centuryMoroccan mystic and teacher, Ahmad Ibn Idris.Through his students and writings, his influencehas been felt from Morocco to Malaysia, fromYugoslavia to East Africa.R.S. O'Fahey $17.95

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THE SECRET OF THE SECRETS

Considered one of the great works of Sufimysticism, this was written by the founder of theQadiriya order, and unveils the inner dimensions ofoutward actions and spiritual practices. Translatedby Sheikh Tosun Bayrak of the Halveti-Jerrahiorder.Hadrat al-Qadir al-Jilani $22.50

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THE SECRETS OF GOD'S MYSTICALONENESS

A fascinating and compelling biography of the11th century Sufi Abu Sa'id b. Abu'l Khayr, towhom were attributed countless tales of mysticalfeats. Subtitled The Spiritual Stations of ShaikhAbu Sa'id, it is written in a simple and directnarrative style, replete with anecdotes, surprises,humor, intimacy, and the humanity of the greatShaikh's personality.Translated by John O'Kane $28.00

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INSPIRATIONS ON THE PATH OF BLAME

An interpretation of Islamic spirituality accordingto the concept of Melamiyya, the path of blame, a

A short introduction to the life and teachings ofal-Hallaj, the 'reader of hearts', includingtranslations of his poetry and prose which are usedto supplement contemporary 10th century accountsof the mystic's life.Herbert W. Mason $20.00

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PRINCIPLES OF SUFISM

The first English translation from the Risala, thecompendium of Sufi knowledge and practices byal-Qushayri detailing Sufi thought through Koran,Hadith and the tales and sayings of the saints.Al-Qushayri $25.95

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BEYOND FAITH AND INFIDELITY

A study of the life and poetry of the Persian SufiAs'd al-Din Mahmud Shabistari (d. circa 1339-40),whose 1000-couplet poem "The Garden ofMystery" has been described as the handiestintroduction to post-Ibn 'Arabi Sufism. Thesectarian and scholastic context of Shabistari'sthought, his rigorous opposition to the mediaevalmullahs of Iran, his relationship to peripateticphilosophy, and his place in classical Persianliterature are discussed in depth.Leonard Lewisohn $29.95

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UTTERANCES OF SHAIKH AL-JILANI

A compilation of the sayings and responses toquestions of the famed Shaikh, who lived nearly1,000 years ago and whose timeless words span thecenturies with meaning and clarity.Trans. by Mukhtar Holland $6.95

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REVELATIONS OF THE UNSEEN

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method for transforming the hypocrisy of the egointo true sincerity.Sheikh Badruddin of Simawna $13.00

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THE CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS

A prose translation by the great 12th century Sufimaster, Farid ud-Din Attar, of one of thebest-loved classics of Sufi literature, an allegory ofthe soul's journey to union with God.Trans. by C.S. Nott $12.00

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AWAKENED DREAMS

A story of mythical dimensions written early in the20th century by the Sufi mystic, Ahmet Hilmi.Used as a teaching tale, it is a 'transcription of thespiritual journey based on the author's ownexperiences.'Ahmet Hilmi $13.00

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MERCY OCEANS

An important series of discourses, written by acontemporary Sufi master of the NaqshbandhiOrder, on a widely diverse series of themes,capturing both the flavor of traditional Sufiteachings and the problems of applying them in thecontemporary world.Sheikh Nazim al-Qubrusi $10.00

A collection of 78 discourses from the Futuhal-Ghaib, by Shaikh al-Jilani, a Sufi noted for hisextraordinary spiritual experiences, memorablesayings and wise teachings.Trans. by Mukhtar Holland $18.00

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THE SUBLIME REVELATION

A collection of 62 discourses called Al-Fathar-Rabbani, including notes made by the recorderof the Shaikh's words nearly 1,000 years ago on theShaikh's personal manner, his prayers andinvocations.Trans. by Mukhtar Holland $29.00

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A SUFI SAINTOF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

One of the most significant and engaging books onSufism, a study of the life and writings of the Sufisaint, Shaikh Ahmad Al-Alawi. A masterly workthat approaches the saint from many sources, all ofwhich shed light on his manner and bearing, andthe spiritual significance of his teachings.Martin Lings $24.95

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ANGELS UNVEILED

It is said that one cannot understand Islam withoutaccepting the role of angels in the revelation of theKoran. This is a welcomed explication of theuntold secrets of the angels and theirmulti-dimensional roles in the Islamic cosmos andthe daily life of Muslims.Shaykh M.H. Kabbani $14.95

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SHEIKH MUZZAFER OZAK

IRSHAD: WISDOM OF A SUFI MASTER

Regarded by many as the most important work inIslamic spirituality for our time, the IRSHADappears for the first time in English translation.The work charts the Sufi spiritual path anddiscipline through discourse and dialogue, storyand prayer, scriptural commentary andspontaneous mystical teachings in worship andaction. 725 pages.Sheikh Muzaffer Ozak $29.95

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ADORNMENT OF HEARTS

Sheikh Muzaffer's works demonstrate that integralIslam is very much alive. ADORNMENT OFHEARTS is basically a detailed handbook fordervishes of the Halveti-Jerrahi Sufi Order. Butanyone interested in Sufism on any level will findit useful. Members of other Sufi orders andMuslims in general will find a wealth of practicalinstruction on how to live their lives in a way thatis pleasing to God.Sheikh Muzaffer Ozak $9.95

