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عشق الهی، سیر به سوی خدا در متون اسلامی
معرفی کوتاه:عشق خداوند به آدم نه آغازي دارد و نه انجامي، اگر او عاشق ايشان باشد، عشقش گذرا نيست زيرا او جاودان است و بنابراين با هبوط آدمي در عالم جسماني در اين عشق تغييري حاصل نميشود. عشق او دائم است، عشق آگاهي آدمي است که در فراز و فرود است. عشق آدمي به خدا آغاز دارد و بيانجام است. بسياري از خلق بر اينکه او مقصود عشقشان است، آگاه نيستند. کتاب حاضر را ميتوان منتخب متون فارسي و عربي چهارم و پنجم هجري قمري درباره عشق الهي در نظر گرفت که به وسيله ويليام چيتيک، محقق و عرفانپژوه مشهور آمريکايي نوشته شده است.
این اثر در سه بخش تنظیم شده است. قبل از بخش اول سخن مترجم و پیش درآمد دکتر سید حسین نصر، مقدمه مؤلف آمده است.
الهیات، روایت عشق و علم النفس روحانی عناوین بخش اول این اثر است. بخش دوم در ادامه مباحث گذشته به موضوعاتی مانند طلب، راه و منازل السالکین تقسیم شده است. در بخش سوم نیز موضوعات مهمی مانند حقیقت عشق، رنج عشق و تحقق توحید مورد بحث و بررسی مؤلف قرار گرفته است.
فهرست منابع و نمایه هم دیگر قسمتهای این کتاب را تشکیل می دهد.
در بخشی از سخن مترجم این اثر که دانشجوی دکترای مطالعات اسلامی دانشگاه ایندیانا است، آمده است: نوشتن چنین کتابی، آن هم در آکادمی غربی، علتی نخواهد داشت جز آنکه آدمی پرسش نخستین مقدمه دکتر نصر را مرور کند: «آنی را که از عشق بهره نباشد، آیا توان نبشتن از عشق هست؟» این جمله را می توان با کلام مؤلف تکمیل کرد که کتاب را برای عاشقان نوشته است. این همان رسمی است که مؤلفان سنت عقلی و عرفانی اسلام در طول قرنهای گذشته بدان پای بند بوده اند و آن را فقط برای دست گیری از طالبان عشق و معرفت نگاشته اند. با این حال کتاب روش و منش محققانه ای دارد و حق تحقیق در آن رعایت شده و وجوه جدیدی از سنت عرفان اسلامی در آن آشکار شده است.
این اثر در سه بخش تنظیم شده است. قبل از بخش اول سخن مترجم و پیش درآمد دکتر سید حسین نصر، مقدمه مؤلف آمده است.
الهیات، روایت عشق و علم النفس روحانی عناوین بخش اول این اثر است. بخش دوم در ادامه مباحث گذشته به موضوعاتی مانند طلب، راه و منازل السالکین تقسیم شده است. در بخش سوم نیز موضوعات مهمی مانند حقیقت عشق، رنج عشق و تحقق توحید مورد بحث و بررسی مؤلف قرار گرفته است.
فهرست منابع و نمایه هم دیگر قسمتهای این کتاب را تشکیل می دهد.
در بخشی از سخن مترجم این اثر که دانشجوی دکترای مطالعات اسلامی دانشگاه ایندیانا است، آمده است: نوشتن چنین کتابی، آن هم در آکادمی غربی، علتی نخواهد داشت جز آنکه آدمی پرسش نخستین مقدمه دکتر نصر را مرور کند: «آنی را که از عشق بهره نباشد، آیا توان نبشتن از عشق هست؟» این جمله را می توان با کلام مؤلف تکمیل کرد که کتاب را برای عاشقان نوشته است. این همان رسمی است که مؤلفان سنت عقلی و عرفانی اسلام در طول قرنهای گذشته بدان پای بند بوده اند و آن را فقط برای دست گیری از طالبان عشق و معرفت نگاشته اند. با این حال کتاب روش و منش محققانه ای دارد و حق تحقیق در آن رعایت شده و وجوه جدیدی از سنت عرفان اسلامی در آن آشکار شده است.
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First published June 10, 2013
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William C. Chittick
51 books311 followersis 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.
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June 28, 2016I have translated this book into Persian published by Elmi Farhangi publishing house.
June 1, 2019
This book is a gift to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Dr. Chittick's book is not just a balance between two extremes- the extremes of disingenuous, new age spirituality and dry, colorless exoterism. It is a text which thoroughly explains in a holistic manner, how and why love is one of the most central aspects of the Islamic path. And also just as important, is how it explains many of the diverse aspects of love in both is sweetness and severity and why the actualization of love requires us to be grounded in divinely revealed guidance.
The three main lessons I've learned from this beautiful text are:
1) God's/The Real's Mercy precedes and follows our shortcomings since all is poor and dependant upon Him. 2) Love in being love requires suffering and tribulation since God Alone is Sufficient unto Himself and those who dependant upon Him in those states of severity, will find sweetness in the sorrow
3) The goal of love is the realization of qualitative Oneness or tawhid and that this is alone the work of The Real.
God is the true object of our desire because He is what is reflected in all beings and in all states. To follow the guidance of revelation and to follow the example of a prophet is to become melted of our inner ugliness, dressed in God's beauty and annihlated in Him. And we should be in Love with Him realizing that we cannot accomplish this task by ourselves. By virtue of realizing our nothingness before His being, we allow ourselves to be carried from, by and to Him, the traces of His Beauty and Majesty sustaining us as we journey to The Goal. The Goal which in Him, is the inevitable Goal of all creation. For all desire Him, their innate desire nothing but His desire for Himself.
