When You hear hoofbeats, think of a zebra (not a horse!)

This book, by Shems Friedlander, is an excellent expose on Sufism. It uses a lot of short stories to illustrate and elucidate the many teachings of tasawwuf. One thing why it is important to understand tasawwuf lessons through stories is that they elude the barrier set up by our own ego. Our own ego most of the time will not accept direct, personal criticisms arrowed at ourselves, but it can readily and perhaps you can say wisely, take heed from other people’s mistakes. This fact is also made known to us by Jesus, peace be upon him, who preaches a lot of parables, in fact the Quran too is never short of parables and stories. The lessons conveyed here are very practical and not to mention impactful. A lesson on Sufism as learned from Turkish Shaykh Muzaffer. An excellent short read to kill time during bus or MRT rides ;)

$28 at Wardah Books