For every field, there’s a vast ocean of knowledge available. If you want to become a doctor, engineer, or lawyer, there are specific colleges, books, and teachers to guide you. While books are essential, they’re not enough without a teacher who can explain their content. As the quote says, “A teacher doesn’t teach by the book; they teach by heart.”
Similarly, on the path of Sufism, many writers have penned books. However, merely reading books won’t lead to significant benefits. It’s like buying a medical book without a teacher; you won’t understand the reality of the path. First, seek a teacher who can guide you through the path of Sufism. Then, complement your learning with books, which offer valuable insights, quotes from previous saints, and more. Hazrat Sultan Bahoo emphasized the importance of acquiring knowledge before embarking on the Sufi path, as those who do not will face challenges.
There are numerous books on Sufism, such as “Sire Dilbaran” by Shah Mohammad Shoqi, “Futhtae Makiya” and “Fusos ul Hikm” by Hazrat Ibn al-Akbar, “Al Insan al Kamil” by Hazrat Ibrahim bin al-Jaili, and “Ahyae uloom” by Imam Ghazali.
In today’s fast-paced world, few have time to read all these books. To address this, the current Imam of the Silsila Sarwari Qadri, Sultan ul Ashiqeen, has written a book titled “Sufism: The Soul of Islam.”

This book explains every point clearly, making it a valuable resource for those seeking knowledge about Sufism or other topics. If you don’t have time to read all the aforementioned books, we recommend reading this one, as it serves as an encyclopedia of Sultan Bahoo’s works and the essence of Sufism.
Sultan ul Faqr Publications has published numerous Sufi books, including those by Hazrat Sultan Bahoo, Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani, and Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A.).