An Overview of the History of Sufism and Sufi Orders
This book presents the long historical journey of Islam's inner dimension, from the spiritual foundations of the Prophet's era and the Companions to the transformation of Sufism in the modern world. Budi Rahman Hakim maps how tazkiyah al-nafs developed into Sufi orders and spiritual communities with real social impact.
Key Points
- The roots of Sufism, from early ascetic practice to organized Sufi orders.
- Central concepts such as ma'rifah, tazkiyah, and dhikr.
- Classical and contemporary debates on the originality of Sufism in Islam.
Readers
- Students and lecturers of Islamic studies, Sufism, and civilizational history.
- Researchers of Neo-Sufism and contemporary Sufi orders.