The Essence of Sufism

by Abu Bakr al-Mulla, Amjad Mahmood (Translator)

Sufism, or tasawwuf, has been the classical name given to the Islamic discipline of purifying the heart of its spiritual maladies. The Qur'an has warned: A Day [of Judgement] in which neither wealth nor children shall be of any benefit [to anyone], except one who comes to Allah with a sound heart (26:88-9). The masters of Sufism speak of ther ebeing two thousand definitions of Sufism, however, the most inclusive of them was provided by their supreme authority, al-Junayd: "Sufism is to adopt every lofty character trait and renounce every base character trait."

This short treatise was penned by Shaykh Abu Nakr al-Mulla (d. 1270 AH), a traditional scholar from a learned family from al-Ahsa', in modern-day Saudia Arabia, wherein he elaborates on the foundations of this discipline. these principles are contextualised through Qur'anic verses, hadith and axial aphorisms from leading Sufi masters of the past. Although brief, the manual is full of profound and moving wisdom that every Muslim should be characterised by.

Genres: Islam, Religion

92 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2015

Reviews

[Abidah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but detailed - so many perspectives and truly lives op to the title "The Essence of Sufism" :))))

[Waqas · Rating 4 out of 5]

A succinct but in depth insight into the sufism perspectice...i found aspects of it difficult to understand as it contains quotes of the pious predecessors who's statemtns were full of knowledge... A nice read and also to get familiar with the previous gnostics.