The Mystical Doctrine of Ab? ??lib al-Makk? as Found in His Book Q?t al-Qul?b

The Mystical Doctrine of Ab? ??lib al-Makk? as Found in His Book Q?t al-Qul?b

Author: M.A. Mohamed Shukri
Publisher: Islamic Book Trust
ISBN: 9789672795179
Weight: 0.7 kg
Pages: 264
Year: 2024
Price: RM60

This study examines the life and works of Ab? T?lib al-Makk?, one of the greatest Sufi writers of the fourth Islamic century, with special attention being paid to his mystical doctrine, as  expounded in his chief work entitled “Q?t al-Qul?b fi mu‘?malat al-mahb?b”.

In analysing al-Makk?’s mystical doctrine, detailed studies are made in this theses in relation to al-Makk?’s concept of religious life as a preliminary basis for the higher mystical life, and his concept of mystical life with special reference to his concept of the heart, science of the heart, theory of knowledge, gnosis, and finally his concept of the mystical states and stations.

 He also tried to harmonize the views of the various Sufi groups and to affect a synthesis between moderate Sufism and the Shar?‘ah.

Many scholars have pointed out that Al-Ghazali’s Ihy?’ ‘Ul?m al-D?n, the eternal guide for a Muslim to lead a wholesome life in Islam, in accordance with the Qur’an and Sunnah, was obviously indebted to Q?t al-Qul?b of al-Makk?; an attempt is made here by providing a close analysis of the treatment by both Ghazali and al-Makk? of the concept of religious life.