Readings from al-Muhasibi’s Risalat al-Mustarshidin
A reading and English translation of the early Sufi classic by Imam al-Harith b. Asad al-Muhasibi (165-243/782-857) entitled Risalat al-Mustarshidin, comparable to wisdom literature (Hikam).
Themes/Lessons:
- Abandoning Sin
- Dependence on God
- Contentment with little
- Leaving this world behind and gazing on the hereafter
- Keeping the company of saints and scholar
- Forgiving others
- The faith-enlightened mind: perfect and full belief in Allah, the angels, the revealed books, Prophets, the Last Day and foreordained destiny.
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