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GARDEN OF DERVISHES

One of those rare books which unites two extremesof spirituality, devotional love and esotericscholarship, through both the person and theteachings of its author, Sheikh Muzaffer Ozak.Sheikh Muzaffer Ozak $9.95

ASHKI'S DIVAN

In the tradition of the great Sufi Mastersthroughout the centuries, Sheikh Muzaffer was anecstatic poet in the manner of Rumi and Kabir, andhe speaks with the full force of conviction andexperience. His is the poetry of faith, informed bythought and observation no doubt, but it is also afaith whose roots reach back through the ages,finding their source in the very life and times of theProphet Muhammad.Sheikh Muzaffer Ozak $9.95

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BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

The profound Islamic veneration of the VirginMary is certainly part of the explanation for aremarkable flourishing of mystics within theIslamic tradition. This volume presents an inspiredlitany of praise to the Virgin Mary, a spiritual seedwhich will be sown in the heart of the sympatheticreader with palpable initiatory power.Sheikh Muzaffer Ozak $9.95

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MUHYIDDIN IBN 'ARABI

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IBN 'ARABI:DIVINE GOVERNANCE OF THE HUMANKINGDOM

This powerful but little-known work by Ibn 'Arabiuses metaphors from worldly politics to illuminatedetails of the spiritual search. Each sectioncontains instructions for achieving unity, showinghow to keep order within the divine order whileimproving ourselves.Trans. by Tosun Bayrak $19.95

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THE SUFI PATH OF KNOWLEDGE

A thorough study of Ibn al-'Arabi's Metaphysics ofImagination, and an invaluable guide to his majorteachings. Chittick discusses Ibn al-'Arabi's viewof spiritual perfection, his theology, ontology,epistemology, hermeneutics, and soteriology. Amajor contribution to the study of Islamic mysticaltheology.William C. Chittick $26.95

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JOURNEY TO THE LORD OF POWER

The first English translation of Ibn Arabi's textdealing with spiritual ascent, subtitled "A SufiManual On Retreat". This is an illuminated guideto the evolutionary path of spiritual aspiration, thequest for the ultimate reality, the journey to God.Ibn Arabi $12.95

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THE MYSTICAL PHILOSOPHYOF MUHYIDDIN IBNUL ARABI

A study of the whole of Ibnul Arabi's mysticalphilosophy; his ontology, doctrine of the Logos,epistemology, psychology, mysticism, religion,ethics, eschatology and aesthetics.A.E. Affifi $9.95

MYSTICAL ASTROLOGYACCORDING TO IBN ARABI

A distillation of the essential symbolismunderlying spiritual astrology by Burckhardt,applying Ibn Arabi's considerations on astrology totheir implications for metaphysical principles.Translated by Burckhardt & Rauf $9.00

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AN OCEAN WITHOUT A SHORE

A study of Ibn Arabi which concentrates on hisKoranic hermeneutics, his spiritual and Koranicprinciples, and the enormnous influence Ibn Arabihas in Islamic history.Michel Chodkiewicz $21.95

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SEAL OF THE SAINTS

An exploration of Ibn Arabi's teachings onsainthood, called hagiology, in which the masterSufi defines the nature and function of sainthood,concluding with descriptions of the initiatoryjourney, the ascent to God and the descent tocreation, making the saint the mediator betweenHeaven and Earth.Michel Chodkiewicz $29.95

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MUHYIDDIN IBN ARABI

A commemorative volume consisting of numerouscontributions from eminent scholars; anintroduction to the spiritual landscape of Ibn Arabi,translations of previously unpublished works, andnew studies on detailed expositions of histeachings.Eds. Hirtenstein & Tiernan $30.00

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THE BEZELS OF WISDOM

The Bezels of Wisdom was written during IbnArabi's later years, and was intended to be asynthesis of his spiritual doctrine. Bezel means asetting in which a gem, engraved with one's name,is set to make a seal ring. The 'settings' in whichIbn Arabi has placed his spiritual wisdom are thelives of the prophets.Ibn Al'Arabi $26.95

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THE PANTHEISTIC MONISMOF IBN AL-'ARABI

A learned and valuable discussion of Ibn al-Arabi'sphilosophy, known as the theory ofWahdatu'l-Wujud or Unity of Existence, and hispoetry, based primarily on his Fusus and includingthe original text in Arabic.S. A. Q. Husaini $8.95

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ALONE WITH THE ALONE

A well-known, well-respected and celebratedanalysis of the Sufism of Ibn Arabi, emphasizingthe differences between the exoteric and esotericforms of Islam and the relationship of Islamicmysticism to mystical thought in the West.Formerly entitled Creative Imagination in theSufism of Ibn Arabi.Henry Corbin $19.95

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THE SEALS OF WISDOM

A fresh rendition of ten sections of the Fususal-Hikam, a masterpiece of Sufi mysticalphilosophy. Each essay is a gem of spiritualwisdom displayed against and through the life of a

SUFIS OF ANDALUSIA

A translation of the biographical portion of IbnArabi's Ruh al-quds fi munsahat al-nafs (The Spiritof Holiness in the Counselling of the Soul), whichconsists of biographical sketches of thecontemplatives and spiritual masters who taughtIbn Arabi.Trans. by R.W.J. Austin $15.00

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WHOSOKNOWTH HIMSELF

A translation of a selected text from Ibn Arabi'sRisale-t-ul-wujudiyyah, the Treatise on Being.Trans. by T.H. Weir $9.00

