How Long to Read The Repose of the Spirits

How Long Does it Take to Read The Repose of the Spirits?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 50 minutes to read The Repose of the Spirits by Ahmad Sam'ānī

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Repose of the Spirits is a translation of one of the earliest and most comprehensive treatises on Sufism in the Persian language. Written by Aḥmad Sam'ānī, an expert in Islamic law from a famous Central Asian scholarly family in about the year 1135, it is one of the handful of early Sufi texts available in English and is by far the most accessible. It also may well be the longest and the most accurately translated. Ostensibly a commentary on the divine names, it avoids the abstract discourse of theological nitpicking and explains the human significance of the names with a delightful mix of Quranic verses and sayings of the Prophet and various past teachers, interspersed with original interpretations of the received wisdom. Unlike the usual books on the divine names (such as that of al-Ghazali), The Repose of the Spirits reminds the reader of the later poetical tradition, especially the work of Rumi. The prose is richly embroidered with imagery and interspersed with a great variety of Arabic and Persian poetry. What is especially remarkable is the manner in which the author speaks to his readers about their own personal situations, explaining why they are driven by a love affair with God, a God who is full of compassion and good humor, whether they know it or not. William C. Chittick's masterful new translation brings this work to an English-language audience for the first time.

How long is The Repose of the Spirits?

The Repose of the Spirits by Ahmad Sam'ānī is 710 pages long, and a total of 177,500 words.

This makes it 240% the length of the average book. It also has 217% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Repose of the Spirits Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 16 hours and 9 minutes to read The Repose of the Spirits aloud.

What Reading Level is The Repose of the Spirits?

The Repose of the Spirits is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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