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Sufi Thought of Shei...
Sufi Thought of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani
and its Impact on the Indian Sub-continent by: Manzoor Ahmad BhatThe book deals with the subject of Sufism with special reference to the Sufi thought of Shaikh ‘Abdu’l Qadir Jilani, and discusses the impact of his teachings in terms of the emergence of various Qadiriyya centres in the Indian subcontinent.
₹765.00
ISBN: 9788124605455
Year Of Publication: 2010
Edition: 1st
Pages : vii, 350
Bibliographic Details : Appendices; Bibliography; Index
Language : English
Binding : Hardcover
Publisher: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
Size: 23
Weight: 650
The volume mainly deals with the Sufi thought of one of the most revered and influential Sufis, Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (eleventh-twelfth century), particularly its impact on the culture and tradition of the Indian subcontinent. It presents a historical perspective on the religious-political theorists of the time and pattern of administration then. In an interesting study, it deals with the life and works of the saint and emergence of Sufi thought and organization of Sufi silsilas. The focus is on the original utterances, sermons and discourses of the scholar-preacher and interpretation of the most recurring themes in Jilanis vocabulary in a simple manner. The themes relate to unity of the Divine Being, enforcement of the lawful, love of humanity, polytheism, the spiritual struggle in man and different ahwal (states) and maqamat (stations) of the Sufi thought. It observes that Jilani has not deviated from the fundamental teachings of the Quran and the Sunnah. It discusses the impact of his teachings in terms of the emergence of various Qadiriyya centres in the subcontinent and flourishing of his thought after his time.
The volume will be useful to scholars of Islamic studies and general readers interested in understanding the evolution of Islamic thought in the Indian subcontinent.
Preface
Introduction
1. Times of Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (Rah.A)
2. Life of Shaikh Sayyid Abdul Qadir Jilani (R.A.): A Contemporaneous Appraisal
3. Origin and Development of Tasawwuf
4. Sufi Thought of Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (Rah.A)
5. Impact of Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilanis Thought on the Subcontinent
Conclusion
Appendix A
Appendix B
Bibliogrpahy
Index