Tasawwuf Books on Spiritual Development
This category is dedicated to Tasawwuf books and works on Islamic spirituality that focus on purification of the heart, good character and drawing closer to Allah. Here you will find classical texts from recognised scholars as well as contemporary titles that make timeless teachings accessible to modern readers.
Our Tasawwuf collection covers themes such as sincerity, reliance on Allah, love of the Prophet ﷺ, dhikr, tazkiyah and spiritual discipline. Many of these books complement titles in the General Islam and Names of Allah categories, providing both foundational knowledge and deeper reflection.
Getting Started with Islamic Spirituality
If you are beginning your journey in Tasawwuf, we recommend starting with shorter introductions that explain core concepts clearly before moving on to more advanced works. You might also wish to pair these books with seerah titles from our Seerah section to see how spiritual principles were embodied in the life of the Prophet ﷺ.
For suggestions tailored to your level and interests, please contact us via the Contact page or visit Iqra Islamic Bookshop in Laudium for in-person guidance.
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The religion (dīn)of Islam practised by the Holy Prophet Muhammadﷺ is composed of three intertwining characteristics: Islam, Iman and Ihsan (submission, faith and worshipping God as if you see him). Present-day Muslims are well versed in the practices of exterior worship, but are either obscured from or even reject the spiritual domain of (True) Faith…
The Sufi Path of the Sages of Makka In this work the authors describe the path of the way of the scholars of Makka – Ṭarīqa ʿUlamā Makka – who came from around the globe, and engaged with each other in that holy city. The authentic and indigenous spirituality of the Holy Cities…
“Almost a prerequisite for any serious study of Sufism in European languages”: this was the verdict of Seyyed Hossein Nasr in his review of the first edition of this book. According to the Journal of Near Eastern Studies, it is “one of the most thorough and intimately engaging books on Sufism to be produced by…
A Timeless Reality will transform every aspect of your life as you embark on a life-changing quest for the Divine. Meditation, known as tafakkur (contemplation), serves to nourish the spirit, acquire the essence of sincere knowledge, and open powerful secrets for the soul to achieve inner peace. In times of global upheaval, it’s essential to face challenges with…
This text has long been recognized as not only an Islamic classic, but also as a great spiritual autobiography of one of the world’s greatest religious thinkers. It is the narrative of how one dedicated seeker of true knowledge and salvation, having probed various systems of thought and differing paths of learning and enlightenment, discovered…
The second edition of Alternative Healing: The Sufi Way by Shaykh Taner Ansari is designed to give healing practitioners a basic understanding of and methods used in Sufi healing. Shaykh Taner has provided Sufis and anyone else interested in spiritual healing with a book that is uplifting for both spirits and bodies. Readers will love…
Based on metaphysical philosophy. The author has endeavoured to search the truth in this book.
Angels take any form they wish in the physical world. As crystal water takes the form of the cup in which it is poured, angels can take the form of any creation which they visit. They do not retain their full original form of light when they are sent to human beings: “Say: If there…
There are misguided people in this strange modern world who continuously attack and seek to demolish the spiritual heart of the religious way of life. They have already demolished the spiritual heart of Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism and are now targeting Islam. They vilify authentic Scholars and the Intimates of Allah falsely accusing them…
This volume makes available and accessible the writings of the crucial early period of Islamic mysticism during which Sufism developed as one of the world’s major mystical traditions. The texts are accompanied by commentary on their historical, literary and philosophical context.
Dreams and Visions of the Prophet Muhammad, ﷺ, Through the Ages. Dreams and visions play a vital role in every Muslim’s life. More dearly-loved are visions involving the Prophet ﷺ, – who is the Divine magnet around which every lover’s life revolves. In every generation, some Muslims have experienced such visions, which are glad tidings…
n Farid ad-Din ‘Attār’s Memorial of God’s Friends, readers will explore the sole extant prose work of the great Persian Sufi poet Farid al-Din ‘Attār (d. ca. 1230). Integrating the writings of generations of Sufi scholars and historians, it relates the saga of Islamic spirituality through the lives and sayings of some its most prominent…
Four Gems of Tasawwuf comprises: 1. A substantial part of Iqadh al-Himam, Shaykh Ahmad ibn ‘Ajiba’s commentary on the Hikam of Shaykh Ahmad ibn ‘Ata’allah al-Iskandari, including an introduction to Tasawwuf based on the famous ten introductory principles, as well as as the first thirteen aphorisms and their commentaries; 2. His commentary on the Salat of Shaykh ‘Abd as-Salam ibn Mashish…
This book is intended to provide a summary of Gharib Nawaz’s life and teachings, as well as some of His sermons, quotes, and letters.
Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya (AD 1238–1325), ‘Beloved of God’, is one of the most revered Sufi saints of India and a defining figure of the Chishti tradition. Born in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, he later moved to Delhi, where he lived, taught and performed acts of service. Following in the footsteps of his Sufi predecessors, Nizamuddin welcomed…
The decision to gather together a collection of the main writings of a lifetime is in itself the reticent yielding to an admission that one is curious to set out an autobiography. To gather these works as literature, or more honestly, as merely literature, is to obscure the purpose of this collection. Indeed, in his…
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