Rabi'a of Basra, who died in 801 AD, is the subject of this work and has long been known to students of mysticism as a woman of unique personality among early Sufis, and a true mystic. Discussing the place of Rabi'a in Islamic tradition, Margaret Smith also offers a survey of the female saints and mystics of the Muslim world, providing an insight into women's contribution to Islam's rich heritage.
- ISBN10 1851680853
- ISBN13 9781851680856
- Publish Date 29 September 1994
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 2 February 2010
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Oneworld Publications
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 246
- Language English