Description
THREE TEXTS ON COMPANIONSHIP
Book Summary
This work brings together three fundamental texts of classical Sufism in a bilingual edition, offering the reader a direct approach to the teachings of masters such as Abu Madyan, Ibn Ata Allah, and Ibn Arabi. Through poems and treatises on spiritual conduct, the book explores the concept of companionship as a path of inner growth and connection with the divine. An essential selection for those seeking to understand the mystical tradition of Islam from its original sources.
What is it about?
The book compiles three key pieces of Sufi thought, presented in their original language (Arabic) and translated into Spanish. The first, a poem by Abu Madyan, addresses the relationship between the disciple and the spiritual guide as the foundation of the initiatory path. The second, by Ibn Ata Allah, is a treatise on proper conduct on the Sufi path, detailing the virtues necessary for spiritual growth. The third, by Ibn Arabi, includes quintets or poetic reflections that delve into the nature of companionship as a mirror of divine love. Together, these texts offer a practical and contemplative vision of spiritual life in community.
Main Topics
- Spiritual companionship as the foundation of the Sufi path
- The figure of the master and the transmission of initiatory knowledge
- Ethical conduct and the virtues necessary for inner growth
- Mystical poetry as a vehicle for spiritual teaching
- Classical Sufi tradition in its original sources (Arabic and Spanish)
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at scholars of Sufism, comparative mysticism, and classical Arabic literature, as well as readers interested in Islamic spirituality from an academic or contemplative perspective. It is also of interest to those seeking original texts by Sufi masters in a bilingual edition for study or spiritual practice.
What this book provides
- Direct access to three fundamental texts of Sufism in a bilingual edition, allowing for comparison between the Arabic original and the Spanish translation.
- A deep vision of the concept of companionship as the axis of spiritual life, beyond mere interpersonal relationships.
- Practical tools for understanding the conduct and virtues necessary on the Sufi initiatory path.
- An approach to the mystical poetry of Ibn Arabi, one of the great masters of Sufism, in an accessible format.
- Reference material for the academic study of classical Islamic literature and thought.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Ahmed Shafik
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores
- Language: Arabic
- Subject: Literary essays
- Collection: Essay
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2014
- Number of pages: 156
- Weight: 407 g
Editorial Review
This bilingual edition of three essential texts of classical Sufism is a valuable tool for both specialists and readers interested in Islamic mysticism. The selection of authors—Abu Madyan, Ibn Ata Allah, and Ibn Arabi—covers different perspectives within the Sufi tradition, from poetry to doctrinal treatises, offering a complete vision of companionship as a spiritual practice. The inclusion of the original Arabic text facilitates philological study and the understanding of the nuances of the original language. A reference book for those who wish to delve into the sources of Sufism.