{"product_id":"mystical-dimensions-of-islam-paperback","title":"Mystical Dimensions of Islam - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnnemarie Schimmel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarl W. Ernst\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThirty-five years after its original publication, \u003ci\u003eMystical Dimensions of Islam\u003c\/i\u003e still stands as the most valuable introduction to Sufism, the main form of Islamic mysticism. This edition brings to a new generation of readers Annemarie Schimmel's historical treatment of the transnational phenomenon of Sufism, from its beginnings through the nineteenth century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchimmel's sensitivity and deep understanding of Sufism -- its origins, development, and historical context -- as well as her erudite examination of Sufism as reflected in Islamic poetry, draw readers into the mood, the vision, and the way of the Sufi. In the foreword, distinguished Islam scholar Carl W. Ernst comments on the continuing vitality of Schimmel's book and the advances in the study of Sufism that have occurred since the work first appeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThirty-five years after its original publication, this book still stands as the most valuable introduction to Sufism, the main form of Islamic mysticism. This edition brings to a new generation of readers Annemarie Schimmel's historical treatment of the transnational phenomenon of Sufism, from its beginnings through the nineteenth century. In the foreword, Carl Ernst comments on the continuing vitality of Schimmel's book and the advances in the study of Sufism since the work first appeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnnemarie Schimmel (1922-2003) was a renowned German scholar of Islam and author of eighty books, including \u003ci\u003eAnd Muhammad Is His Messenger: The Veneration of the Prophet in Islamic Piety\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Two-Colored Brocade: The Imagery of Persian Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 544\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.14 x 6.27 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 08, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53053203742944,"sku":"9780807899762","price":97.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/SrDv8_IlyN9780807899762.webp?v=1781279455","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/mystical-dimensions-of-islam-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}