Spanning almost a thousand years of mystical literature, this collection provides a wide range of Sufi masterpieces, including rare translations. Sufism is a mystic body of religious practice that is characterised by a focus on Islamic purification, spirituality, ritualism and asceticism. The ultimate aim of Sufis is to seek the pleasure of God by endeavoring to return to their original state of purity. From beautiful poetry to mystical treatises, from divine songs to philosophical landmark texts, this eBook offers a seminal section of the world's greatest Sufi masters. Delphi's Eastern Treasures Series provides eReaders with rare and precious texts of Middle-Eastern and Asian literature, featuring prominent works of history, fiction, religion and philosophy. This eBook presents 15 Sufi masterpieces, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to the life and works of the Sufi masters * Wide range of Sufi authors over a millennia, including Rumi, Hafiz, Jami, Saadi and Zeb-un-Nissa * Features rare translations * Concise introductions to the works * Excellent formatting of the texts * Features a bonus Resources section, with three major works on the history and development of Sufi literature - discover the ancient world of the Sufis! * Ordering of texts into chronological order

CONTENTS:

The Translations Kashf al-Mahjub by Ali al-Hujwiri (c. 1070) The Alchemy of Happiness (c. 1105) by Al-Ghazzali Book I of 'The Enclosed Garden of the Truth' (1131) by Sanai Bird Parliament (c. 1177) by Attar of Nishapur Interpreter of Desires (1215) by Ibn Arabi The Gulistan (1258) by Saadi The Masnavi (1273) by Rumi The Secret Rose Garden (c. 1311) by Mahmoud Shabestari The Divan (c. 1368) by Hafiz Songs of Kabir (c. 1450) Salaman and Absal (c. 1490) by Jami Selections from the Poetry of the Afghans (c. 1550) The Diwan (1702) by Zeb-un-Nissa The Kasîdah of Hâjî Abdû El-Yezdî (1880) by Sir Richard Burton The Secrets of the Self (1915) by Muhammad Iqbal

The Resources Oriental Mysticism (1867) by E. H. Palmer Mystics and Saints of Islam (1910) by Claud Field The Mystics of Islam (1914) by Reynold A. Nicholson