The Sufis

First published in 1964, The Sufis by Idries Shah is regarded as a comprehensive and influential work on Sufi thought, introducing Western audiences to Sufi traditions and philosophy. Over the decades, it has been translated into more than twenty languages and is widely studied in universities worldwide, spanning disciplines from psychology to social work. The book features insights into major Sufi thinkers and literary figures like Nasrudin, making it a key resource on Sufism and Eastern philosophy for both academic and general readers.