This programme explores the rich traditions of Sufism through early sources. It focuses on the teachings and intellectual works of key Sufi figures and schools from the 3rd to the 10th Islamic centuries, covering luminaries such as al-Kharraz, al-Junayd, al-Kalabadhi, al-Qushayri, al-Ghazali, al-Jilani, Abu Madyan, Ibn ‘Arabi, Ibn ‘Ata’ Allah, Zarruq, and al-Sha‘rani.

Lessons comprise a Socratic approach to the discussion of key principles, including precise definitions of Sufi terminology and explanations of spiritual stations, found in catechistic texts.

Amongst a range of key texts covered in this course are the following: “Kitab al-Sidq” by al-Kharraz, “al-Ta’arruf” by al-Kalabadhi, and “al-Hikam” by Ibn ‘Ata’ Allah.

This programme explores the rich traditions of Sufism through early sources. It focuses on the teachings and intellectual works of key Sufi figures and schools from the 3rd to the 10th Islamic centuries, covering luminaries such as al-Kharraz, al-Junayd, al-Kalabadhi, al-Qushayri, al-Ghazali, al-Jilani, Abu Madyan, Ibn ‘Arabi, Ibn ‘Ata’ Allah, Zarruq, and al-Sha‘rani.

Lessons comprise a Socratic approach to the discussion of key principles, including precise definitions of Sufi terminology and explanations of spiritual stations, found in catechistic texts.

Amongst a range of key texts covered in this course are the following: “Kitab al-Sidq” by al-Kharraz, “al-Ta’arruf” by al-Kalabadhi, and “al-Hikam” by Ibn ‘Ata’ Allah.