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# Mystical Dimensions of Islam Paperback – Special Edition, August 8, 2011

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### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Disappearing culture within Islam?
  

*by I***C on Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2011*

Schimmel's book is a beautiful, respectful, and scholarly study of Sufism, and its related movements within science, mysticism, literature, poetry and state structures. It is a product of many years of insight and erudition, the fruit of dedicated research, and gives vast insight into these mystical and poetic aspects of Islamic civilisation.It is a very rewarding book. However, it is worth noting that in recent decades, these expressions within Islam are increasingly viewed as heresy, and even as non Islamic, especially since the hardening of attitudes within Islam as a result of being attacked by Western crusaders. The rapidly growing movement towards Wahhabi and Salafi ways of life and belief are putting paid to much of the expression that Schimmel describes in her book. It is accurate to say that many Salafi and Wahhabi adherents would consider much of what Schimmel describes in her research as un- Islamic, and would label it as haram and the lifestyle of the Kaffir, whilst other contemporary scholars might view it as orientalist.It is a beautiful, insightful book that Schimmel has written -- but, it is also somewhat poignant - if one is at all aware of socio political changes of the past decade, one cannot help but get the impression that the Islam she describes is no longer fully accepted in most of the Islamic world. The relentless Western attacks on Muslim society have made Islam far more austere, rigid, and wary of outside influences and free, controversial expressions of spirituality. Read Nir Rosen and Robert Fisk to learn more about the Muslim world's reaction to the savage Western attacks since the late 40's to the present time, and it will be clear why more and more Muslims are turning to an arguably more intolerant, conservative form of religious expression. Nir Rosen( a journalist of Iranian Jewish Mizrahi origin ) reports that before the American led attack on Iraq, a number of ancient religions existed and even thrived, together, in harmony. Mandeans, Shia, Sunni, Christian, and other Gnostic sects had lived side by side, with a degree of freedom and respect,that was indeed, sometimes brutally compromised but for the most part, had lasted for centuries.Schimmel's beautiful work seems to represent forms of Islamic expression that have largely decreased now, or, certainly have been put under pressure.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Excellent book - my favorite
  

*by S***A on Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2011*

This is an excellent book. Definitely my favorite.I loved reading it. It is an amazing combination of significant content and beautiful English.I recommend start reading from the 3rd chapter.A friend of mine started reading and said: "Sometimes you read a book and say 'Aha!', while reading this book you go 'Aha!... Aha!...Aha!...  ...'A must read for those interested in Islam and Muslim culture, and also for those who are from a Muslim background.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Best introduction to Sufism there is in the English language
  

*by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2017*

Best introduction to Sufism there is in the English language. Should be read together with "And Muhammad Is His Messenger: The Veneration of the Prophet in Islamic Piety", another excellent work by Annemarie Schimmel.

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