Project Gutenberg 2022-02-12 Public domain in the USA. 428 Nicholson, Reynold Alleyne 1868 1945 Nicholson, R. (Reynold Alleyne) Nicholson, R. N. (Reynold N.) Nicholson, Reynold A. a14001574 The Mystics of Islam $aUnited Kingdom :$bG. Bell & Sons Ltd.,$c1914. The path -- Illumination and ecstasy -- The gnosis -- Divine love -- Saints and miracles -- The unitive state. Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Mystics of Islam" by Reynold Alleyne Nicholson is a scholarly exploration of Islamic mysticism, specifically Sūfism, written in the early 20th century. The work aims to provide an accessible introduction to this complex subject, offering insights into the mystics' experiences and philosophies from the eighth century onwards. It delves into the themes of divine love, knowledge, and the individual's spiritual journey toward God, revealing how these concepts have evolved within Islamic thought. At the start of the book, Nicholson outlines the essence of Sūfism, describing it as the pursuit of direct knowledge of God through profound spiritual experiences. He introduces the historical context of Sūfism, tracing its origins and development while emphasizing the influence of earlier religious and philosophical traditions, such as Neoplatonism and Gnosticism. The author reflects on the ascetic practices, ethical principles, and psychological transformations that characterize Sūfī thought. Throughout the introduction, he frames Sūfism as a journey inward, marked by repentance, love, and the ultimate goal of unity with the divine, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the practices and teachings of Muslim mystics in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/cu31924074296231/page/n5/mode/2up 20201211034002nicholson 1914 GB Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Mysticism -- Islam Sufism Philosophy, Arab BP Text Category: Religion/Spirituality 368527 2025-07-26T13:38:52.326724 text/html 333381 2024-10-18T19:18:42 text/html 417458 2025-07-26T13:39:01.565087 application/epub+zip 416918 2025-07-26T13:38:54.263152 application/epub+zip 217206 2025-07-26T13:38:53.379157 application/epub+zip 519994 2025-07-26T13:39:06.416062 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 486048 2025-07-26T13:39:00.524124 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 280903 2022-09-30T09:57:54.574870 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 269713 2025-07-26T13:38:51.276645 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 249745 2024-10-18T19:18:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17235 2025-07-26T13:39:06.606063 application/rdf+xml 16287 2025-07-26T13:38:53.568157 image/jpeg 2428 2025-07-26T13:38:53.482656 image/jpeg 384002 2025-07-26T13:38:52.360657 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia