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Sufism and the Way of Blame: Hidden Sources of a Sacred Psychology,New
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Gold Winner of the 2012 Benjamin Franklin Award and the 2012 Independent Publisher Book Award!This is a definitive book on the Sufi 'way of blame' that addresses the cultural life of Sufism in its entirety. Originating in ninthcentury Persia, the 'way of blame' (Arab. malamatiyya) is a littleknown tradition within larger Sufism that focused on the psychology of egoism and engaged in selfcritique. Later, the term referred to those Sufis who shunned Islamic literalism and formalism, thus being worthy of 'blame.' Yannis Toussulis may be the first to explore the relation between this controversial movement and the larger tradition of Sufism, as well as between Sufism and Islam generally, throughout history to the present. Both a Western professor of the psychology of religion and a Sufi practitioner, Toussulis has studied malamatiyya for over a decade. Explaining Sufism as a lifelong practice to become a 'perfect mirror in which God contemplates Himself,' he draws on and critiques contemporary interpretations by G. I Gurdjieff, J. G. Bennett, and Idries Shah, as well as on Frithjof Schuon, Martin Lings, and Seyyed Hossein Nasr. He also contributes personal research conducted with one of the last living representatives of the way of blame in Turkey today, Mehmet Selim Ozic.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Sufism and the Way of Blame'? A: The book explores the Sufi tradition known as the 'way of blame' (malamatiyya), focusing on its cultural, psychological, and historical aspects.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Yannis Toussulis PhD, a Western professor of the psychology of religion and a Sufi practitioner.
- Q: What awards has this book won? A: The book received the Gold Winner of the 2012 Benjamin Franklin Award and the 2012 Independent Publisher Book Award.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2011.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners interested in Sufism? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive introduction to the way of blame within Sufism, making it accessible for beginners.
- Q: What distinguishes the 'way of blame' from other Sufi traditions? A: The 'way of blame' emphasizes self-critique and the rejection of Islamic literalism, focusing on the inner psychological aspects of spirituality.
- Q: Does the book include personal research or interviews? A: Yes, the author includes personal research conducted with a representative of the way of blame in Turkey.
- Q: Is this book recommended for those studying psychology or religion? A: Yes, the book is recommended for those interested in the psychology of religion, as it combines academic insights with Sufi practices.