The three main lessons I've learned from this beautiful text are:
1) God's/The Real's Mercy precedes and follows our shortcomings since all is poor and dependant upon Him. 2) Love in being love requires suffering and tribulation since God Alone is Sufficient unto Himself and those who dependant upon Him in those states of severity, will find sweetness in the sorrow
3) The goal of love is the realization of qualitative Oneness or tawhid and that this is alone the work of The Real.
God is the true object of our desire because He is what is reflected in all beings and in all states. To follow the guidance of revelation and to follow the example of a prophet is to become melted of our inner ugliness, dressed in God's beauty and annihlated in Him. And we should be in Love with Him realizing that we cannot accomplish this task by ourselves. By virtue of realizing our nothingness before His being, we allow ourselves to be carried from, by and to Him, the traces of His Beauty and Majesty sustaining us as we journey to The Goal. The Goal which in Him, is the inevitable Goal of all creation. For all desire Him, their innate desire nothing but His desire for Himself.
November 16, 2017
Dr. William Chittick's most voluminous work based Maybudī and Sam'ani's texts, sparkles from cover to cover. This book has a deep profound effect on my (and perhaps, yours as well) Islamic worldview and Chittick deserves all the praise for the English-speaking world to enjoy a intensely beautiful, contemplative book.
October 24, 2024
William C. Chittick's "Divine Love: Islamic Literature and the Path to God" offers a profound exploration of love as a central theme in Islamic spirituality, particularly through the lens of Sufism. The book is structured into three main parts: The Origin of Love, The Life of Love, and The Goal of Love, each dissecting various dimensions of divine love as articulated in Islamic literature.
Chittick begins by establishing a theological context that frames love within the broader Islamic worldview. He emphasizes that love is not merely an emotional state but a fundamental aspect of the relationship between humans and God. The author discusses how the Qur'an and subsequent Sufi literature articulate this connection, suggesting that true love (al-ishq al-haqiqi) is a reflection of God's love for creation. This foundational idea posits that understanding God's nature as al-Wadud (the Loving) is essential for cultivating genuine love in one's spiritual practice.
In the second section, Chittick delves into the search for divine love and the various stages that seekers experience on their spiritual journey. He outlines the concept of spiritual psychology, where love serves as both a motivator and a transformative force. The text highlights the importance of suffering and tribulation as integral to experiencing true love, suggesting that such challenges purify the soul and draw it closer to God. This aligns with Sufi teachings that view trials as necessary for spiritual growth and deeper intimacy with the Divine.
The final part discusses the realization of tawḥīd, or the oneness of God, as the ultimate goal of love. Chittick argues that achieving this state involves recognizing God's presence in all aspects of existence, thus transforming one’s understanding of love from a mere sentiment to an all-encompassing reality that permeates life. He articulates that this realization leads to a profound sense of unity with God, where individual desires align with divine will.
Chittick's work is significant not only for its theological insights but also for its literary contributions, bringing to light previously untranslated Persian sources that enrich the discourse on Islamic spirituality. His analysis underscores that love is at the heart of the Islamic tradition, serving as a bridge between knowledge, experience, and divine connection. By framing love within both its sweetness and severity, Chittick presents a holistic view that resonates with both Muslims and non-Muslims alike, inviting readers to reflect on their own paths toward understanding and experiencing divine love.
Chittick begins by establishing a theological context that frames love within the broader Islamic worldview. He emphasizes that love is not merely an emotional state but a fundamental aspect of the relationship between humans and God. The author discusses how the Qur'an and subsequent Sufi literature articulate this connection, suggesting that true love (al-ishq al-haqiqi) is a reflection of God's love for creation. This foundational idea posits that understanding God's nature as al-Wadud (the Loving) is essential for cultivating genuine love in one's spiritual practice.
In the second section, Chittick delves into the search for divine love and the various stages that seekers experience on their spiritual journey. He outlines the concept of spiritual psychology, where love serves as both a motivator and a transformative force. The text highlights the importance of suffering and tribulation as integral to experiencing true love, suggesting that such challenges purify the soul and draw it closer to God. This aligns with Sufi teachings that view trials as necessary for spiritual growth and deeper intimacy with the Divine.
The final part discusses the realization of tawḥīd, or the oneness of God, as the ultimate goal of love. Chittick argues that achieving this state involves recognizing God's presence in all aspects of existence, thus transforming one’s understanding of love from a mere sentiment to an all-encompassing reality that permeates life. He articulates that this realization leads to a profound sense of unity with God, where individual desires align with divine will.
Chittick's work is significant not only for its theological insights but also for its literary contributions, bringing to light previously untranslated Persian sources that enrich the discourse on Islamic spirituality. His analysis underscores that love is at the heart of the Islamic tradition, serving as a bridge between knowledge, experience, and divine connection. By framing love within both its sweetness and severity, Chittick presents a holistic view that resonates with both Muslims and non-Muslims alike, inviting readers to reflect on their own paths toward understanding and experiencing divine love.
August 30, 2025
I have no words. True seekers of Tawhid would hold this book in almost the same honour as the Divine Book. Alhamdulillah, for such a great read. It’s because of this book that my love for the Haqq and His Light ﷺ has gone beyond what I’ve ever experienced.
January 9, 2014
Too dense for any but specialists.
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