Spirituality

This book could be a good read for someone seeking a spiritual journey blended with humor. With the delightful stories of Mulla Nasruddin and the profound wisdom of Islamic sages, it offers a unique approach to understanding spirituality. The book not only entertains but also provides practical spiritual practices that can be applied by individuals or groups. It is a wonderful reminder that laughter and wisdom can go hand in hand, guiding us on our path towards enlightenment.

The late Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir ‘Isa (ra) (d. 1312 H/1991 CE) was one of the revivers of the Sufi tradition in the Levant. In a time of gross materialism and imported profane ideologies into the Arab world, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir ‘Isa provided the keys for a reclamation of Islam’s spiritual riches and revived the spiritual path, imparting guidance and instruction to scores of people from all strata of society. Realities of Sufism, the Shaykh’s only book, takes readers on a journey to the heart of Islam. Expositing on the foundations of Islam’s spiritual path, Sufism, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir simultaneously describes the workings of the path of excellence—ihsan—and answers the doubts of the orientalists, modernists, and would be Islamic revivalists. Some of the topics in this book the history and etymology of Sufism, the conditions of a true spiritual guide, the proper manners of a spiritual seeker, the outer manners of the path, the inner manners of the path, the deeds of the heart, spiritual unveiling, miracles, oneness of being, and historic testimonies to Sufism’s key role and efficacy in purifying the souls and elevating the Sacred over the profane in the lives of man. Sufism is good character He who is ahead of you in good character Is ahead of you in Sufism Translated by Suraqah Abdul Aziz