Rábiʻa: The Life & Work of Rábiʻa and Other Women Mystics in Islám

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Oneworld, 1994 - Biography & Autobiography - 249 pages
This authoritative account of the life and teachings of the ninth-century Muslim saint, Rabi'a, represents the first complete biography of this unique individual. Discussing the place of Rabi'a in Islamic tradition, Dr Smith also offers a survey of the female saints and mystics of the Muslim world, providing an unusual insight into women's impressive contribution to the rich heritage of Islam.

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Contents

Preface
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Her Birth and Early Years
19
Rábias Choice of Celibacy
29
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