A journey into the worldview of one of the greatest philosophers and intellectual giants of Islamic civilization.

An investigation into the profound connections between intelligence, literature, imagination, and spirituality.

Session 1

Topic: Autobiography and Advice

Readings: Inrushes of the Heart, introduction; chapters 1 and 2

Session 2

Topic: Metaphysics and Theology

Readings: Inrushes of the Heart, chapters 3 and 4

Session 3

Topic: Imaginalization and Death

Readings: Inrushes of the Heart, chapter 5

Session 4

Topic: Knowledge and the Way

Readings: Inrushes of the Heart, chapters 6 and 7

Session 5

Topic: Quranic Origins

Readings: Inrushes of the Heart, chapter 8

Session 6

Topic: Muhammad and Iblis

Readings: Inrushes of the Heart, chapter 9

Session 7

Topic: Love and Beauty

Readings: Inrushes of the Heart, chapter 10

Instructor Bio
Mohammed Rustom