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The book is divided into four chapters. The first chapter discusses the substance of authentic
Sufism and what sets it apart from both pseudo Sufism and mysticism. Several parallels
between authentic Sufism and mainstream Islamic spirituality and scholarship are drawn.
The second chapter deals with the genesis and meaning of pseudo, or theosophical, Sufism,
and why as a repugnant innovation it is incompatible with the main body of Islamic teachings
and values. Foremost manifestations of pseudo Sufism, such as excessive asceticism and
monasticism, religious laxity, and an evolution from religious innovations to heretical beliefs,
are presented and repudiated.

The third chapter delves into the subject matter of the origins and rise of Sufi institutions. The
discussion revolves around the impact of the mosque institution and the decentralisation of
its multifaceted roles and functions, which themselves evolved into independent bodies and
establishments, on the emergence of first independent Sufi institutions, such as duwayrahs,
ribats, khanqahs, zawiyahs and tekkes. Critical phases in the evolution of Sufi institutions and
their most important features are looked at. The main aspects of the Sufi life and activities in
early Sufi institutions are also examined.

Finally, in the fourth chapter, the main reasons which caused and sustained the continuous
existence of Sufism and Sufi institutions are explored. Four such factors are dwelled on,
namely, the Turkish factor, the Persian factor, the Shi’ah factor, and the ahl al-sunnah wa al-
jama’ah factor.

Handbook of Islamic Da'wah
Edited by: Mohd Yusof Hussain
ISBN 978-967-418-410-0
Pages : 394
Price : RM 60.00 / € 30.00
Year : 2015
This handbook contains a collection of twenty five essays on topics
related to Islamic da’wah. The essays cover a wide range of
topics, designed to give a thorough understanding of the meaning
and purpose of Islamic da’wah, qualities of a credible da’i, the core
message of Islamic da’wah as well as the method and principles of
Islamic da’wah. Special focus is made on the teachings and revealed
message of Prophet Isa (a.s) or Jesus (peace be upon him) which has
been misunderstood by Gospel writers and early Christian theologians
for the benefit of du’at who are doing da’wah among the Christians. The writers of the chapters
are knowledgeable about the topics they wrote. They have discussed these topics many
times in class rooms, seminars and conferences. The handbook is compiled specifically for
du’at in the Malay-Indonesian world. For this reason we have included in this handbook topics
on Ahl al-sunnah wa’l jamaah, Islamic moderation and Sufism in Malay tradition which should
be helpful to du’at doing da’wah in the Malay-Indonesia world.