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Used as a manual by Sufis of all orders, this book is rooted in the illuministic philosophy whose practice led to the execution for heresy of Suhrawardi Maqtul ("the Murdered") at Aleppo in 1191. Among the subjects discussed: The Teacher; Behavior of the Disciple; The Robe; Dreams; Deep Knowledge; State; Certainty; Essence; The Self; The Soul; Epiphany and Concealment; Austerity; Trusting; Contentment; Love; Effacement; and Permanency.Clarke, H. Wilberforce is the author of 'Dervish Textbook: Kashani's Recension of Suhrawardi's Gifts', published 1990 under ISBN 9780900860737 and ISBN 0900860731.
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