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	Sufi mystics and their philosophy
		Sufi is a quality that is inexplicable in terms of psychology or morals—whoever understands it is a Sufi himself.
		Sufi poetry, love couplets and quatrains composed in praise of the Divine, an invocation of that presence and the effect of melding with that presence, has evoked emotion in the hearts of many across the globe.
		Sufis refer to their gatherings as kharabat or 'temples of ruin'—destruction of conditioned and automatic living being the pre-requisite of union with oneself.
	www.lifepositive.com /Spirit/world-religions/sufism/sufi.asp (1299 words)

	Sufism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sufis teach in personal groups, believing that the intervention of the master is necessary for the growth of the pupil.
		Although philosophies vary between different Sufi orders, Sufism as a whole is primarily concerned with direct personal experience, and as such may be compared to various forms of mysticism such as Zen Buddhism and Gnosticism.
		Today, most Muslims hold Tasawwuf, in the sense of Sufi doctrines and philosophies, to be the science of the heart or gnosis (as distinct from other branches of Islamic knowledge which are exoteric in nature) and appreciate Sufis for their extensive contributions to Islamic arts and philosophy.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sufism (4635 words)

	20th WCP: The Neoplatonist Roots of Sufi Philosophy
		Ascetic practices within the sufi philosophy are associated with Buddhism.
		The attempts to construct a religious philosophy on the basis of Greek thought and especially the theories of Pythagoras culminated in Neoplatonism.
		Neoplatonism is the closest doctrine of thought to Sufi philosophy in terms of their system of belief.
	www.bu.edu /wcp/Papers/Comp/CompGode.htm (2313 words)

	Prog4you.com - Progressive Rock Review - Second Sufis - Pearl
		Sufi philosophy is responsible for the scientific method, the craft guilds of medieval Europe, the notion of conscious evolution, and the development of human potential.
		Sufis were among the first to believe and die for freedom of thought and speech.
		As the well known poet and Sufi of the 20th century, Robert Graves, puts it, "The natural Sufi may be as common in the West as in the East, and may come dressed as a general, a merchant, a lawyer, a schoolmaster, a housewife, anything.
	www.prog4you.com /cd-review/second_sufis.htm (694 words)

	Sufism, Sufi thought, philosophy, influences, Islam, India, Pakistan, Afgahnistan, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Turkey
		Sufi currents were essential in easing the transition from the earlier Hindu, Buddhist, Judaic, Christian, Manichean, and Zoroastrian societies that had existed prior to the victory of the Islamic conquerors.
		Sufis would claim that their irreverent statements were not made in full control of their normal faculties, or in full consciousness, or with any willful intention to blaspheme.
		Sufis were often instrumental in the design and execution of the grand and imposing monuments that graced cities like Isfahan and Tabriz, or contributed to the artistry of Shiraz.
	india_resource.tripod.com /sufi.html (3039 words)

	20th WCP: The Neoplatonist Roots of Sufi Philosophy
		"Sufi" is applied to Muslim mystics who, as a means of achieving union with Allah, adopted ascetic practices including wearing a garment made of coarse wool called "sf".
		The attempts to construct a religious philosophy on the basis of Greek thought and especially the theories of Pythagoras culminated in Neoplatonism.
		Neoplatonism is the closest doctrine of thought to Sufi philosophy in terms of their system of belief.
	www.muslimphilosophy.com /ip/CompGode.htm (2313 words)

	VOLUME I - I - 3
		What is the Sufi's belief regarding the coming of a World Teacher, or, as some speak if it, the 'Second Coming of Christ?' The Sufi is free from beliefs and disbeliefs, and yet gives every liberty to people to have their own opinion.
		To a Sufi the Teacher is never absent, whether he comes in one form or in a thousand forms he is always one to him, and the same One he recognizes to be in all, and all Teachers he sees in his one Teacher alone.
		For a Sufi, the self within, the self without, the kingdom of the earth, the kingdom of heaven, the whole being is his teacher, and his every moment is engaged in acquiring knowledge.
	www.wahiduddin.net /mv2/I/I_I_3.htm (5891 words)

