An Introduction to Sufism and Its Reality

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This book presents us with a form of Islamic conduct and a set of ethical principles among Muslim Sufis. It’s important to note that the term “Sufism” does not refer to the rabble of misguided dervishes who gather in the courtyards of ancient mosques every year, their only concern being ecstasy, idleness, dancing, and chanting. Rather, “Sufism” truly refers to a group of men who have turned away from the fleeting pleasures of this life and adopted a path founded on pure Islamic values, profound spiritual thought, and a great humanistic philosophy. The set of ethical principles and values ​​we present today in this book, authored by Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami, is not intended as a comprehensive ethical framework, but rather a series of brief reflections on certain Islamic values ​​and Sufi concepts, such as love, compassion, and generosity—topics that have almost been forgotten amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life.