Ibn Khaldun on Sufism

Abd ar-Rahman Abu Zayd - 2017

Overview

This work delves into a significant debate from fourteenth-century Andalusia concerning the reliance on written Sufi texts versus the necessity of guidance from a spiritual master. Ibn Khaldun's treatise, translated here for the first time into English as "Remedy for the Questioner in Search of Answers," addresses this question with enduring relevance. While Ibn Khaldun is widely recognized for his contributions to sociology and the philosophy of history, his spiritual and religious life remains less explored. This volume seeks to contextualize his theories within his intellectual and religious background.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in Islamic philosophy and history.
• Students of Sufism and its historical development.
• Those exploring the relationship between religious law and mystical paths.

Key features

• English translation of "Shifa' al-Sa'il li-Tahdhib al-Masa'il."
• Explores Ibn Khaldun's views on Sufism.
• Paperback format.
• Published by The Islamic Texts Society.
• 160 pages.
• ISBN: 9781911141280.