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THE TARJUMAN AL-ASHWAQ

The Tarjuman al-Ashwaq or 'Interpreter of Desires'is a major work in Sufi literature, often describedas either 'love poems disguised as mystical odes, ormystical odes expressed in the language of love.'Trans. R. A. Nicholson $10.95

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QUEST FOR THE RED SULPHUR

A new analysis of the life and times of Ibn Arabi, areconstruction of the double journey that took IbnArabi physically from Andalusia to Damascus, andthe 'Night Journey', which carried him along thepaths of asceticism and prayer to the ultimaterevelations of the mystic.Claude Addas $32.00

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IMAGINAL WORLDS

Another fine work by Professor Chittick explainingIbn al-Arabi's concept of human perfection; thevarious implications of the World of Imagination;

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prophet.Ibn Al-Arabi $10.95

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PRAYER & CONTEMPLATION

A brilliant collection of four papers on the themesof Prayer & Contemplation given at the 1Othsymposium of the Ibn 'Arabi Society by R.W.J.Austin, S. Hirtenstein, Souad Hakim, LaylaShamash and Michel Chodkiewicz.Ed. Stephen Hirtenstein $16.00

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THE WISDOM OF THE PROPHETS(Fusus al-Hikam)

The Fusus al-Hikam is an extremely importantbook regarded as the nucleus of his teaching andphilosophy: a series of explanations of the mysticalmeanings of several biblical prophets written, saidIbn Arabi, through revelation from God.Trans. by Burckhardt & Seymour $12.50

and a lucid explanation of Ibn Arabi's teachings onthe reasons for the diversity of religious expressionaccording to the wisdom of God.William C. Chittick $19.95

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MYSTERIES OF PURITY

A scholarly and meticulously careful presentationof Ibn Arabi's precise and complex understandingof Muslim teachings and the meaning of Islamiclaw.Eric Winkel $38.95

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KERNEL OF THE KERNEL

A translation of Ibn Arabi's Lubbul Lubb, this is anintimate exposition of practical development in theSufi tradition for reaching the state of arif billah(Gnostic in God), and a description of severalstates one will encounter during the progression.Trans. by Ismail Hakki Bursevi $15.00

AL-GHAZZALIAL-GHAZZALI:On Disciplining The Soul& Breaking The Two Desires

A new translation from The Revival of ReligiousLearning, this is a detailed exposition of thesophisticated spiritual techniques of Islamicworship. The central theme of both texts is theriyadat al-nafs, the inner warfare of the soul againstthe baser instincts of the ego.T. J. Winter $29.95

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THE FAITH AND PRACTICE OF

THE MYSTERIES OF PURITY

A translation of Book III of the Ihya Ulum al-Din,called the Kitab Asrar al-Taharah, offering greatinsight and detailed descriptions of the historicalnecessity and spiritual significance of purity as apreparation for Salat.Nabih Amin Faris $4.95

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THE FAITH AND PRACTICEOF AL-GHAZZALI

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AL-GHAZZALI

Two classic works from Al-Ghazali's spiritualautobiography. The first, an account of his passagethrough scepticism and doubt: the second, his idealof how a religious person should order his or herlife.Trans. W. Montgomery Watt $7.95

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THE ETHICAL PHILOSOPHY OFAL-GHAZZALI

Al-Ghazzali lived in the stormy days of religiousand philosophical polemic and controversy whichhad rent asunder the great common-wealth of theMuslim peoples in the world. This is a vivid recordof that age and the endeavors of al-Ghazzali inrecreating the Islamic faith and redeeming theMuslims of his day and posterity from folly andignorance.Mohammad Umar-Ud-Din $9.95

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SOME MORAL AND RELIGIOUSTEACHINGS OF AL-GHAZZALI

A well-known compendium of al-Ghazzali'steachings offering a variety of insights into manyreligious questions, as well as esoteric thought ingeneral.Syed Nawab Ali $4.95

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MISHKAT AL-ANWAR(THE NICHE FOR LIGHTS)

The Mishkat al-Anwar is a work of extremeinterest from the intimate viewpoint ofal-Ghazzali's inner life and esoteric thought, aswell as his extraordinary descriptions of innersystems of light and of souls.W. H. T. Gairdner $4.95

A forthright series of books from Oxford, Englandconcerning the chief ethical and religiousmasterpieces of the world, and an attempt topresent for the Western reader an honestintroduction to the writings of the world's greatreligious teachers.W. Montgomery Watt $3.95

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THE ALCHEMY OF HAPPINESS

As a practical mystic, Ghazzali's aim was to makeman better by leading him from a merely rationalacquiescence in the stereotyped creed of Islam to areal knowledge of God. The first four chapters ofhis Kimiya-i-Sa'dat are a commentary on thefamous verse in the Hadith: "He who knowshimself knows God."Claud Field $4.95

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THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE ARTICLES OFFAITH

A translation of the second book, the KitabQawa'id al-Aqa'id, of the first quarter of Ghazzali'sIhya Ulum al-Din, dealing with the foundations offaith and an exposition of the creed of the orthodoxcommunity.Nabih Amin Faris $6.95

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AL-GHAZZALI ON DIVINE PREDICATES

A critical translation of relevant chapters inGhazzali's Al-Iqtisad Fil-I'tiqad, treating thesubject of Divine Attributes from its logical side,rather than as a semantic or metaphysical problem.Abdu-R-Rahman Abu Zayd $7.95

