This book is a collection of stories and sayings of some of the early Friends of Allah, the Sufis who followed the path of knowledge. They were patient and trusting, Ridding themselves of the comforts and benefits of the material world in order to purify themselves and live only for their Beloved Allah. They persevered through the difficulties and misfortunes they had to face in the annihilation of themselves. A profound explanation of the meanings of the names of Allah introduces this teaching.