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The Taste of Hidden Things is a portrait of Sufism as a living mystical system. Sara Sviri brings together the wisdom, metaphysical boldness, and lyrical passion of the great Sufi masters, past and present. A special place is given to al-Hakîm at-Tirmidhî. Excerpts from his work, including teaching dreams of his wife, are published here for the first time in English.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #725874 in Books
• Published on: 1997-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

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The Taste Of Hidden Things is a portrait of Sufism as a living mystical system. Sara Sviri brings together the wisdom, metaphysical boldness, and lyrical passion of the great Sufi masters, past and present. A special place is given to the 9th century mystic, al-Hakim at-Tirmidhi. Excerpts from his work, including teaching dreams of his wife, are published here for the first time in English. The Taste Of Hidden Things is an important contribution toward an understanding of Sufism. -- Midwest Book Review

About the Author
Sara Sviri, Ph.D., studied and taught Arabic and Islamic Studies in Israel. In her studies, published in various compilations and journals, she has focused on the formation and characteristics of the early mystical schools of Islam, with special interest in the Malâmâti movement of Nishapur and in the mystical psychology of al-Hakîm al-Tirmidhî. She has lectured extensively on these and other topics in Europe, Israel and America.

Customer Reviews

Masterful
This volume by Sara Sviri is a model of eloquence and rare
Beauty. Every chapter will inform and inspire the Sincere.
You cannot but be uplifted by it. Highly recommended!

The Taste of Hidden Things
I lovely book full of wonderful insights from the Naqshabandi Sufi Path that can be understood and used by anyone seeking deeper wisdom of the heart.