{"product_id":"9781912992812","title":"Path for the Perplexed","description":"\u003cp\u003ePath for the Perplexed presents a fresh and illuminating reimagining\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eof one of the foundational texts of Islamic mysticism. Originally\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ecomposed nearly a thousand years ago by the celebrated Persian Sufi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003emaster Abdullah Ansari of Herat, the Manāzil al-Sāʾirīn was the first\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersian work to systematically articulate the spiritual ‘stations’ of the\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSufi path. Ansari – known as Pir-i Herat, the Sage of Herat – was a\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQurʾanic commentator, Hanbali scholar, poet and spiritual guide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ewhose influence continues to shape the intellectual and devotional\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehistory of Islam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new translation by Dr Ali A. Allawi goes beyond rendering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnsari’s words into contemporary language. With his added\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ecommentary, it offers a thoughtful re-envisioning of the Manāzil for\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003emodern seekers, while remaining firmly rooted in the spiritual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003euniverse of Islam. Drawing on the classical model of the self as\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003earticulated through the Qurʾanic stages of the soul – culminating in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInsān al-Kāmil, the complete human being – the work guides readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ethrough a transformative inner journey of self-knowledge and\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003erefinement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpanded and structured as a yearly course by Muslim scholar Julia A.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKatarina, the book introduces an additional stage, redefines key\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003egateways, and features practical spiritual exercises and adhkār\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(litanies) for both seekers and guides. At once faithful and innovative,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePath for the Perplexed offers a living encounter with a timeless\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003emystical masterpiece, reflecting the depth of study and devotion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003einvested in this remarkable work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"RUDOLF STEINER PRESS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47557572132916,"sku":"9781912992812","price":63.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/9390\/2132\/files\/9781912992812.jpg?v=1777068967","url":"https:\/\/woodslane.com.au\/products\/9781912992812","provider":"Woodslane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}