For more than a thousand years, readers have turned to The Ornament of the Saints for guidance on the inner life. Abu Nu'aym's great collection gathers the stories, prayers, and sayings of the earliest generations of Muslim ascetics and mystics—from the Companions of the Prophet to the celebrated masters of Baghdad—and shows what sincerity, humility, and trust in God looked like in practice. This new edition brings that enduring classic into clear, present-day English while remaining faithful to the original's meaning and spirit. The language is simple, the stories are vivid, and the wisdom remains as timely as ever: a reminder that the heart, properly cared for, can become a home for the divine. Whether you are new to the Sufi tradition or returning to it, this is an invitation to sit with old friends you have not yet met. Part of The Sacred Wisdom Library.