A Collection of Sufi Rules of Conduct

A compilation of Sufi beliefs and manners, this enlightening guide thoroughly explains Sufi thought and tradition. Filled with aphorisms and moral sayings collected by mystic Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami from more than five generations of thinkers, this account seeks to correct the misleading interpretations of Islamic theology. The process of achieving an intimate relationship with God through virtuous conduct is explored in an informative and engaging manner. A glossary of Sufi vocabulary and an introduction to al-Sulami—placing the dervish in his historical, literary, and religious context—are included for the spiritual novice.

Religion & Spirituality

al-Sulami, Abu Abd al-Rahman

Islam

Islamic Texts Society

A compilation of Sufi beliefs and manners, this enlightening guide thoroughly explains Sufi thought and tradition. Filled with aphorisms and moral sayings collected by mystic Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami from more than five generations of thinkers, this account seeks to correct the misleading interpretations of Islamic theology. The process of achieving an intimate relationship with God through virtuous conduct is explored in an informative and engaging manner. A glossary of Sufi vocabulary and an introduction to al-Sulami—placing the dervish in his historical, literary, and religious context—are included for the spiritual novice.

Infamies of the Soul (&#703;Uy&#363;b al-nafs) is one of Islam's earliest comprehensive theories for the purification of the soul. In this short guide, the hadith narrator, Sh&#257;fi&#703;&#299; legist, and historian of the early sufis, Imam Ab&#363; &#703;Abd al-Ra&#7717;m&#257;n al-Sulam&#299;, presents sixty-nine wicked traits and habits of the soul, including anger, laziness, negligence, self-pity, envy, avarice, lying, and pride. Each infamy is described with its common causes and treatments, usually with relevant Prophetic narrations and statements from early Muslim sages. These infamies incline the soul toward evil and self-reproach. Treating them restores its serenity and certainty. With this translation, English readers can now benefit from the simplicity and practicality of Imam al-Sulam&#299;'s classic self-help manual that Arabic readers have utilized for the past millennium.

Infamies of the Soul and Their Treatments

Furber, Musa

Islamosaic

The Wasiyyah of Shaykh Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami contains forty-six counsels. Each counsel concerns actions Allah and His Messenger (may Allah bless him and give him peace) have commanded us to perform or avoid. Each of the actions in the counsels impacts one's physical, moral, and spiritual well-being and development. The book is a lighter, kinder, and gentler companion to his "Infamies of the Soul and Their Treatments." Read together, these two provide a practical toolkit and plan for self-care and development.

Shaykh al-Sulami's Wasiyyah: Practical Spiritual Advice for Muslim Self-Care

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A Collection of Sufi Rules of Conduct

A Collection of Sufi Rules of Conduct

Infamies of the Soul and Their Treatments

Shaykh al-Sulami's Wasiyyah: Practical Spiritual Advice for Muslim Self-Care