Brill Sufi Cosmology - Handbook of Sufi Studies 154/2

Explore the complex origins and structures of the universe through the lens of mystical Islam. This scholarly volume from the Handbook of Sufi Studies series examines the fundamental questions of existence and the relationship between parallel realms. Readers will find detailed analysis regarding the fate of human beings in both current and future lives. The text is organized into three clear areas of study: cosmogony and eschatology to address origins and destinations, conceptualizations of the present world, and the hierarchy of various realms of existence. By studying these visualizations of time and place, you gain a deeper understanding of how different levels of reality interact within Sufi thought. This book serves as a specialized reference for those studying Islamic mysticism and the philosophical structures of the universe.