Sufi Ritual

Ian Richard Netton Professor of Arabic Studies University of Leeds

• Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Mapping the Sacred 1; Chapter 3 Mapping the Sacred 2; Chapter 4 Unveiling the Sacred 1; Chapter 5 Unveiling the Sacred 2; Chapter 6 The Alienated ??f??;

'A book of great value. In these chapters Netton gives us the full and generous bounty of his extensive knowledge of the field of comparative religion, and they should be required reading for any basic course on the subject. He writes well and seamlessly communicates his enthusiasm for the subject, providing unique information which we are more than ready to assimilate. His essay on phenomenology provides one of the most concise and cogent exposes on the subject one can find anywhere. Providing a superb exposition on the role of music in the practice of the order, bulwarked by both theoretical and anecdotal references. Here is the true scholar speaking, powered by love and enthusiasm, depolying his rich material with the greatest effectiveness.' - SUFI