What is Mysticism, Sufism?
William C. Chittick|/by/william-c-chittick
William C. Chittick|/by/william-c-chittick
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Interview 10/12/09 on the radio show "Science, Health and Healing" with host Majid Ali, MD (WBAI 99.5 FM Pacifica Radio) in anticipation of the Ibn Arabi conference in New York, November 6 2009.
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