The Oxford History of Islam
by John L. Esposito (Editor)

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Publishers Weekly, November 8, 1999:
A good introduction to Islamic history is hard to find, and readers interested in the world's second-largest religion can rejoice at finding this one....A particular virtue of the book is its extension of Islmaic history into the present day, with articles focusing on colonialism, American and European Muslims and 20th-century Islamic revivalism.

"Overall, an excellent--and unusually deep--coffee table book, on a much neglected subject." --Amazon Reviewer

Muhammad : His Life Based on the Earliest Sources
by Martin Lings

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The Islamic Quarterly:
'This is easily the best biography of the Prophet in the English language.' Dr. Victor Danner (Indiana University) 'An enthralling story that combines impeccable scholarship with a rare sense of the sacred worthy of his subject.' (The Spectator) 'Muhammad is a true work of art, as enthralling as the best novels with the difference that this is not fiction but fact.'

Mecca the Blessed, Medina the Radiant : The Holiest Cities of Islam
by Kazuyoshi Nomachi, et al

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"This is a must for all Muslim families, and all curious non-Muslims. I've given this book as a gift a number of times." --Amazon reviewer

One Thousand Roads to Mecca: Ten Centuries of Travelers Writing About the Muslim Pilgrimage
by Michael Wolfe (Editor)
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"One Thousand Roads to Mecca" collects significant works by deeply observant writers from the East and West over the last ten centuries into a historically, geographically, and ethnically diverse anthology of rich travel writing. --Ingram

The Illuminated Prayer : The Five-Times Prayer of the Sufis
by Coleman Barks, Michael Green
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"Hafiz sings, 'Prayer can make God a helpless young girl in love, who will then use all of His magnificent power and charm to kiss you.' This book is a wine cellar... nope, I take that back... it's the whole Sonoma county, and such a remarkable landscape will indeed warm God's lips!" --Daniel Ladinsky, translator of: The Gift, Poems by Hafiz
About the Author: Coleman Barks published his first book of poetry, The Juice, in 1972. From the late seventies to the present time, he has been known for his translations of the thirteenth-century mystic Jelaluddin Rumi. He has published versions of other mystical poets as well as his own poetry, and he has collaborated with a variety of artists, dancers, and musicians in the presentation of his material. He is a professor emeritus of English at the University of Georgia.

First Among Sufis: The Life and Thought of Rabia al-Adawiyya
by Widad El Sakkakini,
Introduction by Doris Lessing
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Unfortunatly, much is lost, forgotten, or unknown about this (words can not describe her!) angelic woman. She is the woman who men make dua' to marry, the presence women would pray to be surrounded by, and the ruh (soul) many of us beg Allah to have. She is by her name Rabia'. This book gives insight to the much forgotten and unknown woman. Her childhood, her travels, and her spiritual accent. She to me is the ibn alArabi of female devotees. The book gives us a biography of her life and her experiences, but it is difficult to know if it is correct or not, considering the author admits to the false claims of her life that have been recorded. Perhaps she is better to be in the hearts of those who actually knew her, or who make dua' for her. It would be a pitty to know so much about her, and yet not follow her example. She was never satisfied with her worship, or tauba, and this book explains storys that carry on the tales of Rabia. May Allah bless her, and be pleased with her! --Amazon Reviewer

Hallaj
by Louis Massignon, Herbert Mason

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Ingram:
Abridged from the four-volume The Passion of al-Hallaj, one of the major works of Western orientalism, this book explores the life and teaching of a famous 10th-century Sufi mystic and martyr, describing not only his experience but also the whole milieu of early Islamic civilization. Halftone illustrations.

"I have read much of the original series that this book comes from, and taken a class by the author. Mason is a brilliant scholar and has done an excellent job of bringing to life the writings of one of the most important and fascinating of the sufi mystics."--Amazon Reviewer

Umar Ibn Al-Farid:
Sufi Verse, Saintly Life
by Homerin Dr. Thomas Emil, et al
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From Library Journal: The latest volume in this series by Paulist Press is Western in only the broadest sense but valuable nevertheless in its contribution to the growing body of Sufi primary texts in English. "The Wine Ode" and "Poem of the Sufi Way," al-Farid's major works, combine the rigors of Arabic poetry with Sufi insights, and they are well presented by scholar Homerin. Highly recommended.

The Way of the Sufi
by Idries Shah
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"I wish I could have the experience of reading this book again for the first time ..." --Doris Lessing, The New York Times Book Review, May 7, 1971

"Your medicine is in you, and you do not observe it.
Your ailment is from yourself, and you do not register it."--Hazrat Ali

Principles of Sufism
by Dr. Seyedeh Nahid Angha
Editor of Sufism, An Inquiry!
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A simple introduction to the mystical branch of Islam called Sufism. Written for the general reader who has no prior knowledge of the subject, the book explains the twelve principles of Sufism, namely tark (abandonment), tubeh (repentance), tugha (virtue and abstinence), sabr (patience), sedgh (truthfulness), safa (purity), vud (love), verd (remembrance), vafa'a (loyalty), fard (isolation), faghr (poverty)and fana (annihilation), in a non-technical, easy to understand style.

Sufi Essays
by Seyyed Hossein Nasr
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The author combines his research into Sufi doctrine and history with a rich account of the spiritual and metaphysical significance of Sufism
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After receiving his early education in Iran, Seyyed Hossein Nasr came to America where he studied physics, the history of science and philosophy at MIT and Harvard from which he received his doctorate. He is presently University Professor of Islamic Studies at George Washington University.