	Books of the Sufi Movement
		Subjects of discourse include: self-discipline, the Sufi’s aim, the different stages of spiritual development, harmony, balance, judging, the privilege of being human, evolution, the law of life, karma and reincarnation, the ego, the deeper side of life, conscience, happiness, selflessness, the heart, love, the awakening of the soul, and many more.
		These lectures on philosophy, psychology and mysticism — in the particular sense in which the Sufi mystic used these words — were among the last he gave to his pupils.
		Using his father’s teachings of the Sufi Message of spiritual liberty as the source, Hidayat Inayat Khan draws fresh parallels between the yogic and Sufi traditions concerning the science of breath and consciousness.
	www.sufimovement.org /books.htm (3441 words)

	Islamic Philosophy
		Comprehensive coverage is given to key aspects of Islamic philosophy, including epistemology, ontology, politics, ethics and philosophy of language, providing readers with a full and rounded view of the discipline.
		This textbook is compiled for the purpose of introducing the students of the Islamic seminaries in Qom to the rudiments of Islamic philosophy.
		That is, Islamic philosophy starts from an acceptance of the premise that Existence, or reality, actually and already exists, external to and independent from ourselves as human beings, and it names the very Being of Existence itself as Allah.
	www.erraticimpact.com /~topics/html/islamic_philosophy.htm (1447 words)

	Zenzibar Alternative Culture Directory
		Sufism or tasawwuf, as it is called in Arabic, is generally understood by scholars and Sufis to be the inner, mystical, or psycho-spiritual dimension of Islam.
		The word Sufi, according to Greek and Arabic etymologies, means 'wisdom' for the one, and 'purity' for the other.
		Sufi study provides a means for this development and an understanding of its meaning for the individual and for humanity as a whole.
	www.zenzibar.com /Beta/directory.asp?cat=RES (1003 words)

	Golden Horn Records :: Mercan Dede - Sufi Dreams
		The terminology from the Sufi tradition, and the ambient sounds of other parts of the world were coming directly to me and it was I as an artist who became the surface which reflects these to the physical world.
		At this time, the Sufi artist not only seeks to harmonize himself with the environment as in the whirling meditation, but he also tries to shape the world to be in harmony with himself.
		The Sufi master and the founder of the Whirling Dervishes sect, Mevlana Jelaleddini Rumi considered the occasion of his death to be his marriage night with God; the night that the lover and the beloved come together as one.
	www.goldenhorn.com /display.php4?content=records&page=ghp003.html (3449 words)

	Capital University News
		A festive evening of exotic arts and ancient philosophy can be experienced when "Sufi Celebration: Sufi Love Melodies" comes to California State University, Sacramento on Saturday, Dec. 14.
		The celebration will include traditional and modern Sufi music, slides of contemporary Sufi arts, crafts and architecture, poetry readings and a bit of Sufi philosophy.
		In addition, there will be a performance by the Shahmaghsoudi Sufi Zikr Choir, who will sing, chant and move to traditional Sufi instruments, including the daff and setar.
	www.csus.edu /news/120402sufi.htm (220 words)

	What is Sufism?
		A Sufi school (ashram or convent) is often a community center that may include a residence for the students and master, a school, hospital, orphanage or any number of community services.
		It is said, “a Sufi is one who is not,” and with a philosophy that seeks the destruction of self-identity it is thought that Sufi’s received their name from outsiders.
		Sufis extend this, believing that all prophets and saints of all religions are inspired by the same source and the rejection of any one is a rejection of the essential Truth behind them all - the one God.
	www.davidberryart.com /articles/sufism.html (2214 words)

	AbeBooks: Suchergebnisse - Inayat Khan und The Way Of Illumination
		The Way of Illumination inspires the reader with its Sufi philosophy, cast in a modern and universal form, on the purpose of life, the interior life as life of the world.
		Which was given in the early twenties.The title essay, The Way of Illumination' inspires the reader with its Sufi philosophy, cast in a modern and universal form, on the purpose of life, the inner side of life in conjunction with life in the world.
		Hints are given as to what and how the Sufi, with the help of a spiritual guide, can contribute to one's spiritual and religious development.The Inner Life sheds further light on this journey of seeking and finding, going on in an upward spiral, donning one's life with every growing insights and overwhelming views.
	www.abebooks.de /search/sortby/3/an/Inayat+Khan+/tn/+The+Way+Of+Illumination (1676 words)

