A Sufi Message of Spiritual Liberty
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A Sufi Message of Spiritual Liberty

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A Sufi Message of Spiritual Liberty

About this book

Sufism is a mystical branch of Islam that focuses on seeking the truth of divine love and knowledge through direct personal experience. A key message of Sufism is the pursuit of spiritual liberty, which involves freeing oneself from the constraints of the ego and the material world in order to connect with the divine. Inayat Khan (1882-1927) was a prominent Sufi teacher and musician who founded the Sufi Order International in 1910. Born in Baroda, India, he was the son of a well-known musician and Sufi saint. Inayat Khan studied music, philosophy, and mysticism from a young age, and he became a master musician and composer. In 1910, Inayat Khan left India to spread the teachings of Sufism in the West. He first traveled to the United States, where he gave lectures and performances on Sufi philosophy and music. He then traveled to England, where he established the Sufi Order International, which sought to promote spiritual liberty and inner awakening through the practice of Sufi principles. Inayat Khan's teachings emphasized the importance of universal spirituality and the unity of all religions. He believed that the essence of all spiritual traditions was the same, and that the differences between them were merely the result of cultural and historical factors. In addition to his teachings, Inayat Khan was also a renowned musician who played the sitar, veena, and other traditional Indian instruments. He integrated music into his Sufi teachings, using it as a means to connect with the divine and to convey the spiritual message of Sufism. Inayat Khan's legacy continues to inspire many people today, both through his teachings and through the Sufi Order International, which remains a prominent organization dedicated to promoting the principles of Sufism and universal spirituality.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. A Sufi Message of Spiritual Liberty
  3. Table of contents
  4. Preface
  5. Biography Of The Author
  6. God
  7. Nature
  8. The Personal Being
  9. Dual Aspect
  10. Worship
  11. Truth
  12. The Sufis
  13. Self-Knowledge
  14. Love
  15. Perfection
  16. Prophets
  17. Sufism
  18. Sufi Training
  19. Manifestation
  20. Interest And Indifference
  21. Spirit And Matter
  22. The Heart And Soul
  23. Intellect And Wisdom
  24. Dreams And Inspirations
  25. Law Of Action
  26. Music Among Sufis
  27. Ecstasy
  28. Concentration
  29. Male And Female Aspects Of God