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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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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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