The Inner Journey: Views from the Islamic Tradition (PARABOLA Anthology Series)

Inner Journey #5

by William C. Chittick

This book of essays, poems, and interviews by Islamic and Sufi poets, scholars, and storytellers is a much-needed compendium of works from a complex tradition that holds timeless messages for contemporary readers. Contributors range from Rumi to Seyyed Hossei Nasr to Emma Clark — together they create a mosaic of the Muslim view of the world and the cosmos, as well as of Sufi rhythms and rituals. Contributions like “Out of the Hidden Root” and “Slumber Seizes Him Not” promote a deeper understanding of one of the world’s great, and most misunderstood, spiritual traditions.

Genres: Islam, Religion, Spirituality

275 pages, Paperback

First published May 24, 2007

About the author

is a philosopher, writer, translator and interpreter of classical Islamic philosophical and mystical texts. He is best known for his work on Rumi and Ibn 'Arabi, and has written extensively on the school of Ibn 'Arabi, Islamic philosophy, and Islamic cosmology.

Reviews

[Minette Visser · Rating 4 out of 5]

My overall impression is that I learnt a lot about Sufism from this book. This is why I give the high rating - I learnt.
I enjoyed some of the essays more than others.
This book contains many Rumi poems.

[Abbas · Rating 5 out of 5]

A jewel of a book, collects the best thinking from thirty years of Parabola on the Inner sacred thinking of Islam.

[christopher leibow · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful collection of essays on Islam from the pages of Parabola magazine. Great insight to the power of mystical Islam. It will open you eyes to the philosophical and spiritual potential of Islamic thought.

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

so deep in some stories,i dont have a way with words,Traditions [strong]

[Daniel]

Most of the writings are exceptionally good. Some of the subject matter is fairly advanced.

[Janette · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not quite what I expected, but interesting.