Emeralds Hills of the Heart - Key Concepts in the Practice of Sufism - 4 Vols Complete

This 4-volume study delves into sufism as a form of self-purification, providing insight into sacred acts and a deeper knowledge and love of the divine. The first volume covers sufi concepts such as repentance, reflection, and sincerity, while volume two examines freedom, altruism, and the universal man. The third volume explores the mainstream path seekers follow to learn the fundamentals of Sufism and Islamic faith, including central concepts such as unity and sainthood. The fourth volume approaches Sufism through the middle way, reviving the legacy of the Prophet Muhammad, and includes concepts such as life beyond the physical realm and the beautiful names. The author, M. Fethullah Gülen, is a prolific writer and influential figure in the Muslim world, inspiring intercultural and interfaith dialogue and educational activism. Despite his success and influence, Gülen remains humble and dedicated to serving God and humanity. His leadership has the potential to spark a new Islamic intellectual, social, and spiritual revival globally. His official website can be found at http://fgulen.com/en/. Concluding a textually long but spiritually endless journey toward insan al-kamil?the perfect human?this fourth volume approaches Sufism through the middle way, an approach that revives the legacy of the Prophet Muhammad. With an awareness of the social realities of the 21st century, concepts such as tranquility, the truth of divinity, life beyond the physical realm, the preserved tablet, the glorified attributes, and the beautiful names are delicately explained. Delving deeper into the soul of Islam and the definition of spirituality, this third volume examines the mainstream path that seekers are expected to follow in order to learn the fundamental concepts of Sufism and the essentials of the Islamic faith. Concepts central to Sufism, such as unity and multiplicity, silence, privacy and company, and sainthood, are thoroughly discussed.

this Comprehensive Study Explores Sufism As A Form Of Self-purification, Offering A Deeper Understanding Of The Sacred Acts And A Greater Knowledge And Love Of The Divine. The First Volume Of The Series Presents Such Sufi Concepts As Repentance, Reflection, Self-criticism, Asceticism, Piety, Abstinence, Self-supervision, And Sincerity.

This second compelling volume includes an introduction to the heart and its dynamics, as well as detailed examination of such concepts as freedom, altruism, wisdom, sainthood, intoxication and sobriety, wakefullness, and the universal man.

The heart is a spiritual resource with two aspects; through one it turns toward the world of spirits, through the other it connects with the world of physical bodies. Tawba (repentance) means that one feels regret and, filled with remorse for his or her sins, turns to God with the intention of obeying Him.