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Summary: A Sufi approach to gnosticism
Review: I found this book fascinating, and read it three times before feeling like I really "got it" --- it is a simple narrative with deep, multiple levels of meaning. Although the word is never used, this book is a witness to the validity of gnosticism, the idea that it is possible for a human to directly experience God, or Allah, and the truth of Divine Love --- and that the path to such experience does not necessarily lead through a particular religion. The story demonstrates skillfully the relationship of "faith" and "trust" and "knowing" --- that ultimately each is a level of aligning more and more closely with the Divine.
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Summary: Spiritual Adventure Story
Review: I was very excited to find a book that is so simple and so deep. I am interested in the Sufis and especially in Rummy's teaching and this book teaches me a lot about the way to enlightenment. Each chapter starts with notes from Sufi teachers that will stay in your mind for a long time. I was very identified with the struggle of Reshad to leave all he knows behind and start the real work. A book that will make you laugh, cry and pray at the same time.
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Summary: Spiritual Adventure Story
Review: This book is great! I read it over a year ago and much of the imagery is still right here with me, partly due to Feild's descriptive prose, but partly due to his strong beautiful message and captivating story. The spiritual truths revealed in this novel of a man's spiritual search in the land of the Sufis can be an inspiration to the seeker of today, in whatever culture he or she happens to be. Great reading!
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Summary: An Interesting Story ...
Review: What I found most interesting about this book is the way it expresses decree & fate showing that things just don't happen but rather there is always a purpose with a sense of unity behind things. However, non Muslims, should be very careful while reading this book of mistaking it with Islamic beliefs. For example, according to Islamic beliefs, prophet Jesus (may peace be upon him) was not crucified but rather he was raised to heaven. One should not be dealing with this book as an Islamic book at all, but I'd rather classify it as new age and spirituality. The book also touches on some Eastern religions & Sufi ideas like unity with the divine: "there were two butterflies and when they meet one of them died," but never elaborated on it!
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Summary: An Interesting Story ...
Review: What I found most interesting about this book is the way it expresses decree & fate showing that things just don't happen but rather there is always a purpose with a sense of unity behind things. However, non Muslims, should be very careful while reading this book of mistaking it with Islamic beliefs. For example, according to Islamic beliefs, prophet Jesus (may peace be upon him) was not crucified but rather he was raised to heaven. One should not be dealing with this book as an Islamic book at all, but I'd rather classify it as new age and spirituality. The book also touches on some Eastern religions & Sufi ideas like unity with the divine: "there were two butterflies and when they meet one of them died," but never elaborated on it!
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