Simple Guide To Sufism By Farida Khanam

About The Book

In this book, "A Simple Guide to Sufism," the author focuses on the continuing relevance of Sufism, which is increasingly acknowledged as a spiritual answer to modern materialism. As an introductory guide, it offers students a lucid account of the origin, development and distinguishing features of the major Sufi orders, and their impact in the development of Islam tradition. 

In its examination if their organisation, it presents in detail their various rituals, practices and ceremonies. Highlighting the relevance of Sufism in modern life, it concludes with a chapter in meditation and Zikr (remembrance of God), the central part of the Sufi tradition.

Contents:

1. Sufism
2. Origin and Historical Development of History
3. Gradual Evolution of Tasawwuf
4. Chishti Order-1
5. Chishti Order-2
6. Chishti Order-3
7. Qadiri Order
8. Suhrawardi Order
9. Naqshbandi Order-1
10. Naqshbandi Order-2
11. Naqshbandi Order-3
12. Firdausi Order
13. The Sufi Concept of Meditation