Alone with the Alone
by Henry Corbin
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Ingram: Ibn 'Arabi (1165-1240) was one of the great mystics of all time. Through the richness of his personal experience and the constructive power of his intellect, he made a unique contribution to Shi'ite Sufism. Here Islamic religion scholar Henry Corbin relates Islamic mysticism to mystical thought in the West, comparing Shakespeare's cosmology in such works as HAMLET and THE TEMPEST to the Sufi's imaginal "place of souls". 5 plates, 2 in color.

Essential Sufism
by James Fadiman (Editor), et al;
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The Mystics of Islam are called Sufis. Sufism is about love, devotion and knowledge. I love the quote, "We can find within ourselves all that we want and need." This is a fascinating book about Sufism. It is a pleasure to read and the wisdom can only be embraced willingly and joyfully.--Amazon Reviewer

The Shambhala Guide to Sufism
by Carl W. Ernst
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Amazon.com: It's difficult to find a more meticulous introduction to Sufism than the Shambhala Guide. Professor of Islamic studies Carl W. Ernst shows us the many facets of Sufism, from the time of Mohammad to contemporary Sufic leaders. Ernst also provides critical background for poetry, music, and dance that is difficult to find in the many Sufi literary anthologies.

The Sufi Orders in Islam
by J. Spencer Trimingham
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Ingram: Sufism, the name given to Islamic mysticism, has been the subject of many studies, but the orders through the organizational aspect of the Sufi spirit was expressed has been neglected. This book, one of the earliest modern examinations of the historical developments of Sufism, offers a clear and detailed account of the Sufi schools and orders, from the second century of Islam to modern times.

The Speech of the Birds
by Faridu'd-Din Attar
translated by Peter Avery
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A masterpieces of Persian literature of which a complete and annotated translation into English is here presented for the first time as The Speech of the Birds. The text revolves around the decision of the birds of the world to seek out a king. Their debilitating doubts and fears, the knowing counsel of their leader Hoopoe, and their choice of the Simurgh as a king, is in reality an allegory of the spiritual path of Sufism with its demands, its hazards and its infinite rewards. The poems contain many admonitory anecdotes and exemplary stories, including numerous references to some of the early Muslim mystics such as Rabi'a al-'Adawiyya, Abu Sa'id ibn Abi'l-Khair, Mansur al-Hallaj and Shibli, among others. In The Speech of the Birds, Peter Avery has not only given us a precise and moving translation, but also ample annotation providing much information to fill in what 'Attar would have expected his readers to know. The result is a fascinating insight into a remarkable aspect of Islam: the world of ecstatic love of the Persian mystics. The Speech of the Birds will be of interest to everyone who values great literature, as well as to all students of Persian and Sufism.

The Rose Garden (Gulistan) of Saadi
translated by Omar Ali-Shah

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"Simple but yet grounded in substance and wisdom. Saadi breathes the jist of his life and the truth he has experienced into short stories that take much longer "to get" (interpet/understand) then to finish."--Amazon Reviewer

Crazy As We Are : Selected Rubais
from Divan-Kebir by Jalal Al-Din Rumi,
translated by Dr. Nevit O. Ergin
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"I found this slim little volume years ago and was so moved by it that I felt compelled to write to . . . Dr. Ergin, an American surgeon, also Turkish Sufi, his religion is the center of his life. . . He fully understands and experiences the spirit of Rumi and makes the ancient verses come alive in the most direct, unadorned way. I hope you treasure this book as I do."--Amazon Reviewer

Mystical Poems of Rumi;
First Selection, Poems 1-200
translated by A.J.Arberry
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"This 2 volume set of translations by Arberry and the translations by Nicholson are the best readily available. Numerous "renderings" by popular writers littering the bookstores fail to even touch the depth and layers of meaning to be found in Rumi. These are works of spiritual power brought to life for the english reader by a scholar in the language and history of the Sufi traditions. If you want the real thing, this is it."

The Essential Rumi
by Coleman Barks (Translator)

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Publishers Weekly: "In this . . . delightful treasury, Barks sparklingly demonstrates once again why his free-form interpretations of [Rumi's] poetry . . . have been a major impetus for the current Rumi vogue."

Hush, Don't Say Anything to God :
Passionate Poems of Rumi
by Jalal Al-Din Rumi, Shahram Shiva
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From Kirkus Reviews: ". . .nearly a hundred poems by the 13th- century Sufi mystic whose work has undergone an immense revival . . . Best known for his love poetry, Rumi was actually a theologian, and most of his verse is explicitly religious in both tone and content, also heavily mystical. Iranian-born translator Shivas introduction is concise and helpful"

The Spiritual Wisdom of Hafez: Teachings of the Philosopher of Love
by Haleh Pourafzal, Roger Montgomery
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A Persian Journal of Iranian Studies: The Spiritual Wisdom of Hafez is an excellent book and a must read for all, especially for young people who are not proficient in the Farsi language. . . [The book] yields a purity of content absent from other translations, perhaps because Haleh Pourafzal is a learned Iranian who understands Hafez from an Iranian cultural perspective

I Heard God Laughing:
Renderings of Hafiz
translated by Daniel Ladinsky
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The author, Daniel Ladinsky: "Good poetry makes the Universe admit a secret..." --Hafiz. For centuries Hafiz has been called, "The Tongue of the Invisible." Through his works he continues to sing beautiful and wild love songs to this world from God.

The Hafez Poems of Gertrude Bell
With the Original Persian on the Facing Page

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Book Description by Amazon:
"the finest & most truly poetical renderings"