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.
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The Kashf ul Mahjoob is a classic Sufi text by Hazrat Ali Hujwiri, a 10th-century Persian scholar and Sufi master. The book is a comprehensive study of Sufism, and it includes discussions on topics such as the nature of God, the soul, and the path to spiritual realization. The Kashf ul Mahjoob has been translated…
Kernel of the Kernel is an authoritative work on Sufism from a Shi’i perspective that is not only fascinating, but also contains much practical advice. In addition to providing a theoretical discussion of spiritual wayfaring, it is also the account of a personal fifty-year spiritual journey by Sayyid Mu?ammad ?usayn ?ab??ab?’?, a renowned Iranian-Shii scholar…
The core issue this book so movingly raises is the overriding presence that looms above all humanity, that is, the Hereafter, the ultimate and inescapable destination of all people believers and inveterate deniers alike. Imam al-Haddad, a gifted scholar, and clear-sighted spiritual sage distill’s in 40 short essays throbbing reminders of what one must do…
Knowledge of God is a lucid and profound exposition of the gnostic science that lies at the heart of Sufism. A guide book to khalwa, spiritual retreat, preparing the murid by the doctrine of the Unity for the experiences that will befall him in the self-shattering annihilation he desires (meaning the spiritual elevation coupled with…
Maulana Jalal al-Din Rumi’s Epic poem, the Mathnawi, is one of the best known and most influential works of Muslim mysticism. The poems amount to more than 25,000 verses. The work pursues its way through hundreds of stories used to illustrate the main theme: man’s predicament in his search for God. A world class and…
This remarkable work opens a window into the soul of one of Islam’s greatest spiritual masters. Drawn from the personal notebook (kunnāsh) of Sidi Aḥmad Zarrūq (d. 899 AH / 1493 CE), a towering scholar and Sufi guide of North Africa, these selections gather insights, aphorisms, and reflections penned for his own remembrance—and for those…
This book takes the reader into the heart of the mystery of the 99 sacred Names of Allah. It is a vehicle for understanding the infinite nature of God, and for discovering the divine potential in every soul. It is also a guidebook for progressing through the stages of the spiritual path and an instruction…
Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri emphasizes inner transformation and the refinement of conduct, as preludes to the realization of the prevalence of Divine Grace. He considers that the purpose of life is to know and resonate with the eternal essence of the one and only Life giver – Allah. “Pointers to Presence” are for the heart. This…
The Political Teachings Of Shaykh Dr. Abdalqadir As-Sufi with 3 chapters on trade and commerce by Abdassamad Clarke
All praise belongs to Allah as befits His Majesty and Perfection. And may prayers and salutations be upon our Master Mu?ammad and his family. He is our first teacher and Shaykh; the reliable pillar of those who arrived and the exemplar of the spiritual travellers; the possessor of splendid miracles and manifest spiritual allusions; the…
This book examines the authority of saints in Islam and their ability to build communities among Muslims in North Africa. It analyzes the power generated in religious communities through their allegiance to saints, a power usually identified with the term “Sufism.” In the late 15th and 16th centuries, a community of Sufis in Fes (Fez),…
Poems and commentary that open the door for a new generation to experience the ecstatic and embodied spiritual truths contained in Rumi’s poetry • Reveals how the four practices of eating lightly, breathing deeply, moving freely, and gazing intently can invoke the divinity within us all • Explains how these practices dissolve the self’s need…
Rumi’s Sun collects many lessons and discourses from Shams of Tabriz, the Sufi mystic and spiritual master who was the catalyst for Rumi’s awakening. Rumi’s son wrote, “After meeting Shams, my father danced all day and sang all night. He had been a scholar he became a poet. He had been an ascetic he became drunk…
Sea Without Shore is a landmark in contemporary Islamic spirituality—a meticulously crafted manual of traditional Sufism drawn from the living Shādhilī path and its centuries-old lineage of realized saints. Written by Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller, a traditionally trained Islamic scholar and spiritual guide, this work distills over three decades of experience on the path into a…
Does a fast-paced modern lifestyle take a toll on your relationship with Allah? Discover how to build a more intimate bond with Him. Do your imperfections leave you feeling unworthy of love from a perfect creator? Has your holy journey left you with more questions than answers? Are you struggling to relate sacred text to…
“An ambitious and much welcomed series…The books will be welcomed not only by those who are interested in deepening their knowledge of the Western spiritual tradition but also by those who are looking for more than the usual gruel served up by many of our contemporary ‘spiritual’ writers.” The New Review of Books and Religion…
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