"...Those who would impose religious ideals on others don't seem to grasp the powerful spiritual roots in our daily life that run deeper than anything that can be prescribed. What's more, we may need to be reminded of these deep roots ourselves...

In his landmark work Tareeqat, Dr. Kamran Ahmad peels back the veil to reveal this rich inner life in all its suppleness and strength. You will discover how strong and deep the spirit runs in our everyday lives and relationships. As you do, you will clearly see the path to recognize it for what it is, embrace it with love, live it with pride, in its eternal flow, in its ever-changing forms. You will gain the courage to see the richness of Sufism for all that it is, all it can be. And you will never look at life same way again. " (Dr. Marta Bolognani, from the Amazon Book Review)

"This is an incredible dialogue between two intellectuals with a common background in psychology, peace and philosophy, and the common goal of peace. The depth of knowledge, especially mastering the complex domains of spirituality, philosophy and mythology, is remarkable. Thoughts from Confucius to Joseph Campbell are not only mentioned but compared and analyzed with clarity and honesty. Even Buddha, the pinnacle of peace, gets his share of criticism. In addition to the advocate of peace, this dialogue would benefit anyone interested in the evolution of thought, spirituality and religion throughout the ages and across the globe… This dialogue certainly has resonance with today’s issues of conflict and peace. It will also serve as an interesting insight, years hence, into what intellectuals of the early 21st century read their analyses and their conclusions. This dialogue will be read and discussed for many years on into the future."

(Asif Niazi, author of Islam in the 21st Century)

"With a rare mastery of history, religions, and depth psychology, Dr. Kamran Ahmad leads us through the Journey of the Soul in Heer-Ranjha, discovering what may be the only way to find harmony in the subcontinent. He shows how "fundamentalist" and leftist-secularist" discourses are alien to this region, but by recovering the Lost Feminine, there is hope for the truly authentic, indigenous means of peaceful interaction.

Dr. Kamran Ahmad moves effortlessly between the outer world of histories, religious discourses, conquerors and leaders, and the inner world of the psyche. He shows how the inner world brings about politics, conflicts, and struggles in the outer world. Movements, activism, and efforts to find ways to co-exist in the subcontinent, no matter how noble in intent, will fail if they neglect the psychological needs of individuals. This book prepared the way for change that is sustainable, indigenous, and Authentic."

(Dr. Eric Winkel, an Ibn Arabi Scholar, and author of Islam and the Living Law)