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Al-Ghazali’s Ihya Ulum al-Din: Structure, Sufi Books and Reading Tips
Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din, “The Revival of the Religious Sciences,” is the best-known work of Abu Hamid al-Ghazali. It is long,…
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Al-Qushayri’s Risala: A Reader’s Introduction to the Classic Sufi Manual
Few books have shaped how Muslims talk about the inner life as much as al-Risala al-Qushayriyya, often called al-Qushayri’s Epistle…
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The Adab of Dhikr: Etiquette of Remembering Allah
Dhikr, the remembrance of Allah, is open to every believer at any time. Yet the classical tradition always paired practice…
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Morning and Evening Adhkar: Short Authentic Remembrances with References
The morning and evening adhkar are short remembrances the Prophet (ﷺ) taught for the start and close of the day.…
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Sufi Terms Explained: Tariqa, Murid, Shaykh and More
Anyone who begins reading classical Sufi literature quickly meets a specialised vocabulary. These words have long histories, and different authors…
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Kashf al-Mahjub by al-Hujwiri: A Reader’s Introduction
Among the classical works of Sufi literature, Kashf al-Mahjub holds a special place. Written in the 11th century by ‘Ali…
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How to Read Classical Sufi Texts: A Beginner’s Guide
Classical Sufi literature is one of the richest bodies of spiritual writing in the Islamic tradition. Works such as al-Qushayri’s…
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The Adab of Seeking Knowledge: Etiquette for Students of the Path
In the Islamic scholarly tradition, how you learn has always mattered as much as what you learn. Classical scholars wrote…
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What Is Dhikr? The Meaning of Remembrance in Islam
Among the most familiar words in Islamic spirituality is dhikr, usually translated as “remembrance.” It is a theme that runs…