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Kosta · 02-25-2009, 11:33

Sufism is wonderful. I have a book of the writings of Rumi on my desk, and they are some of the most beautiful and heartfelt expressions of religious devotion I have ever encountered. It has a lot of similarities to the Christian mystical tradition found in Orthodox Christianity, such as Hesychasm, with which I am very familiar (my father recently got his doctorate in theology studying a particular Christian mystic). I'd love to see Sufism gain more ground in Islam.

EDIT: I just reread the OP; I'd missed the part about soliciting QP opinions. I am of course not a QP, so feel free to ignore this post - I have no boots on the ground experience with Sufism, only the brand found in the US and through the writings thereof.

02-25-2009, 11:33	#2
Kosta Asset Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 23	Sufism is wonderful. I have a book of the writings of Rumi on my desk, and they are some of the most beautiful and heartfelt expressions of religious devotion I have ever encountered. It has a lot of similarities to the Christian mystical tradition found in Orthodox Christianity, such as Hesychasm, with which I am very familiar (my father recently got his doctorate in theology studying a particular Christian mystic). I'd love to see Sufism gain more ground in Islam. EDIT: I just reread the OP; I'd missed the part about soliciting QP opinions. I am of course not a QP, so feel free to ignore this post - I have no boots on the ground experience with Sufism, only the brand found in the US and through the writings thereof. __________________ "Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I attack!" - General Ferdinand Foch, First Battle of the Marne libertas iustitiaque omnibus Currently reading more, posting less. Last edited by Kosta; 02-25-2009 at 11:36.
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