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The Sufi Science of Self-Realization: A Guide to the Seventeen Ruinous Traits, the Ten Steps to Discipleship, and the Six Realities of the Heart
This 10-step program describes the science of eliminating the 17 ruinous characteristics of the tyrannical ego—as set forth by Sufi master Abu 'l-Hasan al-Kharqani—in order to achieve purification of the soul and unveils the six powers that lie dormant within every human heart. The path from submersion in the negative traits to the unveiling of these six powers is known as the Migration to Perfected Knowledge on the way to complete realization. In America, where false Sufi masters are increasingly prevalent, it is important that the writings and practices of authentic Shaykhs—with lineages going back to the Prophet Muhammed—are available for both the seeker as well as the professor.
- GenresSpiritualityIslam
244 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2006
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Muhammad Hisham Kabbani
89Ìýbooks45ÌýfollowersMuhammad Hisham Kabbani was a Lebanese-American Sunni Sufi Muslim scholar belonging to the Naqshbandi Sufi Order. Kabbani has counseled and advised Muslim leaders to build community resilience against violent extremism. In 2012, the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre named him on The 500 Most Influential Muslims. His notable students include the world-famous boxer Muhammad Ali and former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
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September 23, 2015
This book indicates the oral tradition which has lasted for centuries and continues to our day - the tradition where the Master skillfully cultivates and works to open the heart and mind of the disciple to Higher Realities. In this book, Shaykh Hisham Kabbani outlines and explains the Sufi path based on the ways of the Naqshabandi spiritual order - beginning by explaining the levels of follower-ship. Firstly, those on the outside - the lovers (most people never move beyond this point) then comes the initiates (those who have resolved to do something) and then those who are primed for discipleship - the prepared; who have traversed the ten stages but as of yet are not disciples. Thereafter being accepted into discipleship - the unlocking/unleashing of the six powers of the heart (most interesting segment of the book) through the mediation of the perfected spiritual guide. The Shaykh has clearly, in a clear and simple fashion, discoursed on the realities and requirements of each level and stage of development without labouring the details; analogy has been employed continually to facilitate understanding. The book is divided into the following parts: FORWARD; INTRODUCTION; THE SEVENTEEN RUINOUS TRAITS; THE TEN STEPS TO DISCIPLESHIP; THE SIX POWERS OF THE HEART. Having the read the book, one is left with the desire to discover more - a superb read. Note: The astute reader may notice the use of some weak or even fabricated narrations - only a foolish person would allow such things to distract him/her from the overall message and import of the book - seek what benefits you and don't be overly hung-up on the details.
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