The Heart of Islam: Inspirational Book and Card Set
By Timothy Freke.
Description
Clearly presented for Western readers, here is an inspirational introduction to the religion of Islam, as it is interpreted by its Sufi masters. Representing traditional Islamic beliefs, the Sufis have been persecuted in recent decades in countries where fanatical Islamic fundamentalism has taken hold. However, the Sufis see themselves as the authentic voice of Islam, which they interpret as an open-minded, big-hearted, all-embracing spiritual path. While fundamentalists interpret Muhammed's concept of "Jihad," or Holy War as a call to wage a bloody crusade against infidels, ...
ISBN(s)
0764175432, 9780764175435