Abdullah Ansari of Herat (1006-1089 Ce): An Early Sufi Master (1006-1089 C.E. : An Early Sufi Master)

Consisting of a bibliographical account of this early Sufi master's childhood, youth, and years as a teacher and spiritual leader, as well as of translations of a selection from his books and treatises, this work traces the life and teachings of Abdullah Ansari - from poverty and destitution as a boy, by way of furious arguments with scholars advocating a more rationalistic approach to their faith, to his final pronouncements on the path of Love and Union. Pt. 1. An Outline Of His Life. Sources For His Biography. His Genealogy, Name, And Titles. Stages Of His Life. His Hanbalism. His Meeting With Kharaqani -- Pt. 2. Selections From His Works. Commentary On The Qur'an. The Condemnation Of Scholastic Rationalism. The Generations Of The Sufis. The Hundred Grounds. The Stations Of The Wayfarers. The Flaws In The Stages. Sayings And Advice. Intimate Invocations. Appendix A. Chronology Of 'abdullah Ansari's Life In Historical Perspective -- Appendix B: Map Of The Ghaznavid Empire During The Age Of Ansari -- Appendix C. Concordance Of Titles Of Spiritual Stations Between Stations Of The Wayfarers, Hundred Grounds, & Flaws In The Stages Of 'abdullah Ansari. A.g. Ravân Farhâdi. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 151-154) And Index. We do not need to repeat here all the references to the above mentioned sources. Traces the life and teachings of Abdullah Ansari, famous Sufi.