What do the great Sufi masters teach about the inner path to God, and how can their timeless wisdom guide seekers toward spiritual purification and divine love?
About the Book
The Doctrine of the Sufis, written by Abu Bakr al-Kalabadhi (d. 990 CE) and translated into English by A.J. Arberry, is one of the earliest and most respected classical manuals of Sufism. The book systematically explains the beliefs, practices, and spiritual states of the Sufis according to the Qur’an and Sunnah. It covers topics such as the nature of Sufism, repentance, patience, fear and hope, love of God, spiritual stations, miracles, and the relationship between Sharia and the inner path (tariqa). Al-Kalabadhi presents Sufism as a deeply orthodox tradition fully in harmony with mainstream Islamic teachings.
What You Will Discover

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 	<li class="li2">The classical definition and foundations of Sufism according to early masters</li>
 	<li class="li2">Key spiritual concepts such as repentance, patience, fear, hope, and divine love</li>
 	<li class="li2">The relationship between outward Sharia and the inner spiritual path</li>
 	<li class="li2">Descriptions of spiritual stations (maqamat) and states (ahwal) on the Sufi path</li>
 	<li class="li2">The role of the Qur’an and Sunnah as the basis of Sufi doctrine</li>
 	<li class="li2">Explanations of Sufi practices and the importance of a spiritual guide</li>
 	<li class="li2">A clear and authoritative presentation of Sufism as an authentic dimension of Islam</li>
</ul>
About the Author
Abu Bakr al-Kalabadhi (d. 990 CE) was a respected early Sufi scholar whose work remains one of the most important classical manuals on Sufi doctrine.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is highly recommended for students of Sufism, spiritual seekers, and anyone interested in a classical and authentic explanation of the inner teachings and practices of Sufism in Islam.

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The Doctrine of the Sufis

The basic thesis of this book is that the same logic of induction on which scientific methodology is based can be used to prove the existence of God. The implication of this work is far reaching, for it attempts to layout a unifying, common basis of research in religion, social sciences, and natural sciences. "Our Philosophy" and "The Revealer, The Messenger, and the Message", the two other books by the same author, are very relevant in this regard and useful for a wider understanding of author's thesis. It is suggested that those readers who wish to read this book in search of only a theistic argument on the existence of God may first want to check the second of the above mentioned books; because that book is written specifically with that purpose in mind. The author himself says in one of the chapters of that book that he has avoided “difficult and complicated constructions and analyses not readily accessible to the average reader” in that book.

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