In the Holy Qur’an the God Almighty after repeated oaths has...

In the Holy Qur’an the God Almighty after repeated oaths has emphasized the importance of spiritual purification as follows: قَدْ أَفْلَحَ مَنْ زَكَّاهَا وَقَدْ خَابَ مَنْ دَسَّاهَا “He is indeed successful who causeth it to grow, (the self) And he is indeed a failure who stunteth it.” (91: 9-10) In accordance with Divine Islamic Ideology, the most exalted aim is training and guidance of human beings in their spiritual journey from the earthly temporary abode towards the Celestial Kingdom.

The aim consists of creation of a society and environment where only God-Almighty is worshipped; in which the light of servitude, devotion, and manifestation of faith towards the unseen will destroy the darkness of selfish whims and passions, thus, enabling the human eyes to witness God's Infinite Glory all over upon his existence and introducing the rule of Monotheism ( Tawhid ) and its relevant vast dimensions over all human relations and transactions.

Of course, this is not possible without self-purification. The Western people and the Muslim immigrants now settled in Western countries in general are curious to know more about Islamic Mysticism or Gnosticism ( Irfan ). Therefore, I had always desired to translate a suitable book dealing with the Islamic Gnosticism.

Thanks God-the Almighty that He bestowed upon this humble servant His Special Grace for completing this translation of Ayatullah Amini's Persian Book – Khud Sazi, Tazkiyeh wa Tehzibe Nafs. The book presents a detailed description of special deeds as per formed by God's most devoted sincere servants during their lives, the self- restraint and asceticism practiced by them during these worships, and the spiritual purification achieved by them.

In their spiritual migration towards God-Almighty the more they endeavored to advance forward the more nearer they reached to God's Countenance ( Laqa ).

In Islamic Mysticism [^6] the gnostic journey is called ‘ sayr wa saluk’ and the wayfarer who undertakes this journey is called ‘ salik’ , who strives to utilize all his energy, strength and courage in his spiritual migration towards God-Almighty; takes all necessary precautions to remain purified in his march; is not tired of restrictions and limitations; guards his breaths day and night lest he transgresses and becomes deviated; strictly supervises all entries leading to heart's domain lest illicit desires, forbidden thoughts make their entries thus, making his beloved's promises contaminated with alien's presence.