Islamic Mysticism and Abu Talib Al-Makki(English, Hardcover, Yazaki Saeko)

Know about the book -

Islamic Mysticism and Abu Talib Al-Makki(English, Hardcover, Yazaki Saeko) is written by Yazaki Saeko and published by Taylor & Francis Ltd. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0415671108 (ISBN 10) and 9780415671101 (ISBN 13).

Both in everyday language and religious metaphor, the heart often embodies the true self and is considered to be the seat of emotion in many cultures. Many Muslim thinkers have attempted to clarify the nature of Sufism using its metaphorical image, particularly in the tenth and eleventh centuries. This book examines the work of Abu Talib al-Makki and his wider significance within the Sufi tradition, with a focus on the role of the heart. Analysing his most significant work, Qut al-qulub ('The Nourishment of Hearts'), the author goes beyond an examination of the themes of the book to explore its influence not only in the writing of Sufis, but also of Hanbali and Jewish scholars. Providing a comprehensive overview of the world of al-Makki and presenting extracts from his book on religious characteristics of the heart with selected passages in translation for the first time in English, this book will give readers a better understanding not only of the essential features of Sufism, but also the nature of mysticism and its relation to monotheistic faiths.