	List of Sufi-related resources on the Internet
		Sufis are "mystics" on the path to the Beloved (God).
		Some Sufis (primarily in "the West") are involved with other religions, or no formal religion -- as directed by the higher source of wisdom within the human heart.
		It is an unmoderated newsgroup, and true to the sufi way, is intended to be a place for creating harmony among people and cultivating dialogue among seekers of the light of truth.
	world.std.com /~habib/sufi.html (1521 words)

	IAS :: About IAS
		These Sufi scholars are dedicated to the accurate translation of the complex and often elusive Sufi texts.
		This international, multicultural festival has brought prominent Sufi masters from around the world to the USA to celebrate this most influential school of civilization and to share their wisdom with a wide range of English-speaking audience.
		To our knowledge, this is the first association to be formed to enable Sufis and scholars from around the world, from many nations and traditions to establish relations and come together in the spirit of unity and harmony.
	www.ias.org /aboutias.html (543 words)

	The Pluralism Project:
		The Sufi Order of Boston is a branch of the Sufi Order International which was founded by Hazrat Inayat Khan in 1910.
		The Sufi Order community in the Boston area, founded in the early 1970s, is small but active in Boston and several surrounding towns.
		The Sufi Order is not concerned with "conversion", and its members continue to practice their own religions after joining.
	www.pluralism.org /research/profiles/display.php?profile=68326 (220 words)

	Islamic Philosophy Online
		Islamic Philosophy is also sometimes referred to as Arabic Philosophy or Muslim Philosophy.
		Islamic Philosophy by M. Saeed Sheikh (This book has been published under four different names--this is the original!) (pdf format) It is a very brief introduction to main areas of the discipline.
		Philosophy, Theology and Mysticism in Medieval Islam: Texts and Studies on the Development and History of Kalam, Richard M. Frank, Ashgate Variorum, Burlington, 2005.
	www.muslimphilosophy.com (1467 words)

	Idries Shah: 2. Philosophy/Sufi Studies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		In the tradition of the great Sufi classics, the deeper appeal of this remarkable book is in its ability to function as an active instrument of instruction, in a way that is so clearly relevant to our time and culture.
		In Sufi circles, it is customary for students to soak themselves in stories set for their study, so that the internal dimensions may be unlocked by the teaching master as and when the candidate is judged ready for the experiences which they bring.
		Included are first-hand accounts of Sufi learning methods; the Sufi meeting place; avoiding imitators; Sufi work enterprises; the idea of organic enterprises; entry into a Sufi group; the Sufi Adept and the projection of mind; extra-sensory perception; what the Sufis do not want us to know; and more.
	www.sufis.org /shahworks2.html (1352 words)

	Sufism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It might also be referred to as Islamic mysticism.
		Modern Sufi thought asserts that this contemplation uses imaginal yoga to transmute erotic desire into spiritual consciousness.
		These can be generally categorized as non-traditional Sufi groups.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sufi (4635 words)

	Books By David Frawley - Awaken Bharata - Sufi And Militance - (page1)
		But call Islam Sufi, meaning mystical, and Hindus will uncritically accept whatever is said, even if it hides the same old fundamentalism and militance Hindus oppose.
		In a number of instances it was his slaughter of the infidels that was responsible for his sanctity, including the ancestors of these self-same Hindus.
		All a Sufi has to do is to appear a little tolerant and Hindus are quick to turn him into a saint, regardless of what he actually does throughout his life.
	www.hindubooks.org /david_frawley/awaken_bharata/sufis_and_militance/page1.htm (274 words)

	Books of the Sufi Movement
		These lectures on philosophy, psychology and mysticism - in the particular sense in which the Sufi mystic used these words - were among the last he gave to his pupils.
		It provides an illuminating glimpse into a many-faceted diamond of wisdom, uniting a wide variety of subjects - mysticism and metaphysics, music and poetry, education and the art of personality, spiritual training and practice - within the all-encompassing universal worldview that is the heart of Sufism.
		The object of worship of the Sufi is beauty, the moral of the Sufi is harmony and the goal of the Sufi is love in all its aspects, human and divine."
	www.sufimovement.org /book.htm (3436 words)

