Sufism and the Way of Blame - by Yannis Toussulis Phd (Paperback)

This definitive book on the Sufi "way of blame" provides a comprehensive understanding of this controversial tradition within larger Sufism, exploring its cultural significance throughout history.

Drawing on personal research conducted with one of the last living representatives of the way of blame in Turkey today, Mehmet Selim Ozic, the author offers a critical assessment of the history, context, and spiritual significance of this tradition.

The book provides a detailed examination of the psychology of egoism and self-critique, as well as the relation between this movement and the larger tradition of Sufism, Islam generally, and contemporary interpretations by renowned scholars such as Gurdjieff, Bennett, and Shah.

The author also contributes personal research conducted with one of the last living representatives of the way of blame in Turkey today, Mehmet Selim Ozic.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the cultural significance of Sufism and its role in shaping Islamic mysticism.