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BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE (IHYA 'ULUM

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THE JUST BALANCE

An illuminated discussion of the orthodox (Sunni)position and the historical arguments of theIsma'ilis, particularly interesting because ofal-Ghazzali's use of the question and answerformat.D. P. Brewster $5.95

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THE MYSTERIES OF FASTING

Fasting as a spiritual discipline is both ancient andwidespread. It antedates Islam, even among theArabs, and from time immemorial it has beenobserved in various ways by Jews, Christians, andeastern and pagan religions. This book is theEnglish translation of Kitab Asrar al-Sawm, whichis the fifth book of the first quarter of the IhyaUlum al-Din.Nabih Amin Faris $4.95

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THE MYSTERIES OF WORSHIP IN ISLAM

This is the English translation of the Kitab al Salat,the fourth of the ten books of the 'Ibadat whichform the first quarter of the forty books of IhyaUlum al-Din. It describes the proper performanceof the Salat in all its phases, leaving nothinguntouched.Edwin Elliot Calverley $5.95

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THE MYSTERIES OF ALMSGIVING

A translation of Book V of the Ihya Ulum al-Din,namely the Kitab Asrar al Zakah, in whichal-Ghazzali discusses in great detail the Islamicinjunction that God has made in consideringalmsgiving as one of the pillars of Islam, placing it

AL-DIN)

"The most severely punished of all men on the Dayof Resurrection," goes a Tradition of the Prophet ofIslam, "will be a learned man whom God has notblessed with His knowledge." Ghazzali was urgedto write the Kitab al-'Ilm of the Ihya Ulum al-Dinseeing the people round him persistently strayingfrom the clear truth and their insistence uponfostering ignorance.Nabih Amin Faris (Abridged version) $9.95

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IHYA ULUM-ID-DIN

Ghazzali's complete masterpiece, which translatesas the Revival of Religious Learnings, divided into2 volumes. Called Hujjatul Islam, (the Proof ofIslam,) Ghazzali was often called the greatestthinker and philosopher of the Muslim world, andit has often as well been said that "If all the booksof Islam were destroyed, it would be but a slightloss if only the Ihya of Ghazzali were preserved."Fazul-Ul-Karim $13.75 / Volume, $27.50 forVolumes I and II and $27.50 for III and IV

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INVOCATIONS AND SUPPLICATIONS

Book IX of The Revival of the Religious Sciences,from the Ihya Ulum al-Din, noted for itscomprehensiveness and beauty, written for theseeker seeking remission of sins and purification ofthe heart through prayer.Translated by K. Nakamura $22.95

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THE REMEMBRANCE OF DEATH AND THEAFTERLIFE

Book XL of The Revival of the Religious Sciences,from the Ihya Ulum al-Din, an exposition of theSufi philosophy of death, contemplation, and a

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next to prayer, which is the supreme duty in Islam.Nabih Amin Faris $4.95

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MYSTERIES OF HUMAN SOUL

A translation of al-Madnun Bihi 'Ala Ghairi Ahlihi,widely regarded as a treasure of Arabic literature.It won immediate popularity throughout theMuslim world, where it was accepted as one of thefinest, most authoritative works on mysticalexpression.Abdul Qayyum 'Shafaq Hazarvi $4.95

journey through the stages of the future life,towards the beatific vision of God's contenance.Translated by T.J. Winter $29.95

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AL-GHAZALI: THE NINETY-NINEBEAUTIFUL NAMES OF GOD

This is the first English translation of al-Maqsadal-asna fi sharh asma Allah al-husna, a classic ofIslamic spirituality. Al-Ghazali explored themeaning and resonance of each of the divinenames, revealing the functions they perform bothin the cosmos and in the soul of the spiritual adept.Burrell & Daher $29.50

HAZRAT INAYAT KHAN

THE MYSTICISM OF SOUND AND MUSIC

Music, according to Sufi teaching, is really a smallexpression of the overwhelming and perfectharmony of the whole universe and that is thesecret of its amazing power to move us. The IndianSufi master Hazrat Inayat Khan (18821927), thefirst teacher to bring Islamic mystical tradition tothe West, was an accomplished musician himself.His lucid exposition of music's divine nature hasbecome a modern classic, beloved not only bythose interested in Sufism but by musicians of allkinds.Hazrat Inayat Khan $19.95

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THE INNER LIFE

Though Sufism's popularity has continued to growin the time since he lived and taught, and manyother teachers have come and gone, Hazrat Inayat

THE CALL OF THE DERVISH

An exploration of the meaning and purpose ofspirituality in the contemporary world, written withgreat clarity and wisdom.Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan $12.00

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THE ART OF BEING AND BECOMING

Inayat Khan's teachings on what the Sufis considerthe fruits of the whole creation: the divine art ofcreating the human personality, in whichspirituality is described as the tuning of the heart.Hazrat Inayat Khan $16.00

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TALES

In true Sufi tradition, Inayat Khan used teaching

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Khan's special ability to convey the essence of theSufi path remains unsurpassed. The joy of thediscovery of God everywhere infuses his writings,and can be luminously found in these three essays,taken from his collected works: "The Inner Life,""Sufi Mysticism," and "The Path of Initiation andDiscipleship." It also includes a short, previouslyunpublished essay "The Path of the Mystic."Hazrat Inayat Khan $13.00

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THE ALCHEMY OF HAPPINESSA Sufi Message of Spiritual Liberty Volume VI

