Tasawwuf

Translator Yusuf Talal DeLorenzo. A Sufi Study of Hadith (Originally titled Haqiqa al-Tariqa min as-Sunna al-Aniqa) is a unique work of commentary on a selection of over three hundred authentic hadith. Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanawi, one of the subcontinent's greatest spiritual leaders and an author of unequalled prolificacy, translates, interprets, and then comments on each hadith from the perspective of tasawwuf, whether to explain a fine point of theology, or to discourse on morality, etiquette, behaviour, or the customary practices of Sufis. In the pages of this volume, one encounters a side of Islam that is little known and less understood. For all seekers of the truth, and especially those keen to further their understanding of the teachings of the Prophet, Sall-allahu alayhi wa sallam, on tasawwuf-related subjects, Maulana Thanawi's work is truly invaluable

A Concise Description of Jannah (the Garden of Paradise) and Jahannam (the Fire of Hell) is excerpted from the larger work, Al-Ghunya li-Talibi Tariq al-Haqq (Sufficient Provision for Seekers of the Path of Truth). Written almost one thousand years ago by Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, whose eminence is universally acknowledged by Muslims of all persuasions including Shaikh al-Islam ibn Taymiyyah, it is translated by Muhtar Holland, one of the foremost translators of classical Arabic. This work will be most valuable to those who seek spiritual knowledge firmly grounded in knowledge of the Qur'an and the Sunnah.

"The term 'heart' has a primal position in the vocabulary of Muslim religious teachers and in that of the philosophers. The term is used in Islam for the seat of intellectual and emotional life. In this treatise, al-Ghazali unravels its wonders and secrets, achieving his desired end - to lead man to the good life. This is the twenty-first book of the third quarter of al-Ghazali's Ihya Ulum al-Din."Translated by Walter James Skellie.

"Hajj is one of the pillars and foundations of Islam, the act of worship of a lifetime, the seal of all that is commanded, the perfection of Islam and the completion of religion. Such a worship deserves that much attention to be devoted to explaining itand to detailing its essential elements, its properties, its merits, and its mysteries. This little book is translated from Kitab Asrar al-Hajj, the seventh chapter of the celebrated 12th-century work, Ihya Ulum al-Din. Al-Ghazali invites readers to dwell on the subject of the hajj beyond its mechanics and rituals, and to pay attention to its true substance, purpose and philosophy." Translated by Ibrahim Umar.

Shaikh ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani is arguably the greatest figure in the history of Sufism. His teachings have attracted millions to Islam and helped countless Muslims understand the spiritual journey that this great religion represents.

The current work consists of fifteen short letters in which the Shaikh describes spiritual experiences and knowledge that are attained through striving against one’s base desires and committed devotion to Allah. They are written in a highly mystical language, using a peculiar style whereby each sentence or group of sentences is followed by a related Qur’anic text. In effect, the letters represent a Sufi experiential interpretation of the quoted Qur’anic verses. While small in size, this exceptionally charming and poetically beautiful work is immensely profound.

Completely revised edition of Fazlul Karim's translation.

English Translation of Imam al-Ghazzali's Mukashfat al-Quloob.

This book is a must-read for those who wish to understand the virtues and diseases of the heart, and wish to adopt the correct measures on the path of purification and reformation.

Translated by Maulana Muhammad Muhammedy

Completely revised edition of Fazlul Karim's translation.

Translation by Mufti Afzal Hoosen Elias.

This reprint of the classic work includes the takhreej of Zainuddeen Iraqi as well as three additional books in the fifth and sixth volumes ("Kitab al-Mughni an Haml al-asfar of Iraqi, Takhreejat of Imam Zabeedi, Takhreejat of Subki, "Al-Imla 'An Ishkalaat-il-Ihya" by Imam Ghazali, Taareeful Ihya" by Sh. Eidroos, and fahris atraf al-ahadeeth). Beautiful two color print. Research by Ali Muhammad Mustafa and Saeed al-Muhasani. Foreword by Sh. Asad Saghirji.

This is a good tutorial on fiqh and its sources and its relationship with tassawuf. Includes the booklet "Fiqh main ijma ka muqam."

A collection of edited talks of the author introduicing tassawuf in a very easy to understand manner.

This is a new computer composed edition. Includes subheadings throughout.

A collection of 26 essays by Imam Ghazali including Al-Hikma fil Makhlooqat, Meraj As-Salikeen, Raudatut Talibeen, Minhajul Arifeen, Keemiay Sa'adat

Translation of Imam Ghazali's other great book, written in Persian. This is a simpler version of Ihya, written by Imam Ghazali for the common people who did not need the in depth treatment of that magnum opus.

This reprint of the classic work includes the takhreej of Zainuddeen Iraqi as well as three additional books in the fifth volume ("Taareeful Ihya" by Allama Abdul Qadir, "Al-Imla 'An Ishkalaat-il-Ihya" by Imam Ghazali, "Awariful Ma'arif" by Suhrawardi).

