"The Principles of Sufism is a mystical guide book to help others on their spiritual path. She recounts the fundamental stages and states of the spiritual novice's transformative journey, emphasizing the importance of embracing both human limitations and God's limitless love. Drawing on lessons and readings from centuries-old Sufi tradition, Aishah advises the seeker to repent of selfishness and turn to a sincere life of love. In addition to his lucid translation, Th. Emil Homerin provides an insightful introduction, notes and a glossary to Aishah al-Bauniyyah's remarkable account of the pursuit of mystical illumination."--Publisher's website.

The principles of Sufism -- The first principle: repentance (tawbah) -- The second principle: sincerity (ikhlāṣ) -- The third principle: remembrance (dhikr) -- The fourth principle: love (maḥabbah) -- Epilogue on love.