“… when we are talking about 'Christians' and 'Moslems' we must first make sure that we are talking about people who have an idea, which should be more or less correct, as to what the other is supposed to believe and what he is expected to do as a consequence of that belief.”

Idries Shah was a British writer and scholar of Sufi thought. He translated and adapted Sufi texts into accessible English, emphasizing practical wisdom and the universal relevance of mystical traditions. His work bridges Eastern philosophy and Western inquiry, offering perspectives on human behavior and consciousness.