Seven Mystical Branches: Sab'a Sanabil

Al-Qutb Mir Sayyid Abdul Wahid Bilgrami
Shaykh Abd al-Hadi al-Qadiri Radawi Nuri (translation)
Hardback, 400 pages
9781036910198

Sab'ah Sanabil, written in 969 AH, stands as an illuminated masterpiece in the realm of Islamic mysticism, authored by Mir Sayyid Abdul Wahid Bilgrami a a luminary of the Chishti order and descendant of the noble Ahle-Bayt through the Zaydi Sayyid lineage.

Within these pages, the depths of Tasawwuf (Sufism) and Suluk (spiritual wayfaring) are explored with remarkable clarity and poetic grace. Drawing from the wisdom of renowned mystics like Mevlana Rumi and Fariduddin Attar, the author weaves a tapestry of spiritual insight that bridges centuries of Islamic mystical tradition.

Through masterful use of poetry and prose, this text illuminates the subtle dimensions of the mystical path while remaining firmly grounded in Islamic orthodoxy. Essential reading for students of Tasawwuf and seekers of spiritual enlightenment, it offers both practical guidance and profound insights into the journey of the soul.

Contents
First Branch - Aqa'id (Beliefs) and Madahib (creeds)
Second Branch - The Shaykh and the Disciple (Murshid/Murid)
Third Branch - Renunciation, Contentment with little, and Reliance
Fourth Branch - Spiritual poverty and Conduct
Fifth Branch - Fear and Hope
Sixth Branch - Monotheism (Wahdat), Gnosis (Ma'rifah) and Love
Seventh Branch - Concerning various spiritual benefits
Meer Sayyid 'Abdul Wahid Bilgrami's summary of Sayr e Masha'ikh