The Mystics Of Islam

"The Mystics of Islam" by Reynold A. Nicholson is a scholarly exploration of Islamic mysticism, or Sufism, and its history, teachings and practices of Islam. The book covers the early development of Sufism in the Islamic world, the emergence of distinct Sufi orders and their doctrines, and the evolution of Sufi poetry and literature. Nicholson discusses various aspects of Sufi mysticism, such as its emphasis on the direct experience of Almighty, the importance of spiritual guides and the process