What is the “School of Love” in Sufism? In this video, we explore Madhhab-e Ishq — the Sufi path centered on divine love (ishq) as the highest way to know God. From the poetry of Rumi to the teachings of Ahmad Ghazali, discover how love became a spiritual methodology, a theology, and a transformative path within Islamic mysticism.
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Sources/Recommended Reading:
Caner Dagli (translated by) (2004). Ibn 'Arabi - \"The Ringstones of Wisdom (Fusus al-Hikam)\". Great Books of the Islamic World. Kazi Pubns Inc.
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Rustom, Muhammed (2024). \"Inrushes of the Heart: The Sufi Philosophy of Ayn al-Qudat\". State University of New York Press.
Safi, Omid (2019). \"Radical Love: Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition\". Yale University Press.
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