ABSTRACT

This study of Persian theology utilizes a manuscript by "Aziz bin Mohammed Nafasi", first published in 1867. The book describes both the basic tenets of the sufis and the "Ahl i wahdat", formerly a branch of Sufism.

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

chapter II|4 pages

OF LAW, DOCTRINE AND TRUTH

chapter IV|5 pages

CONCERNING FELLOWSHIP AND RENUNCIATION

chapter V|2 pages

CONCERNING ATTRACTION AND DEVOTION

chapter VI|1 pages

CONCERNING COUNSEL

chapter I|5 pages

CONCERNING THE NATURE OF GOD

chapter II|2 pages

CONCERNING THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

chapter V|5 pages

OF THE FOUR UNIVERSAL SOURCES

chapter I|2 pages

THE SAINTLY AND PROPHETIC OFFICES DEFINED

chapter I|1 pages

GROUNDS FOR THE DISCUSSION

chapter IV|6 pages

OF THE UPWARD PROGRESS OR ASCENT OF MAN

chapter V|5 pages

CONCLUSION