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Morals and Mysticism in Persian Sufism: A History of Sufi-Futuwwat in Iran - Routledge Sufi Series Reprint edition
Ridgeon, Lloyd (University of Glasgow, UK)
Morals and Mysticism in Persian Sufism: A History of Sufi-Futuwwat in Iran - Routledge Sufi Series Reprint edition
Ridgeon, Lloyd (University of Glasgow, UK)
This book explores the development of Persian Sufism, exploring in particular the ethic of futuwwat. It demonstrates how this Iranian code of honour emphasised selflessness, loyalty, humility, generosity, courage and bravery, showing itself to be a practical philosophy of the everyday rather than just a metaphysical phenomena.
240 pages, 2 Line drawings, black and white; 19 Halftones, black and white; 2 Tables, black and whit
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | March 28, 2014 |
ISBN13 | 9781138780262 |
Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Pages | 240 |
Dimensions | 340 g |
Language | English |
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