Famous book by Harith Al-Muhasibi

A manual of self-reform. Describes diseases of the soul and their effective treatment. Two volumes in one binding.

Maulana Jalal al-Din Rumi's great poem, the Mathnawi, is one of the best known and most influential works of Muslim mysticism. This is a complete translation of the six books of the poem that amount to more than 25,000 verses. The work pursues its way through hundreds of stories used to illustrate the main theme: man's predicament in his search for God. A world class and timeless piece of literature.

This is Ibn Qayyim's commentary on Manazil al-Saaireen. A great manual for spiritual reform from the great scholar.

This is widely regarded as the earliest Persian Treatise on Sufism. Al-Hujweri was a master in the science of Islamic scholasticism and his judgements based on logic. His writings show no conflict between Sufism and the Islamic Shariah. The book describes the Prophet, his Companions, their Companions and the four Imams of the Sunni school of thought. It also explains the various aspects of Sufism in a thorough and simple manner.

A detailed discussion of tassawuf that shows that contrary to its ignorant advocates and opponents, it is very much part of the Shariah.

A compilation of the talks of Sheikh Abdul Ghani Phool Poori, a great Sufi master of the last century. It was compiled by his disciple Hakim Muhammad Akhtar. New edition. Two color printing. Computer composed.

English translation by Iqbal Husain Ansari.

New translation by Maulana Nadeem-ul-Wajidy. New edited version. New two color printing and edited text in 2015 print. Sample pages are for old print.

Thirty one volumes containing 350 khutbahs of Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi. The last volume is a detailed table of contents and summary of every khutbah, for the previous thirty one volumes. The most comprehensive collection of the khutbat of Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi. New edition includes references to ahadith.

An anthology of the spiritual teachings of Hakim al-Umma Mawlana Ashraf Ali Thanawi by Shaykh Masihullah Khan.

This is Ibn Qayyim's commentary on Manazil al-Saaireen. A great manual for spiritual reform from the great scholar. Editor: Shuaib Arna'ut.

The famous manual of Sufi master Harith Muhasibi. Research and editing by Shaykh Abdul Fattah Abu Ghadda.

This reprint of the classic work includes the takhreej of Zainuddeen Iraqi as well as three additional books in the fifth volume ("Taareeful Ihya" by Allama Abdul Qadir, "Al-Imla 'An Ishkalaat-il-Ihya" by Imam Ghazali, "Awariful Ma'arif" by Suhrawardi). Yellow paper causes less stress to the eye.

A collection of ten epistles by Shaykh Imdadullah Muhajir Makki that cover the fundamentals of tasawwuf. The author was the Shaykh of such luminaries as Maulana Rashid Ahmad Gangohi, Maulana Qasim Nanotwi, and Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi.

English translation of Risala Qusheria.

Tarbiyat al-Salik was written by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi. This makes it accessible to the average Urdu speaker of today.

A great classic on Tasawwuf that has been illuminating the path of self reform for more than seven centuries. With updated references.

This book is one of the more widely distributed works of Ibn 'Ata'illah and serves as an ethical guide to those seeking God. It is a collection of short spiritual sayings each containing profound meaning driven from the Qur'an and Sunnah, and deals with issues related to tawhid, ethics and day-to-day conduct.

Translated By Ahmad 'Ali al-'Adani. Being the third part of al-Qasru'l-Hirs, al-Qurtubi deals with the issue of zuhd or “doing-without.” Zuhd is a central dimension of Islam, but Muslims in every age have faced the ingrained peril of distorting its meaning and its demands, and veer away from a sound understanding of it. This book not only restores a balance in the understanding of zuhd but offers practical advice of how to bring it into our lives. Special attention is given to the central issue of wealth, from the viewpoint of how to employ it legitimately, and of its being a test to Muslims.

This book is the English translation of the Arabic Jila' al-Khatir, containing discourses of Sufi shaikh Abd al-Qadir al-Gaylani. This is not a book about speculations and theoretical arguments. It serves as a practical guide for those who seriously seek a competent 'physician' to cure his spiritual diseases.

The second edition of Risala al-Mustarshidin of Imam Abu Abdallah al-Muhasibi with explanations by Shaykh Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah. Provides narratives, incidents, and stories from the pious predecessors in order to support the instruction, guidance, prohibition and warning that this book contains.English translation by Maulana Mahomed Mahomedy. Contains an Introduction by Shaykh Abd al-Fattah Abu Ghuddah and foreword by Shaykh Hasanayn Muhammad Makhluf.

A selection from the three masters of the science of self-reform, organized for easy accessibility. Published by Al-Firdous, UK.

Seventy-eight discourses on the revelations of the Unseen. Translation of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani's Futuh-Al-Ghaib by Muhtar Holland.

This reprint of the classic work includes the takhreej of Zainuddeen Iraqi as well as three additional books in the fifth volume ("Taareeful Ihya" by Allama Abdul Qadir, "Al-Imla 'An Ishkalaat-il-Ihya" by Imam Ghazali, "Awariful Ma'arif" by Suhrawardi). Beautiful two color print.