Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Abbreviations; Note on presentation; Introduction; Part One; Chapter 1 Sulamī's Tạbaqāt al-Sụ̄fiyya; Chapter 2 The Hịlyat al-awliyā'; Chapter 3 The Persian Tạbaqāt al-Sụ̄fiyya; Part Two; Chapter 4 Qushayrī's Risāla; Chapter 5 Hujwīrī's Kashf al-mahj̣ūb; Part Three; Chapter 6 Jāmī's Nafahạ̄t al-uns; Conclusion; Notes; Appendix; Bibliography; Index
Summary
This book is a study of the major works of Sufi historiography, which takes the form of collections of biographies. It provides a literary context in which one can appreciate fully the theological significance and historical value of Sufi biographies
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-223) and index
