Tawhid According to Sufis

Tawhid According to Sufis - New,
'The Oneness of God in Sufism'
[A5] Paperback - 164 pages,
by Dr Loauy Fatoohi,
Published by Safi.

Description : 
 

Sufism, often described as “the spiritual dimension of Islam”, is a way of life centred on cultivating noble character and attaining states that draw the servant closer to his/her Lord. As the foundation of Islam, tawhid (Oneness of God) occupies a central position in Sufi thought and practice. Sufis have engaged in extensive discourse on tawhid, guided by the Qur’an and the Sunna of the Prophet Muhammad, May Allah bless him and grant him peace.
 

However, certain Sufis have faced criticism, with their understanding of tawhid questioned and even accusations of disbelief levelled against them. This has often arisen from misunderstandings surrounding the Sufi concept of fana’ (spiritual annihilation), the misinterpretation of their metaphorical language, and the decontextualisation of their statements from their broader teachings and lives.
 

This book presents a selection of sayings that illuminate various aspects of tawhid within Sufism. They demonstrate that Sufis perceive human cognition as inherently limited in comprehending the Divine Being and stress that true glorification of Allah requires acknowledging this limitation and accepting divine self-disclosure without excessive rationalisation.
 

Dr Louay Fatoohi is the Operations Director at Packt Publishing. His research interests are in Qur'anic studies, including comparisons between the Qur'an's account of history with Biblical narratives, other Jewish and Christian writings, and historical sources. He is the author of The Mystery of the Historical Jesus (2007) and Prophet Joseph in the Qur'an, the Bible, and History (2007), amongst many other works.

Dimensions : 23 x 15cm.