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- 1959 December 17 (Creation)
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2 page(s); Typed signed letter with holograph (handwritten) annotations.
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Living in Karachi, Pakistan, Abdul Aziz can be attributed with sparking Merton's first interest in Sufism, an interest later shared with his novices at Gethsemani. Beginning their correspondence in late 1960, Merton and Aziz would exchange books and ideas. Aziz was introduced to Merton's work through Louis Massignon, a mutual friend. An important insight from these letters is Merton's response to Aziz's request for a description of his prayer life.
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First lines: "I am in receipt of your letter dated the 18th November and I am extremely grateful to you for"... Contents index: Ithbat al-'Ilal / suggestions of what Heer should include in forthcoming book / Shah Waliullah of Delhi / manuscripts of Tirmizi's work / Ismail Sahib / obtaining Sufi works from various collections / Aziz's plans for book on Sufism.
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- English
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The donor or source was: Heer, Nicholas.