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The narrative draws on an ancient fable by Sufi Master Jalaluddin Rumi, illustrating how perception shapes understanding. A group of men, each touching different parts of an elephant, mistakenly believes their limited experience represents the entirety of the creature. This allegory serves as a foundation for Idries Shah's exploration of the Sufi perspective, suggesting that both Christianity and Islam share a common, deeper origin. The book invites readers to reconsider their views on faith and the nature of truth.
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The Elephant in the Dark: Christianity, Islam and the Sufis, Idries Shah
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- 2016
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- Title
- The Elephant in the Dark: Christianity, Islam and the Sufis
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Idries Shah
- Publisher
- Isf Publishing
- Publisher
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 110
- ISBN13
- 9781784798567
- Category
- Philosophy, Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The narrative draws on an ancient fable by Sufi Master Jalaluddin Rumi, illustrating how perception shapes understanding. A group of men, each touching different parts of an elephant, mistakenly believes their limited experience represents the entirety of the creature. This allegory serves as a foundation for Idries Shah's exploration of the Sufi perspective, suggesting that both Christianity and Islam share a common, deeper origin. The book invites readers to reconsider their views on faith and the nature of truth.