An Aspiration Realised in the Explanation of The Aim of the Disciple Vol. 1

Shaykh Muhammad bin al-Arabi al-Sa'ih al-Sharqi al-Umari
Talut Sulaiman Dawood (translation)
Paperback, 408 pages
9789819453122

Bughyah al-Mustafid li Sharh Munyah al-Murid

Bughyat al-Mustafid is one of the most important works on the history and rulings of the Tijani Tarigah. Written by Sidi al-Arabi in Sa'ih, nicknamed the "Bukhari of the Path", it summarizes the biographical accounts from Jawahir al-Maani and codifies the rulings of the path that had been scattered in different locations. The author's critical placement in the history of the path, having met many of the Companions of the Shaykh himself, as well as many of the imminent mugaddams, made him an indispensable source of clarity on many of the issues a Tijani disciple will face while walking the path.

The book also serves as a bridge to longer or more complicated works. It has been said, "If you want to read Jawahir al-Ma'ani, read Bughyat al-Mustafid first." This is because he clarifies some of the issues in Jawahir al-Ma'ani that may lead to a disciple having doubts or some misunderstandings.