Sufism and Tasawwuf (Naqshbandi and Other Paths)

In brief: Specialise in Sufism and tasawwuf: the Naqshbandi Mujaddidi path and other Sufi orders, their texts, history and teachings, at the Islamic Institute of Advanced Research.

Research the Naqshbandi Mujaddidi path or any other Sufi order through its texts, history and teachings.

Sample research areas

• The Maktubat of Mujaddid Alf Thani
• History of the Naqshbandi order in Central and South Asia
• Dhikr, suhbah and spiritual education
• Sufi poetry and music in historical context
• Sufism and Shari’ah: classical discussions

Key sources and texts

• Maktubat-i Imam Rabbani
• Works of al-Ghazali, al-Qushayri and al-Hujwiri
• Academic studies of Sufism

Where graduates serve

• Spiritual and community guidance
• Teaching and writing
• Research

Available at: B.Litt (Hons) · M.Litt (Hons) · MPhil · D.Litt · Post-doctorate. Back to all fields.