The Sufi Book of Life: 99 Pathways of the Heart for the Modern Dervish | 
 enlarge | Author: Neil Douglas-klotz
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0142196355
Dewey Decimal Number: 297.44
EAN: 9780142196359
ASIN: 0142196355
Publication Date: February 22, 2005
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Part meditation book, part oracle, and part collection of Sufi lore, poetry, and stories, The Sufi Book of Life offers a fresh interpretation of the fundamental spiritual practice found in all ancient and modern Sufi schoolsthe meditations on the 99 Qualities of Unity. Unlike most books on Sufism, which are primarily collections of translated Sufi texts, this accessible guide is a handbook that explains how to apply Sufi principles to modern life. With inspirational commentary that connects each quality with contemporary concerns such as love, work, and success, as well as timeless wisdom from Sufi masters, both ancient and modern, such as Rumi, Hafiz, Shabistari, Rabia, Inayat Khan, Indries Shah, Irina Tweedie, Bawa Muhaiyadden, and more, The Sufi Book of Life is a dervish guide to life and love for the twenty-first century.
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wonderful insights October 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This little book is amazingly accurate in providing just the insight I need to see things from a deeper perspective. I have been using this book on a daily basis by asking for what I need and then opening it to whatever page feels right. Every time it has provided information that has either been very clearly what I needed, or after journaling about it, I have understood it from a different perspective. I am grateful that a friend recommended it to me.
Well-written, inspiring, helpful and entertaining September 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In Islam, God is said to have 99 names besides "Allah." This refers to terms used in the Qur'an to describe the various qualities He possesses (e.g. the Patient, the Giver of Life, the Oft-Returning, and so on). What Douglas-Klotz has done is taken each of the 99 names (and the name "Allah") and interpreted them according to his own impressive knowledge of Semitic linguistics and an intuitive approach to etymology that yields insights that a strict academic interpretation would miss. He links his interpretations to various stories, poems and sayings from the Islamic/Sufi traditions: Rumi, Rabia, Hazrat Inayat Khan, and many others. He also presents numerous stories about the mythical half-sage, half-clown Mullah (Hoja) Nasruddin, which are very amusing (In one, Mullah decides to revolutionize the carrier pigeon business by cross-breeding them with talking parrots!).
After each interpretation, the author presents a possible scenario from the reader's life, based upon scenarios most people do in fact face from time to time, and then suggests how this particular name might be of use in getting through this scenario. Finally, he presents a meditation (sometimes two) on each name, some classic Sufi meditations but others more contemporary. Some meditations are designed for walking, which I find very useful.
Finally, there is a brief biographical sketch of each person cited in the book, and contact information for many Sufi organizations.
This book will help anyone interested in exploring Sufi mysticism, mysticism in general, or anyone who just wants to learn new meditative techniques. In the process, you'll read some very insightful and entertaining texts from across the centuries.
 Sufi Book of Life October 24, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is an excellent book full of humor and wisdom. I just purchased my second copy as I have used it almost every day for over two years to read and remember a pathway. I even take it with me when I travel and have given several copies to friends and family. The Sufi Book of Life is one of my favorite resources of comfort and inspiration. It is a tool to connect with my inner life. I use it to set the theme for my day and/or read it just before I settle in for the night. I treasure this book.
I'd almost call it magic November 20, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is very inspiring and comforting. Ever see the movie "MirrorMask"? This is the RL equivilant of "A very useful book" at least as far as spiritual/mystic questors go. But its not a key to bending spoons, or casting curses, or trying to figure out lottery numbers. It's a key to finding peace with yourself and the universe and god, infinitely more powerful and valuble.
Inspiring, accessible, and very usable spiritual information October 22, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The information for each pathway is only a few pages long (so you can read a short section with coffee in the morning), but it is packed with wonderful insights, inspiration, and most importantly ways to really use the information. Each pathway has a suggested meditation and ideas for integrating the concept into your life. Wonderful book!
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