Towards a True Spiritual Connection: Wisdom from the Teachings of Habib 'Umar Convert " or as rendered in

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a concise yet thorough guide to proper Islamic conduct and character in a wide range of life situations

from the teachings and insights of Imam al-Ghazali

The entire manual clearly explains the most fundamental aspects of the faith and assumes no background knowledge at all

translated into English by Shaykh Ahmad Shaist

Towards a True Spiritual Connection: Wisdom from the Teachings of Habib 'Umar Convert " or as rendered inThis text is a concise discussion of matters affecting the relationship between a student and a spiritual teacher. Adapted from the teachings of Habib 'Umar bin Hafiz, it covers both conceptual and practical knowledge necessary to benefit from such a relationship, with extended discussion of both outward and inward etiquettes of the student towards the teacher. The author writes in his introduction: "I hope [this text] would enable us to recognise the