To discover true happiness, which so often eludesus in our worldly life we need a kind of spiritualalchemy. By controlling the restless mind and bywarming the heart, man unseals the spring of realhappiness, which is love. This book discussesmany aspects of our search for happiness throughthe intoxicating struggle for life. (Revised edition)Hazrat Inayat Khan $15.00

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SUFI TEACHINGS: THE ART OF BEINGA Sufi Message of Spiritual Liberty Volume VIII

This revised edition contains lectures on the historyof the Sufis, destiny and free will, Karma andreincarnation, the turning of the heart, theawakening of the soul, as well as lectures exploringthe development of spirituality in humanity.Hazrat Inayat Khan $15.00

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UNIVERSAL SUFISM

This is an exploration of the teachings of HazratInayat Khan, the great Indian mystic whomodernized the age-old wisdom of Sufism at theturn of the century. Written with heartfelt passion,

stories as a means of making spiritual andpsychological truths more accessible; this editioncontains 170 of these tales drawn from dervishsources, parables, legends, stories and fables.Hazrat Inayat Khan $13.50

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THE MYSTICISM OF SOUND AND MUSIC

A collection of teachings on sound and music, theirmetaphysical foundation and the part they play inthe cosmos as well as in the rhythm of our lives.Hazrat Inayat Khan $19.95

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SUFI TEACHINGS: THE ART OF BEING

Lectures on the history of the Sufis, destiny andfree will, Karma and reincarnation, the tuning ofthe heart, the awakening of the soul and the generaldevelopment of spirituality.Hazrat Inayat Khan $15.00

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MASTERY

An illuminating discussion of the means ofaccomplishing the things of this world, throughwhich a person may fulfill the purpose of his life.The sacred task of the Sufi is to be in rhythm withlife and in tune with the infinite.Hazrat Inayat Khan $16.00

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SUFI TEACHINGS

A broad discussion of Sufi mysticism by a son ofthe Sufi master, Inayat Khan, which draws manyparallels between yogic and Sufi traditionsconcerning the science of breath & consciousness.Hidayat Inayat Khan $12.95

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Dr. Witteveen's excellent book is an enlighteningjourney through the inner wisdom of UniversalSufism, which also manages to cast a light on thedevelopment of Sufi mysticism with a specialemphasis on the teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan.A highly accomplished and deeply spiritual book.Dr. H.J. Witteveen $15.9550

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CREATING THE PERSON

Subtitled A Practical Guide To The DevelopmentOf Self, this is an introduction to the developmentof various qualities of virtuous thought and actionin the self. Taken from a series of lecturesdelivered in 1923, this offers a timeless testimonialto the consistency and moral uprightness of Sufispiritual thought.Hazrat Inayat Khan $12.00

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SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS OFPSYCHOLOGY

An exploration of the purification and training ofthe psyche, this is a valuable tool for spiritualgrowth and a revelation of the inner teachings ofthe mystics and the extraordinary mental powerswhich can result.Hazrat Inayat Khan $15.00

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THE MUSIC OF LIFE

The definitive collection of Hazrat Inayat Khan'steachings on sound, offering the Sufi master'svision of the harmony which underlies and infusesevery aspect of our lives. He explores the scienceof breath, the law of rhythm, the creative process,and the healing power of music and sound.Hazrat Inayat Khan $18.00

IMAGES OF INAYAT

A revealing and historically interesting portrait ofan important 20th century sufi teacher by a disciplewho studied with him for several years, and whowrites about the effects of his spiritual presencefrom her own experience.Sophia Saintsbury-Green $7.00

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that which TRANSPIRES BEHINDthat which APPEARS

A guide to the discovery and unfoldment of thesoul taken from a three-day spiritual retreat givenby Pir Vilayat. Among the many topics discussedare intuition, beauty, dhikr, samadhi, light,meditation, wazifa, sound and vibration, time andbeing.Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan $13.00

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AWAKENING OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT

A description of the sequence of inner stageswhich the individual undergoes in the process ofspiritual development, based upon Inayat Khan'sinsistence that spiritual ideals be made the realityin daily life.Hazrat Inayat Khan $15.00

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M.R. BAWA MUHAIYADDEEN

HAJJ:THE INNER PILGRIMAGE

Every Islamic rite possesses an inner dimension,and the inner meaning of the major rite of hajj isbrought out in living fashion as death to the lifeof this world and the gaining of Life Everlastingwhile here on earth. The exposition will appeal toboth Muslims and non-Muslims alike. It speaks toanyone pulled by the pole of inner reality, or theKa'bah of the heart, on the journey whichconstitutes the inward compliment of the sacredpilgrimage to Mecca.M.R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen $17.00

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A SONG OF MUHAMMAD

There is an imperishable place in the human heartwhere three worlds meet, the world of souls, thisworld and the hereafter. To understand this book,to know who the Prophet Muhammad truly is,Muhammad Raheem Bawa Muhaiyaddeen invitesus directly into that place, showing us how on ourpassage to lose the individuated self and ridourselves of those attributes which separate usfrom the absolute, the One. This work is an ecstaticsong of mysteries to contemplate and a song ofsecrets revealed.M.R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen $15.00

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FOUR STEPS TO PURE IMAN

Bawa's explanations of The Four Religions, TruePrayer, and The Mystical Mirror, and hisdiscussion of his insistence that within the heart ofeach creation, there is a point which isautomatically aware of God.M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen $8.00

