Hilyat Al-awliya English Pdf Jun 2026

Hilyat al-Awliya wa Tabaqat al-Asfiya (The Beauty of the Righteous and Ranks of the Elite) by Abu Nu'aym al-Isfahani is a monumental 10-volume encyclopedia of early Sufi saints, ascetics, and pious predecessors (Salaf). While a complete, single-volume English translation of all 10 volumes is rare, partial translations, summaries, and digital copies of the original text are available. UBA Universidad de Buenos Aires

Given the incomplete nature of the translation, exercise caution. Many websites claiming to offer a "free PDF" of the complete translation are often misleading or contain malware. Here are legitimate ways to access the digital text: Hilyat Al-awliya English Pdf