The Illumination on Abandoning Self-Direction, Al-Tanwir fi Isqat Al-Tadbir"O slave of God! It is not fitting to accuse a charitable One. Nor to dispute with a powerful One. Nor to challenge a conquering One. Nor to object to a wise One. Nor to carry worry with a kind One." This profound book is so overflowing with wisdom it amazes the mind. The unparalleled author, Shaykh ibn Ata illah Al Sakandari, may Allah be pleased with him, delivered another masterpiece with this work, where not a page fails to enrich, inform and

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