ISLAM AND WORLD PEACE

An important message underlying the essentialmessage of peace and understanding at the heart ofIslam, filled with rich insight and meaning for thepresent state of the world.M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen $12.00

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MAYA VEERAM:The Forces Of Illusion

A book of hope and certainty for people who frompersonal suffering and sorrow have lost faith inGod, in worship, and in prayer, and who wonderwhether God would allow the treachery and evilthat exists in the world.M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen $20.00

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ASMA'UL HUSNA:The 99 Beautiful Names of Allah

The meanings of these names are endless, andindescribable; we could not finish the explanationsof these beautiful attributes of God; every one ofthese names is a book.M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen $8.95

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SHEIKH AND DISCIPLE

A brief exposition of the search for a true teacher,the qualities the seeker must develop, therelationship between the student and teacher, andthe value of the spiritual guide.M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen $12.00

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A MYSTICAL JOURNEY

A brief compilation of the teachings of M. R.Bawa, focusing here on the merging of theindividual soul within the Divine radiance, and theunion of the lover with the Divine Beloved.M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen $11.00

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THE GUIDEBOOK:To The True Secret of the Heart

A series of discourses by the famed BawaMuhaiyaddeen, given over a period of years, inwhich he explained for both the world and for thesoul the meanings of all things. 'In everything thathe says, in every meaning that he gives, Bawaclearly distinguishes and defines: What is theworld, what is God.'M.R. Bawa MuhaiyaddeenVolume I $11.00Volume II $11.00

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GOD, HIS PROPHETS, HIS CHILDREN

A selection of stories and explanations, questionand answer sessions, and several long essays on awide variety of spiritual topics originally given asdiscourses to his students. Outwardly you do yourduty, but inwardly your heart is joined to theDivine Wisdom.M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen $6.00

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QUESTIONS OF LIFE:ANSWERS OF WISDOM

A valuable addition to Sufi teachings, Bawa'sanswers to an enormous variety of questions, bothpractical in their applications and deeply profound

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COME TO THE SECRET GARDEN

An immense volume of Sufi tales of wisdom,written in the style of grand-father to child, filledwith images and motifs from the world of naturethat seeks to find parallels with the world ofconsciousness within.M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen $17.00

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GOLDEN WORDS OF A SUFI SHEIKH

A description of the nature of God's creation, thenature of man, and the nature of the subtleconnections between man and God through theseven levels of wisdom.M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen $15.00

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MY LOVE YOU MY CHILDREN

Another huge volume of 101 stories for children ofall ages. Drawn from many sources and motifs, asalways, Guru Bawa emphasizes the greatness ofGod and the gift of surrender, which is trulyspeaking nothing less than the unity of God andman.M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen $15.00

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THE DIVINE LUMINOUS WISDOM

A book of Sufi parables from Guru Bawa, designedto reflect truth everywhere without any limitation,through love, peace, and compassion. Theseparables of creation are designed to unfold thesecret of the One Creator.M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen $11.00

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TRUTH AND LIGHT

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in their implications.M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen $15.00

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THE WISDOM OF MAN

A series of talks given by Bawa in which heanswered universal questions from his experience,his invitation to the Sufi way to discover thosesame truths within our own hearts.M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen $7.00

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A BOOK OF GOD'S LOVE

A plea for the release of compassion, instead ofpassion; the turning from self-hatred andself-alienation towards the Divine unity thatunfolds from true love.M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen $7.00

A spontaneous series of radio interviews originallybroadcast with Lex Hixon on WBAI's In The Spiritprogram in 1973. Bawa's thoughts ranged widelyover the spiritual necessities of life, in particular,his understanding of the Divine LuminousWisdom.M.R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen $9.00

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SONGS OF GOD'S GRACE

A collection of mystical songs sung by Bawa inmoments of ecstatic communion with God, utteredin his native Tamil and translated into English.These songs arose from Bawa's experience of theVibration of God, and are said to awaken in hisdisciple's hearts the Effulgence of His OmnipresentBliss.M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen $5.95

DR.JAVAD NURBAKHSHIN THE TAVERN OF RUIN

One could liken the journey within the Haqiqat,within the Truth, to training in a divine university,known in Sufism as the "Tavern of Ruin." In thistrue center for higher education there are noprofessors, one's only guide being Absolute Love.Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh $9.95

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SPIRITUAL POVERTY IN SUFISM

A series of essays that define the specificterminology of Sufi teachings by the currentMaster of the Nimatullahi Sufi Order, as well as anenquiry into the meaning of mystical states,spiritual stations, time, and breath.

SUFISYMBOLISM

The nine-volume edition of the NurbakhshEncyclopedia of Sufi Symbolism, compiled by Dr.Javad Nurbakhsh, former head of the Departmentof Psychiatry of the University of Tehran, andcurrent Master of the Nimatullahi Order of Sufis.An inspired collection of spiritual wisdom by awell-known author and teacher, filled withwisdom, information and a wealth of instruction.

