Women of Sufism by Camille Adams Helminski

Women of Sufism by Camille Adams Helminski

This collection of Sufi poetry and songs is "an inspiring source to deepen our knowledge of Sufism by the examples and teachings of . . . beautiful and wise Sufi women" (Sufism)
 
The luminous presence of women who follow the Sufi Way--the mystical path of Islam--is brought to life here through their sacred songs and poetry, their dreams and visions, and stories of their efforts as they witness the Truth in many realms. These writings reflect the honor and respect for the feminine in the Sufi worldview, and they are shared in the spirit of inspiration and hope for the flourishing contributions of women to the spiritual development of humanity.

Spanning the centuries, from the time of the Prophet Muhammad to the present day, the selections are by or about an array of Sufi traditions in different parts of the world, from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East to Europe and America--from beloved members of the Prophet's family to the mystic Rabi'a al-Adawiyya to the modern scholar Annemarie Schimmel. Biographical anecdotes and personal memoirs provide a glimpse into the experience of great saints and contemporary practitioners alike, while providing an introduction to the principles and practices of Sufism.

Camille Adams Helminski is the originator and codirector of the Threshold Society in Aptos, California, which is a Mevlevi educational institution founded on Rumi's teachings. With her book The Light of Dawn, she was the first woman to translate a significant amount of the Qur'an into English. Mevlevi Wird: The Prayers Recited Everyday by Mevlevi Dervishes, Rumi Daylight and Gems of Memory (with Kabir Helminski), and Awakened Dreams and Mevlevi Ayins (with Refik Algan) are among her other translations. She is the recipient of an honorary doctorate in Arabic from the University of Damascus and the World Union of Writers (Paris).

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ISBN 13	9781570629679
ISBN 10	1570629676
Title	Women of Sufism
Author	Camille Adams Helminski
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Shambhala Publications Inc
Year published	2003-02-25
Number of pages	336
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