	Indiaclub.com: The Sufi Message - Vol. 1: The Way of Illumination : Philosophy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The title essay, The Way of Illumination’ inspires the reader with its Sufi philosophy, cast in a modern and universal form, on the purpose of life, the inner side of life in conjunction with life in the world.
		Hints are given as to what and how the Sufi, with the help of a spiritual guide, can contribute to one’s spiritual and religious development.
		You may be provided with an insight and understanding which may be as a welcome in the circle of Sufi friends, or as a silent companion on your further way.
	www.indiaclub.com /shop/SearchResults.asp?ProdStock=6900 (412 words)

	The Pitt News - "The Matrix" mimics Sufi philosophy, speaker says (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Adem compared the concept of a computer network that has entrapped humanity in an artificial reality - the basis for the plot of the popular sci-fi film trilogy - to the Sufi idea that the physical world is a veil for an ever-present God who is manifested in all things.
		"According to Sufis, consciousness is a function of the spirit," Adem said.
		Adem said that Sufis practice their faith by showing love and mercy - traits for which they believe God created existence.
	www.pittnews.com /vnews/display.v/ART/2003/11/19/3fbb0f71ae1ed?in_archive=1 (550 words)

	Sufism, Sufis, and Sufi Orders: Sufism's Many Paths
		Sufism or tasawwuf, as it is called in Arabic, is generally understood by scholars and Sufis to be the inner, mystical, or psycho-spiritual dimension of Islam.
		After nearly 30 years of the study of Sufism, I would say that in spite of its many variations and voluminous expressions, the essence of Sufi practice is quite simple.
		It is that the Sufi surrenders to God, in love, over and over; which involves embracing with love at each moment the content of one's consciousness (one's perceptions, thoughts, and feelings, as well as one's sense of self) as gifts of God or, more precisely, as manifestations of God.
	www.arches.uga.edu /~godlas/Sufism.html (231 words)

	Philosophy of Sufi-ism (Tasawwuf) in Islam by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Sahib
		Philosophy of Sufi-ism (Tasawwuf) in Islam by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Sahib
		The stage of fana-fil-Allah (self-annihilation in the way of Allah), is called fana by the sufis and is known as istiqamit (uprightness) in Quranic terminology.
		After this stage becomes a reality of a person's life in line with the meaning of the Quranic verse, "Nay, whoever submits himself whole-heartedly to Allah," (2:12), the stages of baqa and liqa follow without intermission.
	aaiil.org /text/books/others/basharatahmad/essaysislamicsufiism/philosophysufiismislam.shtml (4080 words)

	Sufism Journal: Sufi History: Philosophy & Law: Shari'a, Tariqa, Haqiaq
		The concept of Shari'a, Tariqa, and Haqiqa are interconnected for the Sufi practitioner.
		Shari'a is derived from the Arabic root shara'a, 'to introduce' or 'to prescribe' and refers to the canonical law of Islam.
		The Prophet (pbuh) was the ultimate Sufi Master, who taught the essential doctrines of esoteric Islam to the sahaba, or 'Companions.' In turn, the Companions transmitted the teachings and practices of the Prophet (pbuh) to their disciplines, cultivating the seeds for schools of esoteric practice based on the true knowledge of the self.
	www.sufismjournal.org /history/historysharia1.html (414 words)

	Spirituality & Health: Why I Am A Muslim (Excerpt)
		To become a Sufi, you must practice self-control to relax yourself, through music, concentration, or meditation.
		As a result, the Sufi is always happy and can call upon his or her stored energy when needed.
		"The Sufi changes his or her mindset to fit the results with the sense that God must have meant for these results to happen.
	www.spiritualityhealth.com /newsh/excerpts/bookreview/excp_8716.html (334 words)

	Rumi Poetry Book - Persian and Iranian Poetry at Best Iran Travel.com
		Yet one wonders if even he, for all his intuitive grasp of language, humanity and the cosmos foresaw the deep and diverse influence his own work would have on readers throughout the world seven centuries after his death or the myriad meanings enthusiasts would draw from his sprawling and contradictory poems.
		For Islamic readers, Rumi remains an important commentator on the Koran and a brilliant exponent of Sufi philosophy, the strain of Islam that stresses direct and ecstatic communion with Allah over Aristotelian questioning.
		Rumi, who was strictly educated in religious law and philosophy, is viewed in the Islamic world as a spiritual descendant of two other great Sufi writers, Sana'i and Attar.
	www.bestirantravel.com /culture/poetry/rumibook.html (519 words)

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