Aroos-e-Erfan

Instructions and explanation of spiritual matters, at first, was passed orally and practically to disciples. But later, the mystical books were written for reminding and ease of access of seekers to spiritual and moral teachings. One of these works, an important and unknown book, Aroos e Erfan was written by Mahmoud Bahri Qaderi, in the 11th century A. H., in the days of promotion of Persian language and culture coinciding with Ourang Zib kingdom. Mahmoud Bahri was one of the celebrities of Qaderiyeh India dynasty and was in the service and under education of Mohammad Bagher Qaderi. In addition, Qaderi had intercourse and met with many of the elders and leaders of mysticism and Sufism in his day and reserved the name of many unknown mystics and description of his meeting with them. This article will introduce this important work, Aroos e Erfan and its lesser- known writer.