Translated to Arabic, «Mystical dimensions of Islam» by the influential German scholar, Dr. Annemarie Schimmel (1922-2003). First published in 1975, this work still stands as the most valuable introduction to Sufism. «Schimmel is an undisputed authority in this field…[This] is the most comprehensive and satisfactory survey of the subject, filled with as much empathy and feeling as erudition…Invaluable.» - History of Religions