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Parts of the Beloved's BodyMusic

Volume 1 $24.95

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Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh $8.95

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JESUS IN THE EYES OF THE SUFIS

In Sufi literature, Jesus is the paragon of a perfecthuman being and the example of a true master. Heis held in profound consideration by the Sufis, andthis volume is a study of Sufi gnostic works whichowe a doctrinal debt to Jesus, whose spirit hasalways prevailed in Sufi ethics and behaviour.Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh $8.95

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MASTERS OF THE PATH

A fascinating account of the history of the Mastersof the Nimatullahi Sufi Order, which takes as itsbasic creed that the demonstration of the Love ofGod is love of His creatures. Thus, the Sufi loveseveryone, regardless of religion or nationality.Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh $9.95

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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SUFISM

A discussion of the levels of progress anddevelopment along the stages of advancement ofthe Sufi's psyche while on the Sufi path.Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh $20.00

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DISCOURSES ON THE SUFI PATH

'On the Sufi Path, consciousness of oneself andself-satisfaction constitute unbelief.....The Sufibelieves in unity and nothing else. One who isconscious of God cannot be conscious of self.'Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh $24.95

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TRADITIONS OF THE PROPHET

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Love, Lover, BelovedMetaphors

Volume 2 $24.95

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Religious Terminology

Volume 3 $24.95

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Symbolism of the Natural World

Volume 4 $24.95

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Veils and ClothingGovernmentMedicine and Healing

Volume 5 $24.95

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Titles and Epithets

Volume 6 $24.95

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Contemplative DisciplinesTheophanies and VisionsFamily RelationshipsServants of GodSufi Orders

Volume 7 $24.95

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Inspirations

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Although the Quran provides guidance for theindividual and society in Islam, the traditions orsayings of the Prophet may also serve to direct oneupon the straight path. This is a two-volumecompilation of those sayings for all adherents ofthe Path of Unity.Vol 1 (Ahadith) $8.95Vol 2 $8.95

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THE TRUTHS OF LOVE:Sufi Poetry

A book of poems by the Sufi master, encouraging,inspiring and practical in it's mode of awakeningthe soul to the Divine reality, provoking andexhorting the reader to direct his attention to theDivine Beloved.Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh $8.95

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DOGS: From A Sufi Point Of View

This is a unique, charming and unusual discussionof Sufi aspects of knowledge and training throughthe reality and metaphor of the varied presences ofdogs in the Islamic world.Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh $7.95

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DIVANI NURBAKHSH:Sufi Poetry

A collection of the mystical poetry of Dr.Nurbakhsh, these poems reveal many aspects ofSufism and travel along the Sufi Path. Alsoincluded is a glossary of Sufi termsDr. Javad Nurbakhsh $30.00

RevelationsLightsCharismatic PowersSpiritual States and StationsPraise and Condemnation

Volume 8 $25.00

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Spiritual FacilitiesSpiritual OrgansKnowledgeGnosisWisdom and Perfection

Volume 9 $30.00

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Spiritual States and Mystical Stations

Volume 10 $24.95

SUFISMSERIES

A series of extremely useful and practical guidestowards understanding and appreciating variousaspects and levels of Sufi thought, experience andpractice.

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SUFISM I

Meaning, Knowledge and Unity. Tassavvof,definitions of Sufism and the Sufi.Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh $9.95

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SUFISM II

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Fear and hope, contraction and expansion,gathering and dispersion, intoxication and sobriety,annihilation and subsistence.Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh $9.95

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SUFISM III

Submission, contentment, absence, presence,intimacy, awe, tranquillity, serenity, fluctuation,stability.Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh $9.95

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SUFISM IV

Repentance, abstinence, renunciation, wariness,humility, humbleness, sincerity, constancy,courtesy.Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh $9.95

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SUFISM V

Gratitude, patience, trust-in-God, aspiration,veracity, zeal, valour, altruism, shame.Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh $9.95

IDRIES SHAH

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THE COMMANDING SELF

A new anthology of previously unpublished worksby Idries Shah. In Sufi terms, the CommandingSelf is that mixture of primitive and conditionedresponses, common to everyone, which inhibitsand distorts human progress and understanding.Idries Shah $17.00

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WORLD TALES

A vivid collection of world tales taken from bothwritten and oral sources in an attempt to illustratethe living truths within them, the timeless elementswhich have inspired great writers and beings fromall cultures.Idries Shah $20.00

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THE SUFIS

An extremely influential work which introducedmany Westerners to the richness and variety ofSufi thought and experience, and the Suficontribution to human culture.Idries Shah $14.00

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THE WAY OF THE SUFI

A cross-section of material from Sufi schools,teachings, and classical writings as a basic courseof Sufi study, illuminating various aspects of Sufiactivity and practice relevant to the world today.Idries Shah $13.95

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THINKERS OF THE EAST

Distilled from the teachings of more than ahundred sages, the parables contained here offer awide-ranging and illuminating introduction to Sufi

TALES OF THE DERVISHES

Dervish tales stand comparison in wit, constructionand piquancy with the finest stories in any culture,yet their true function is as Sufi teaching stories, bywhich Sufi Masters have instructed dervishes inself-realization.Idries Shah $12.95

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SUFI THOUGHT AND ACTION

Previously published only as seperate monographs,this collection of papers covers the extraordinarydiversity of Sufi ideas and activities in manycountries and cultures.Idries Shah $17.00

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THE WORLD OF THE SUFI

A collection of studies including classicaltraditions of the Sufis, humor and the Sufi, Sufismin Eastern religion, Therapy and the Sufi, thepractices of the Sufi and current Sufi studymaterials.Idries Shah $23.00

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SEEKER AFTER TRUTH

A handbook of Sufi wisdom involving tales of theclassical Masters, questions and answers, Sufistories, Masters and disciples, anecdotes andnarratives, remarks at the Dinner-meetings andcurrent stories in western garb.Idries Shah $15.00

