Wisdom of Sufism

by Hazrat Inayat Khan

Published in association with the International Sufi Movement, this book presents the words of Hazrat Inayat Khan as they are found in the original stenciled edition of The Gathas, preserved in the archives of the Sufi International Headquarters. An essential part of the Sufi teachings on spiritual development, The Gathas offer a complete guide on all aspects of life for the student of Sufism. The Gathas used to be called "sacred readings" because they constitute a condensed expression of the wisdom of the great mystic Inayat Khan, delivered for the personal reflection and meditation of those who want to understand life better.

365 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Hazrat Inayat Khan (Urdu: عنایت خان ) (July 5, 1882 – February 5, 1927) was an exemplar of Universal Sufism and founder of the "Sufi Order in the West" in 1914 (London). Later, in 1923, the Sufi Order of the London period was dissolved into a new organization formed under Swiss law and called the "International Sufi Movement". He initially came to the West as a representative of classical Indian music, having received the title Tansen from the Nizam of Hyderabad but soon turned to the introduction and transmission of Sufi thought and practice. His universal message of divine unity (Tawhid) focused on the themes of love, harmony and beauty. He taught that blind adherence to any book rendered any religion void of spirit.