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About the Book

This revised Encyclopaedia aims to bring out the life and philosophy of Islamic mystics and their mystical orders to create a genuine interest among the readers of this field. It is compilation of more than 179 mystics, their mystical tradition and the terminologies used by them. The mystical orders are represented in this collection has found a little place in the Islamic literature. For the first time, readers will access within these two volumes to some of the finest poets and philosophers of Islamic mysticism. There is a freshness and directness of style of presentation here that brings a comprehensive mystical tradition for the contemporary readers. The contributors and editor are to be congratulated for making available such a treasury of rich mystical wisdom, which can serve as the first collection illustrating the range of Islamic mysticism.

About the Author

N.K. Singh, PhD from Patna University, has specialised himself in oriental studies and wrote a number of books on religion and philosophy. His works especially on oriental studies initiated considerable interest on Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam, carrying high appreciation from scholars of Buddhist and Islamic countries. Presently, he is working as the Director of International Centre for Religious Studies, Delhi and Chief Editor of Global Religious Vision, a quarterly Research Journal. His major contribution in promotion of inter-religious dialogue is widely appreciated.