Mystical Islam:

Sufism is Islam's main mystical tradition. There are Sufi orders in almost all Muslim countries of the world, but not all Sufi's accept the same beliefs and practices. In this book, Julian Baldick examines the historical development of Sufi doctrine and practices over the fourteen centuries of Islam. All chapters have long bibliographical notes which survey suitable literature in European languages; ideal text for anyone with an interest in mysticism and its historical development; NYU Press, Trade Paperback, 208pp with index.