The Shambhala Guide to Sufism books Altaie takes us from the

Altaie takes us from the early circles of Mu'tazili and Ash'ari Kalam

Gülen is well-informed of the classical exegetical discipline

spiritual awakening

The book continues with a presentation of the traditional view of man as 'God's Viceroy on Earth'

What did Islam retain from the previously revealed religions—Judaism and Christianity

The Shambhala Guide to Sufism books Altaie takes us from theThe soaring voice of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the ecstatic dance of the Whirling Dervishes, the rapturous verse of Jalaluddin Rumiall are expressions of Sufism, often regarded as the mystical tradition of Islam. Who are the Sufis? They are more than mystics; they are empowered by the Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad. They are guided by saints and masters. They belong to orders ranging from North Africa and Turkey to India and Central Asia. In addition to