Seven Mystical Branches - Sab'a Sanabil

Sabʿa Sanābil — Seven Mystical Branches

By Al-Qutb Meer Sayyid ʿAbdul Wāḥid Bilgramī

Discover a timeless classic of Islamic spirituality. Written in 969 AH and treasured by scholars and seekers for centuries, Sabʿa Sanābil offers a practical path towards sincere worship, self-purification, love of Allah ﷻ and nearness to Him.

Drawing on Quranic verses, prophetic hadith and the wisdom of the great masters of tasawwuf, this work guides the reader from the outward practice of Shariʿah to the inward realities of maʿrifah — spiritual knowledge and sincere devotion.

More than a book to study, Sabʿa Sanābil is a guide to live by.

The seven mystical branches explore:

• ʿAqāʾid — the foundations of sound faith according to Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamāʿah  

• The Shaykh and the Murīd — spiritual guidance and the etiquette of the seeker  

• Zuhd — detachment from worldly distractions and reliance upon Allah ﷻ  

• ʿIbādah and Akhlāq — worship, dhikr, fasting, prayer and noble character  

• Khawf and Rajāʾ — balancing reverent fear with hope in Allah’s mercy  

• Tawḥīd and Maʿrifah — divine unity, love and spiritual knowledge  

• The Chishtī Silsilah — the lineage and legacy of the Chishtī saints  

Perfect for:

• Students of sacred knowledge  

• Tasawwuf circles and study groups  

• Readers seeking authentic Islamic spirituality  

• Anyone wishing to deepen their remembrance, sincerity and connection with Allah ﷻ  

A treasured spiritual companion for the heart — calling the reader towards humility, devotion and the illuminated path of the awliyāʾ.