Cheikh Ahmad al-'Alâwî, Vivifier of the Sufi Path — Eric Geoffroy — Al-Imen

Presentation

Discover the life and teachings of Sheikh Ahmad al-'Alâwî, a major figure in modern Sufism and founder of the Alâwiyya tariqa. This spiritual portrait signed by Eric Geoffroy illuminates the mystical genius of a master who knew how to harmonize Islamic tradition with the challenges of his time in colonial Algeria. An essential reference for understanding the influence of contemporary Sufism.

Content

• Complete biography of Sheikh Ahmad al-'Alâwî (1873/1874-1934) and his Algerian historical context
• Foundation and influence of the Alâwiyya path, stemming from the Shâdhiliyya-Dargâwiyya tradition
• The Sheikh's spiritual teaching: initiatic methods and practices of the tariqa
• The Sheikh's engagement against French colonization and dialogue with Muslim currents critical of Sufism
• Contemporary legacy: persistent influence of the Alâwiyya in the Muslim world
• Eric Geoffroy's analysis of the harmonization of spiritual and temporal tensions

For Whom?

Intended for adults seeking to deepen their knowledge of Sufism, Islamic spiritual history and Muslim cultural resistance. Ideal for students of Islam, researchers in spirituality, members of Sufi paths and all readers interested in the founding figures of Islamic mysticism.

The Author

Eric Geoffroy is a recognized French specialist in Sufism and Islamic spiritual history. His research and publications are authoritative among Islamologists and Francophone Sufi circles. Here he offers a balanced and well-documented study of Sheikh al-'Alâwî, combining academic rigor and spiritual depth.

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