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Sep 2024
56m 53s

al-Hallaj: Mystic Martyr of Sufism

FILIP HOLM
About this episode

We explore the life and profound teachings of Husayn Ibn Mansur al-Hallaj, the 9th-century Sufi mystic known for his controversial declaration, “Ana al-Haqq” (I am the Truth) & the factors which led to his martyrdom. In this video, we delve into al-Hallaj’s spiritual journey, his poetry, role in Sufism, and the lasting impact of his philosophy on Islamic mysticism.


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Sources/Recomended Reading:


Ernst, Carl W. (translated by) (2018). "Hallaj: Poems of a Sufi Martyr". Northwestern University Press.


Karamustafa, Ahmet T. (2007). "Sufism - the formative period". Edinburgh University Press.


Knysh, Alexander (2012). "Islamic Mysticism: A Short History". Brill.


Losensky, Paul (translated by) (2009). "Farid ad-Din Attrs Memorial of God's Friends: Lives and Sayings of Sufis". Paulist Press.


Massignon, Louis (1979). "The Passion of Hallaj: Mystic and Martyr of Islam". Vol. 1-4. Translated by Herbert Mason. Princeton University Press.



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