The Tawasin Of Mansur al-Hallaj, In Verse: A Mystical Treatise

The Tawasin Of Mansur al-Hallaj, In Verse: A Mystical Treatise On Knowing God, & Invitation To The Dance (Muslim Theologians and Mystics Book 2)

Traditional cultures in many parts of the world have displayed a profound appreciation for the unity of all human spirit in its quest for knowledge of the Divine. Here a medieval Muslim mystic records his living meditation; Rumi wrote three centuries later on Al-Hallaj's words, â€˜I am God,': â€œPeople imagine that it is a presumptive claim, whereas I find it is really a presumptive claim to say â€˜I am the slave of God'; for, â€˜I am God' is an expression of great humility. The man who says â€˜I am the slave of God' affirms two existences, his own and God's; but he that says, â€˜I am God,' has made himself non-existent and has given himself up, and says â€˜I am God,' that is, â€˜I am naught, He is all; there is no being but God's.' This is the extreme of humility and self-abasement.â€ï¿½

Jabez L. Van Cleef takes foundational texts from many oral traditions and religions and creates a common poetic format to preserve, promote and disseminate the values of these cultures.
Country USA
Manufacturer Spirit Song Text Publications
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2008-06-05
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Spirit Song Text Publications
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2008-06-05
Format	Kindle eBook

The Tawasin Of Mansur al-Hallaj, In Verse: A Mystical Treatise On Knowing God, & Invitation To The Dance (Muslim Theologians and Mystics Book 2)