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Muslim Women Mystics: The Life and Work of Rabi'A and Other Women Mystics in Islam


Author(s): Smith, Margaret
ISBN10:  1851682503
ISBN13:  9781851682508
Format:  Paperback
Pub. Date:  1/1/2002
Publisher(s): Natl Book Network

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SummaryTable of Contents
Focusing on Rabi'a of Basra, a woman of unique personality and a true mystic, Margaret Smith's comprehensive book highlights women's contributions to the rich heritage of Islam. Surveying the female saints of the Muslim world, her authoritative work provides a unique insight into a lesser-known aspect of the development of Islamic mysticism.
Preface 1(1)
Survey of Sources 2(17)
Part I: The Life of Rabi`a
Rabi`a al-`Adawiyya: Her Birth and Early Years
19(10)
Rabi`a's Choice of Celibacy
29(11)
Rabi`a's Asceticism and Prayer-Life
40(13)
Miracles
53(8)
Rabi`a's Declining Years
61(10)
Part II: Rabi`a's Teaching and Writings
The Sufi Doctrine
71(6)
Repentance, Patience, Gratitude
77(12)
Hope and Fear
89(9)
Poverty, Renunciation, Unification, Dependence
98(15)
Love, Gnosis, the Vision, Union
113(28)
Part III: Women Mystics in Islam
The Position of Woman in Muslim Lands
141(26)
The Position Attained by the Woman Saint
167(28)
Celibacy and the Monastic Life
195(11)
The Communion of Saints
206(15)
The Cult of Women Saints in Modern Islam
221(16)
List of Authors Quoted 237(6)
Index I: Proper Names and Titles 243(5)
Index II: Subjects 248(2)
Index III: Technical Terms 250

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