Al-Qushayri’s Epistle On Susifm

Al-Qushayri’s EPISTLE ON SUFISM -(Al-Risāla Al-Qushayriyya fī ‘lm al‑Tasawwuf by Abu ’l-Qāsim al-Qushayri)

A Timeless Guide to the Heart’s Journey
Imagine a book whispered across centuries, guiding seekers on how to live with humility, love, and divine awareness. Written in 1045 CE, Al-Qushayri’s Epistle isn’t just a manual - it’s a window into the souls of early Sufis. Through vivid stories, Qur’anic wisdom, and sayings of saints, it paints a raw, intimate portrait of their daily struggles: How to balance worldly duties with inner devotion? How to walk the tightrope between pride and surrender?

This isn’t theory. It’s lived wisdom. Al-Qushayri stitches together tales of 8th–11th century mystics - their triumphs, failures, and epiphanies - to map the Sufi path. You’ll meet ascetics who shunned wealth, lovers of God lost in ecstatic prayer, and ordinary folks wrestling with ego. At its core, the Epistle asks: What does it mean to live fully awake to the Divine?

Now available in its first complete English translation, this classic bridges eras. Scholars will treasure its depth, while everyday readers discover a surprisingly relatable roadmap - one where faith isn’t dogma, but a fiery, transformative love.”

Why it matters:

• A living textbook: For nearly a thousand years, Sufi novices have turned to this manual - not for dry rules, but for soul-stirring guidance.
• Raw honesty: It doesn’t romanticize the path. Early Sufis faced jealousy, doubt, and burnout - just like us.
• Universal truths: Though rooted in Islam, its lessons on humility, compassion, and inner freedom speak to all seekers.