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Morals and Mysticism in Persian Sufism: A History of Sufi-Futuwwat in Iran - Routledge Sufi Series Ridgeon, Lloyd (University of Glasgow, UK) 1st edition
Morals and Mysticism in Persian Sufism: A History of Sufi-Futuwwat in Iran - Routledge Sufi Series
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, 21 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white tables, 19 black & white halftones, 2 bla
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | May 12, 2010 |
| ISBN13 | 9780415544344 |
| Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Pages | 240 |
| Dimensions | 161 × 237 × 20 mm · 500 g |
| Language | English |