Providing commentary on three oft-recited chapters of the Holy Qur'an; this excerpt of the monumental discourse by 18th-century mystic and scholar Ahmad ibn 'Ajiba presents both an example of Islamic erudition based on traditional sources as well as insight into his own personal journey of discovery. Each verse is expounded upon with an exoteric explanation as well as related with an esoteric commentary to the mystic path of Islam; Sufism. As one of the few scholarly translations of traditional Qur'anic exegesis; this volume affords the previously unacquainted access not only to how educated Muslims have understood the dominant themes of these three chapters since the earliest days of Islam but also to how traditional Sufic sources have viewed the same themes in respect to the microcosm of the soul and the journey towards God.
#242363 in Books 1997-09-01 2005-11-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.50 x .53 x 8.00l; 1.15 #File Name: 1884564038232 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Dua Dr. Ashby for your simple but complete teaching style!By AlfonsoThis is definitely an eye opening study of our ancient energy paths towards Ma'at. Dr. Ashby's explanations are clear and coherent to the average reader; and brings points home time and time again. Subjects like these make it hard for the basic writer to explain complex ideologies without boring the listener to death-but this author avoided this completely. I am thankful he did. I highly recommend this book for the beginner and the advanced Kemetic scholar.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Tantric PhilosphyBy Unique FindingsStill reading...This is a wonderful book divulging the true intent and practice of Tantric philosophy.The information learned is invaluable.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Getting back to my origins is a great thing.By james reeseVery good read based on the ways in the u.s. but it does help me to understand more about myself . u.s. society's rules of sex have never governed me and now it makes much more sense for me to be myself opposed to what society expects.
