Peter Sanders' Encounters with Mountains Meetings With Mountains: Encounters with the Saints and Sages of the Islamic World

Meetings With Mountains: Encounters with the Saints and Sages of the Islamic World

This photographic essay by Peter Sanders documents his 50-year spiritual journey, capturing encounters with nearly 100 saints and sages from the Muslim world. The book presents a stunning picture of Islamic spirituality, contrasting with extremist stereotypes often associated with Islam.

Sanders, a British photographer, traveled extensively to meet and photograph these illuminated souls, showcasing their lives, wisdom, and devotion. The result is a 380-page magisterial work featuring over 250 photographs, offering a unique visual record of Islamic spirituality.

The book chronicles Sanders’ search for the Friend or Intimate of God, a concept central to Sufi tradition, where the goal is direct experience or ma’arifa (gnosis) of God’s presence. The publication is a culmination of his lengthy search, which has finally resulted in this comprehensive and beautifully presented work.

Through his encounters, Sanders has captured the essence of these saints and sages, who embody the values of compassion, wisdom, and spiritual guidance. The book serves as a testament to the beauty and diversity of Islamic spirituality, highlighting the importance of mutual respect, learning, and admiration between cultures.

This book is new!