The Beauty of the Righteous & Ranks of the Elite

The Beauty of the Righteous & Ranks of the Elite is a 10th-century biographical compilation by Imam Abu Na'im al-Asfahani (948-1038 C.E.), originally titled Hilyat al-Awliya wa Tabaqat al-Asfiya. It features over 1,000 rare accounts and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad's companions, focusing on their piety, spiritual ranks, and asceticism.