Monthly Archives: June 2005

I didn’t read the whole book, not yet. I got through about fourth of it, 100 pages. That’s how much was required for my Sufism class. During the fast pace of a school quarter I didn’t have more time to … Continue reading →

This was the main text book for my Sufism class, deservedly. We followed its section pretty tightly: What is Sufism, The Sacred Sources, Saints and Sainthood, The Names of G-d, The Orders, Poetry, Dance/Music, the Contemporary World. It’s such an … Continue reading →

First I was frightened that I have to read a whole book written in verse. My fear dissipated when I started to read it. It is not just beautiful, but also easy to follow. I sometimes have problems with the … Continue reading →

It’s good that I read this book, because I learned about the multiple roles women filled in the history of Islam. It seemed to be much more varied in the past than it is int the present. A chapter is … Continue reading →

I wasn’t happy when I learned that I have to read this book for my class on sacrifice. I thought I would have emotional reactions and that would cloud my reading and working with the text. My premonition was halfway … Continue reading →