The Reality of Tasawwuf 

Title: The Reality of Tasawwuf 

Author: Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi 

Description of the Work:
The Reality of Tasawwuf is a lucid and accessible introduction to the essence, goals, and historical roots of Tasawwuf — the inner, spiritual dimension of Islam. Authored by Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmad, a respected guide in the Naqshbandi Sufi order, the work dispels common misconceptions about Sufism by rooting it firmly in the Qur'an, Hadith, and the practices of the early generations of Muslims. The book discusses the necessity of purification of the heart (tazkiyah), the characteristics of true spiritual guides, the stages of the path to Allah, and the signs of sincere seekers. Deeply grounded in traditional scholarship, yet written for a contemporary audience, it serves as both a defense and a roadmap for those looking to understand or embark on the Sufi path.