The Book of Assistance
Fons Vitae · Print & ebook · January 1, 2003
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- Who it’s for
- A practical companion to Sufi doctrine, bringing devotions, prayer, and ethics into focus.
- Genres
- Sufism, Islamic Rituals & Practice, Islamic Prayerbooks
- Published
- Fons Vitae, January 1, 2003
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There are many books in English that present Sufi doctrine, but few that can be used as practical travel guides along the Path. Originally written in classical Arabic, this volume is in widespread use among Sufi teachers in Arabia, Indonesia, and East Africa; its devotions, prayers, and practical ethics are invaluable as a guide along the Sufi Way.
Practice Along the Path
A practical companion to Sufi doctrine, bringing devotions, prayer, and ethics into focus.
Come here for
- Practical guidance along the Sufi Path
- Devotions, prayers, and ethics rooted in Sufi practice
Expect
- A guide to the Sufi Way, not doctrine alone
- Classical Arabic origins and wide use among Sufi teachers
Where it sits
| Sufism | 98% |
|---|---|
| Islamic Prayerbooks | 48% |
| Islamic Rituals & Practice | 41% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Sufism
- Authors
- Imam 'Abdallah Ibn Alawi al-Haddad, Dr. Mostafa al-Badawi, ʻAbd Allāh ibn ʻAlawī al-Ḥaddād
- Publisher
- Fons Vitae
- Published
- January 1, 2003
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Sufism