The Malay Sufi Glossary: A Study of Al-Manhal Al-Safi of Syakh Dawud al-Fatani
By Mohd Zain Abdul Rahman
A rich exploration of the spiritual vocabulary used by Shaykh Dawud al-Fatani, one of the most influential scholars of the Malay world.
This glossary uncovers terms and concepts central to the traditional Sufi understanding of the soul — many of which shaped Malay Islamic literature, teaching, and daily life. For readers in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, it serves as a reconnection to an intellectual heritage often forgotten but deeply rooted in our collective memory.
A beautiful and scholarly resource for students of spirituality, culture, and Malay Islamic history
