For nearly a thousand years, Al-Qushayri's Epistle on Sufism has guided seekers on the spiritual path. Written in the eleventh century by one of Islam's most respected scholars, this beloved classic weaves together the lives and sayings of the early Sufi masters, the technical language of the path, and a profound map of the soul's journey toward God. This new edition renders Al-Qushayri's timeless wisdom in clear, inviting modern English while remaining faithful to the spirit and meaning of the original. Here you will meet the great teachers of the Sufi tradition, learn the meaning of its key terms, and walk the stations of repentance, abstinence, patience, gratitude, trust, and love. Whether you are new to Sufi literature or returning to a cherished text, these pages offer a companion for the inner life, grounded in the conviction that the heart's purification is the beginning of all wisdom. Part of The Sacred Wisdom Library.