Spiritual Gems of Islam: Insights & Practices from the Qur'an, Hadith, Rumi & Muslim Teaching Stories to Enlighten the Heart & Mind
Refine your heart and mind with the wisdom of Islamic spirituality
"To live a meaningful life―one that brings us joy, contentment and fulfillment―we have to do the inner spiritual work of becoming a more complete human being."
―from the Introduction
Over the centuries, Islamic sages have gleaned timeless spiritual insights and practices from sacred texts, meditation and knowledge of the heart―gems that have been passed down from generation to generation. This book invites you―no matter what your practice may be―to access the treasure chest of Islamic spirituality, particularly Sufism, and use its wealth to strengthen your own journey.
The riches include guidance drawn from the Qur'an, sayings of the Prophet Muhammad and Sufi poets such as the thirteenth-century Rumi on cultivating awareness, intentionality and compassion for self and others. This book also features entertaining wisdom teaching stories, especially those of Mulla Nasruddin, Islam's great comic foil, to expand the mind and heart. It breaks down barriers to accessing this ancient tradition for modern seekers by dispelling myths about the Muslim faith concerning gender bias, inclusivity and appreciation for diversity.
Regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey, you will find these gems-worthy additions to your own treasure chest within.
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Book details
- Author
- Imam Jamal Rahman
- Imprint
- SkyLight Paths, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Paperback
- Subjects
- Religion › Islam › Koran & Sacred Writings
Religion › Spirituality - ISBN-13
- 9781594734304 (Paperback)9781683363108 (Hardcover)
About the author
IMAM JAMAL RAHMAN is a Muslim Sufi minister, teacher, and speaker on Islam, Sufi spirituality, and interfaith relations, and co-founder of Interfaith Community Sanctuary in Seattle. His books include Sacred Laughter of the Sufis, Spiritual Gems of Islam and The Fragrance of Faith: The Enlightened Heart of Islam, among other co-authored titles such as Finding Peace Through Spiritual Practice and Religion Gone Astray.
Rahman holds degrees from the University of Oregon and the University of California, Berkeley, and serves as adjunct faculty at Seattle University. Along with his colleagues known as the Interfaith Amigos, he has been featured in the New York Times, CBS News, the BBC, and various NPR programs.





