Sufism: Its Saints and Shrines: An Introduction to the Study of Sufism With Special Reference to India (Exploring the House of Islam - Perceptions of ... the Period of Western Ascendancy 1800-1949)

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A convert to Christianity from the Qadiri Order, John A. Subhan is well-known for his seminal work, Sufism: Its Saints and Shrines. Sufism prepared him for faith in Jesus and his Injil. His Sufi background and intimate knowledge of its beliefs and practices enabled him to explain Sufism to others. All ten chapters in Sufism are interesting not least the chapter eight which contains an engaging comparative discussion of Sufism in the broader Hindu context. It is a must read for all, not only because it is a window into the world of a great Sufi convert but also because it provides us with a view of his world, some or most of which still continues. Table Of Contents Series Foreword Exploring The House Of Islam: Perceptions Of Islam In The Period Of Western Ascendancy 1800-1945 John A. Subhan, Sufism: Its Saints And Shrines Preface Contents INTRODUCTION I. The Early History Of Sufism II. Later Developments III. The Sûfi Gnostic System IV. The Path V. The Path (Continued) VI. Notable Features Of Sufi Practice VII. The Introduction Of Sufism Into India VIII. The Relation Of Súfism To Indian Thought IX. The Origin Of Religious Orders X. The Four Main Orders XI. The Chishti Order Xii The Chishti Order After The Death Of Mu'inu'd-Din XIII. The Nizami And Sabiri Sections Of The Chishti Order XIV. The Suhrawardi Order XV. The Sub-Divisions Of The Suhrawardi Order XVI. The Qadiri Order XVII. The Qadiri Order (Continued) XVIII. The Naqshbandi Order XIX. The Naqshbandi Order XX. Some Minor Orders Epilogue Appendix A Appendix B INDEX