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LEARNING HOW TO LEARN

A condensation of thousands of questions IdriesShah has answered over the years on current social

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thought.Idries Shah $25.00

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THE HUNDRED TALES OF WISDOM

A collection of tales, anecdotes and narrations usedin Sufi schools centering on the figure of Rumi,classic stories studied for centuries and used todevelop insights beyond ordinary perceptions.Idries Shah $16.00

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WISDOM OF THE IDIOTS

The idiots are Sufis: idiots because their wisdompenetrates to a depth which renders it inaccessibleto the merely intelligent or academicallyknowledgeable. The effect is exhilarating.Idries Shah $15.00

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THE MAGIC MONASTERY

A collection of previously unpublished traditionalSufi teaching stories, highlighted by storiesspecially written by Idries Shah to complete thebook as 'a course in non-linear thinking.'Idries Shah $15.00

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THE PLEASANTRIES OF THE INCREDIBLEMULLA NASRUDDIN

The appeal of Nasruddin is as universal andtimeless as the truths he illustrates. This collectionof teaching stories in which Mulla Nasruddin is themain character is both an anthology of humor and abook of Sufi wisdom.Idries Shah $12.95

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and spiritual problems, focusing on how and whySufis learn, what they learn, and how spiritualunderstanding may be developed, as well as how itinevitably deteriorates in all societies.Idries Shah $14.95

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NEGLECTED ASPECTS OF SUFI STUDY

A study of the literary and psychological heritageof the Sufis, dealing with the problems of Suficmethods of study, and the unrecognizedassumptions we make about ourselves.Idries Shah $16.00

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A VEILED GAZELLE

A study of the awakening of higher organs ofperception, the activation of subtle centers ofawareness, and the awakening of real knowledgeof Truth, beyond form.Idries Shah $18.00

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THE ELEPHANT IN THE DARK

A discussion of the interplay of Christianity andIslam, aiming towards a time of true ecumenismand redressing balances of belief, faith andexperience, along with the Sufi conception ofsurrender to God.Idries Shah $19.00

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A PERFUMED SCORPION

A discussion of the "perfuming of scorpions,"referred to by the great Sufi teacher Bahaudin, assymbolizing hypocrisy and self-deception. Theselectures direct attention to this metaphor - theoverlay and the reality - in psychology, humanbehaviour and the learning process.

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THE SUBTLETIES / EXPLOITS OF THEINIMITABLE MULLA NASRUDDIN

A two-volume edition of the wonderful MullaNasruddin stories, used almost like exercises bySufis who believe that deep intuition is the onlyreal guide to knowledge.Idries Shah $25.00

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CARAVAN OF DREAMS

A rich and beguiling collection of Eastern oral andwritten literature, similar to an Arabian Nights ofWisdom, filled with lush tapestries, marvellouslandscapes of the imagination, and deeply movinginsights.Idries Shah $15.00

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THE DERMIS PROBE

A selection of stories, reports and anecdotes thatsuggest and probe the impediments in current andhistorical thinking which prevent trueunderstanding from taking place between people.Idries Shah $12.50

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REFLECTIONS

Do you imagine that fables exist only to amuse orinstruct, and are based upon fiction? The best onesare delineations of what happens in real life, in thecommunity, and in the individual's mentalprocesses.Idries Shah $18.00

THE MIDDLE EAST BEDSIDE BOOK

A selection of stories, reports and anecdotes thatreport on the Middle Eastern world, revealingthemes ranging from middle eastern customs andtraveler's tales, to Muhammad, psychology,teachers, rituals, wisdom and honour.Edited by Tahir Shah $15.00

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ARABIAN FAIRY TALES

Thirty-three tales gathered from the living oraltraditions of Arabic-speaking peoples, reflectingtales of adventure, enchantment, and the strangepatterns of fate that remind us that the world is notonly as it seems to our senses.Amina Shah $16.00

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THE TALE OF THE FOUR DERVISHES

A tale of four Dervishes searching for their heart'sdesire; a medieval allegory whose dimensions arepart of a teaching-system which prepares the mindof the spiritual seeker for spiritual enlightenment.Retold by Amina Shah $12.95

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SUFISM FOR TODAY

A collection of talks given by the elder brother ofIdries Shah to various study groups, describingSufi traditions and functions, the requirements ofthe teacher and student, and the development of thetraits and characteristics which are necessaryduring the process of personal transformation.Omar Ali Shah $14.00

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TALES OF AFGHANISTAN

A collection of traditional stories from the wisdomtraditions of Afghanistan, often filled withunderlying Sufi lore and traditional wisdom, and awelcome addition to a general treasury of folktales.Amina Shah $21.00

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AFGHAN CARAVAN

A vivid, compelling and diversely welcomedmiscellany of history, story-telling, spiritualteachings, political anecdotes, social traditions,offering an enormous variety of ideas, themes andexperiences all placed within the specific contextof Afganistan.Edited by Safia Shah $30.00

SUFISM AS THERAPY

'Illness is a distortion, not an inevitable state; everyperson secretes some form of self-improvementand the job of the therapist is to connect thepatient's own energy to his science. The enemy canbe overcome.'Omar Ali Shah $20.00

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THE SUFI TRADITION IN THE WEST

A discussion of the Sufism in light of what itmeans to the individual, based on objective andeternal values, discussing in this light bothideological and religious manipulation which hasit's basis in that which is incompatible with truespiritual growth.Omar Ali Shah $17.00

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