The Scholars of the Sufis: They are the Genuine Followers of the Salaf by Shaykh ʿAbd al-Hadi Kharsa | Translated by Suraqah Abdul Aziz
The Scholars of the Sufis is a scholarly work that presents the spiritual, ethical, and doctrinal foundations of classical Sufism (tasawwuf) as rooted in the principles of Islam: submission (Islam), faith (Iman), and spiritual excellence (Ihsan). Written by Shaykh ʿAbd al-Hadi Kharsa, the book brings together the teachings, wisdom, and ethical insights of major Sufi masters, emphasizing their role within the broader tradition of Sunni orthodoxy.
The work highlights the understanding of Sufism as an integral dimension of Islamic learning, drawing upon classical sources such as Tabaqat al-Sufiyya, al-Lumaʿ, al-Risala, and Ihyaʾ Ulum al-Din, as well as later biographical and spiritual compilations. It presents the sayings, teachings, and classifications of spiritual states, stations, and moral refinement as described by earlier scholars of the spiritual path.
A key theme of the book is the relationship between Sufism and the legacy of the early generations of Muslims (al-Salaf), presenting the Sufi tradition as aligned with the ethical and spiritual dimensions of early Islamic teaching. It emphasizes knowledge, discipline, and adherence to sacred law as essential qualities of genuine spiritual practice, distinguishing established scholarly Sufism from uninformed or superficial claims.
The work also reflects on the importance of spiritual purification, self-discipline, and moral development, framing Sufism as a structured path of inner refinement grounded in Islamic doctrine and practice.
Product Details
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 216
- Weight: 255g
- ISBN: 978-90-79294-1-69