A Soaring Minaret

Abu Bakr al-Wasiti and the Rise of Baghdadi Sufism

Laury Silvers
eISBN-13: 9781438431727

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<p>The development of early Islamic mysticism and metaphysics is presented through the life and work of theologian Abu Bakr al-Wasiti.</p><p>Sufi scholar Abu Bakr al-Wasiti (d. ca. 320 AH/932 CE) was called a "soaring minaret" for his cutting comments and keen theological insights. Wasiti's life is little known today, but elements of his lost Qur

ISBNs 9781438431727, 1438431724, 9781438431703
Language English
Number of Pages 152