Idries Shah describes a Sufi as someone who lets go of fixed ideas and avoids trying to dodge fate. He stresses that honest teaching, right effort, and the right companions matter more than any isolated practice. He also warns that envy and enmity must be cleared from the mind.
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Idries Shah was a writer from the United Kingdom, best known for The way of the Sufi.
Quick Facts About Idries Shah
Born
June 16, 1924
Died
November 23, 1996
Nationality
United Kingdom
Profession
Writer
Notable works
The way of the Sufi
About Idries Shah
His writings covered many subjects, from psychology and spirituality to travelogues and cultural studies.
