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About the Book
Sufism is deeply rooted in Islam and its development began in the late 7th and 8th centuries. The book contains 18 chapters: Origin and Development of Sufism, Sufism in India-Historical Development, Sufism and its Dimensions, Tasawwuf in Theory and Practice, Classical Sufism, Persian work on Sufism, Classification of Nafs in Sufism, Islamic Mysticism, understanding essence and concepts linked with mysticism, Tawakkul in SUFISM, Chisti Sufis of India, status of women in Sufi literature, role of Sufism in the expansion of Islam, Sufi practices, Dhikr as a Spiritual Practice for the Sufis, Sūfi Silsilah-Tarīqahs, Sufi Devotions, andIssues in Sufism. These chapters deal with the theory and practice aspects of Sufism. The book describes Sufi practices which can help in coping with psychosocial and spiritual problems. Thus, the theoretical knowledge and practices provided in this book can help adopting a holistic approach to improve the health-related quality of life.This book will be beneficial to the students of History, Islamic Studies, and Philosophy. If students offer the course on Sufism, they gain positive results in terms of knowledge, practice, and experience. The volume outlines the origins and early developments of Sufism by assessing the formative thinkers and practitioners and investigating specific pietistic themes. The middle period contains an examination of the emergence of the Sufi Orders and illustrates the diversity of the tradition.
About the Authors
Dr. Mohammad Muslim completed his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Islamic Studies from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P., India. He has presented papers in numerous national and international seminars and conferences. He has published several research papers in peer-reviewed journals. He is the author of two books: Sir Syed’s Khutbat-i-Ahmadiya: A Critical Study (2021) and Contribution of Indian Muslim Theologians and Thinkers to Islamic Spiritual- Psychology (2024). Dr. Muslim has served as an Assistant Professor (Contractual) in the Department of Islamic Studies at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P., India, for five years (2019-2024). His areas of specialization include Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the Aligarh Movement, and Islamic Spirituality.
Dr. Hina Parveen has recently completed her Ph.D. in History from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. Her doctoral thesis topic is “Position of Women during Delhi Sultanate (1206–1388)”, focuses on the multifaceted roles of women, with a particular emphasis on female Sufis and their significant contributions to spiritual and socio-cultural life. She has consistently excelled in her academic career, securing first divisions throughout. Dr. Parveen has published research papers in reputed journals, including studies on women’s empowerment, social dynamics in medieval India, and the impact of educational policies on gender equity. She has also presented her work at national and international conferences, notably in Uzbekistan and across leading Indian universities.
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