{"product_id":"fundamental-principles-of-tasawwuf","title":"Fundamental Principles of Tasawwuf","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe science of Taṣawwuf is the cornerstone of spirituality, and its practice guides the seeker toward sincerity, self-purification, and nearness to Allāh. This abridgment of Sheikh Aḥmad Zarrūq's \u003cem\u003eThe Principles of Taṣawwuf (Qawāʿid al-Taṣawwuf)\u003c\/em\u003e presents the core principles of Tasawwuf in a systematic manner, with unparalleled clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, the illustrious author distills forty essential principles, or \u003cem\u003eqawāʿid\u003c\/em\u003e, from his larger work. Taken together, these forty principles allow the reader to gain a proper understanding of Taṣawwuf, and thus to navigate the intricate interplay of īmān, practice (ʿamal), and self-awareness. Although Taṣawwuf has often been misrepresented and misunderstood - in the author's time as well as our own - Sheikh Aḥmad Zarrūq helps us to situate this science in its proper context, in seamless connection with Islamic jurisprudence and theology. The text affirms unequivocally that true spiritual realization is only attainable through sound understanding of the Sharīʿah and ʿAqidah, and vice versa. Thus, true Islam is found in the holistic unity of outward adherence and inward sincerity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome key themes of this text include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between faith, jurisprudence, and spirituality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe perils of extremism in worship and the necessity of balance in religious practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe conditions for sincerity in remembrance (dhikr), and the transformative power of seeking Allah through His remembrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of mentorship and the necessity of a guide on the spiritual path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumility, ethical conduct, and adherence to the prophetic way in dealing with oneself and others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an era of spiritual confusion and material distraction, this text provides a framework to attain clarity, and to attain sincerity in faith while fully engaged with the practical realities of everyday life. \u003cem\u003eQawāʿid al-Taṣawwuf\u003c\/em\u003e is as relevant today as it was centuries ago, and this abridgement makes it more accessible accessible to modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new bilingual abridgment, with commentary based on the author's writings, renders the wisdom of Sheikh Aḥmad Zarrūq more accessible to a modern audience, preserving the essential framework of his thought while elegantly outlining and clarifying its nuances for contemporary readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource Author: Aḥmad Zarrūq\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbdridgement: Abd al-Rahman Sha’ar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguages: Arabic \u0026amp; English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback Edition: 140 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Black and White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN:  978-1-966329-27-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSidi Aḥmad Zarrūq\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaykh Aḥmad Zarrūq (d. 899 AH \/ 1493 CE) was a renowned Moroccan scholar, jurist, and Sufi master from the city of Fez. Known as “Muṣliḥ al-Ṣūfiyyah” (The Reformer of the Sufis), his works combine Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), theology (ʿaqīdah), and spirituality (taṣawwuf), emphasizing the harmony between outward practice and inward sincerity. A follower of the Mālikī school of jurisprudence, he authored over 40 works, with his \u003cem\u003eQawāʿid al-Taṣawwuf (Principles of Sufism)\u003c\/em\u003e being among the most celebrated. He was a staunch advocate of adhering to the Qurʾān, Sunnah, and early Islamic tradition, while warning against innovations and excesses in spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imam Ghazali Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52803832283247,"sku":"QAWAIDTASAWWUF9384","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/8365\/3999\/files\/Fundamental_Principles_of_Tasawwuf.png?v=1773381332","url":"https:\/\/ibpublishers.com\/products\/fundamental-principles-of-tasawwuf","provider":"IB Publishers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}