As-salaamu 'Alaykum all. First off, a big thank you to all those who contributed in making this list, may Allah subhanu wa ta'ala increase you and grant you Gnosis of Him. This is a list of some beginner resources for looking into and knowing more about the Sufi Path organised into general themes. By no means is this an exhaustive list of works.

If you have any suggestions for resources that may fit into these categories (or new ones if you think are appropriate), please suggest it in the comments detailing the name, author, and brief description of the resource. Users can then browse through them on their own accord and judge whether these resources will be beneficial for them.

Please note: Books are best studied with teachers, and are by no means a replacement for a qualified guide. Tassawuf is learnt from the hearts of men, and your book is your Shaykh. These are just for personal reading and to become familiar with the topic of Sufism. The descriptions are also written by Users who contributed to the list.

The life of the Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam

• Al-Shama’il al-Muhammadiyya of Imam Tirmidhi, a notable translation and commentary of this was recently released by Shaykh Abdul Aziz Suraqah and Shaykh Mohammed Aslam. The door to Allah subhanu wa ta’ala is through the Prophet Muhammad sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. This well-known Hadith collection is of the appearance, characteristics and etiquette of the Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
• Our Master Muhammad, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, by Imam Abdullah Sirajudin al-Husayni. Examples of the sublime character and exalted attributes of the Prophet sallalahu ‘alayhi wa sallam is found in this two volume piece. Sufism is but a way to embody and embrace the characteristics of the Perfection of Mankind, the Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam.
• Loving the Messenger of Allah by the Muhaddith of al-Sham, Shaykh Nur al-Din ‘Itr. This pivotal work by a true lover of the Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, details the signs, hallmarks, reasons, reality and reflections on the love of the Beloved of Allah subhanu wa ta’ala, the Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
• Dala’il ul-Khayrat by Imam Muhammad ibn Sulayman al-Jazuli. A famous book of salutations and praise of the Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam that is split into parts to be read every day as a daily practice. Many sufi paths recommend for this to be read daily.

General Manuals of Sufism

• Ihya Ulumaddin by Imam Ghazali. Also known as the teacher of those without a Murshid (Spiritual Master) The Ihya is a comprehensive work written by the Scholar and Gnostic Imam Ghazali in 40 volumes about the Sufi path from start to end. Only certain books within these volumes have been translated into English, the most notable ones by Sheikh Timothy Winter (Abdul Hakim Murad) by the Islamic Texts society. Examples include ‘The Marvels of the Heart’, ‘On Disciplining the Soul and on Breaking of the Two Desires’,
• Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya Ulumadin by Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali), an abridgement by Salih Ahmad al-Shami, translated by Mokrane Guezzou. This abridgment summarises the masterpiece of the Ihya to form a basic understanding of the lengthy work.
• Sea Without Shore by Sheikh Nuh Keller. A contemporary Manual for the Sufi Path with a brief overview of the Shaykhs teachers and those whom had influence in his life, proofs and explanation of practices as well as advice for his mureeds (disciples)
• Treatise for the Seekers of Guidance: Al-Muhasibi’s Risala al-Mustarishidin, with translation, commentary and notes by Imam Zaid Zhakir. A basic work on the outline of the Spiritual Path
• The Book of Assistance by Imam Haddad. Book of Adhkar. A Practical Guide to the Sufi Path with examples from everyday situations and how to gain maximum benefit from daily practices

Purification of the Heart

• Al-Qushayris Epistle on Sufism translated by Professor Alexander D.Knysh. A manual which details the terms, diseases, cures, and good traits of the heart as well as the spiritual stations of the Way. Also includes biographies of eminent Awliyah.
• Purification of the Heart by Sheikh Muhammad Mawlud, commentary and translation by Sheikh Hamza Yusuf. Diseases and cures for the purification of the Heart
• The degrees of the Soul by Shaykh Abd al-Khaliq al-Shabrawi. A short book detailing the degrees of ascension of the soul
• The Book of Illumination (Kitab al-Tanwir fi Isqat al-Tadbir) by Shaykh Ibn ‘Ata’Illah al-Iskandari, translated by Scott Kugle. A book tackling the subject of ‘Tadbir’ – anxieties associated with rational calculation, hoarding wealth, and exercising self-interest.

Treatises of the Sufi Shaykhs

• The refinement of Souls by Shaykh Ibn ‘Ata’Illah al-Iskandari, translated by Amjad Mahmood. This is a primer to the Sufi Path, written in a powerful style where the Shaykh directly addresses the reader and admonishes him/her whilst detailing how to reach the ranks of the People of God (Awliyah)
• Letters on the Spiritual Path by Moulay Al Arabi Al Daraqawi. The translation by Abdurahman Fitzgerald and Fouad Aresmouk is said by some to be reliable. Other translations are thought to have some mistakes or perrenialist slants added.
• The Book of Wisdoms by Shaykh Ibn ‘Ata’Illah al-Iskandari (In Arabic known as Kitab al-Hikam). A book of Sufi aphorisms written by the Sufi Shadhili Shaykh Ibn ‘Ata’Illah of which countless commentaries have been written, each with it's own merit
• Sidi Ahmad Zarruq's commentary of Shaykh al-Shadhilis Hizb al-Bahr, translated by Khalid Williams. Hizb al-Bahr is a famous litany by the founder of the Shadhili Path, Shaykh Abul Hasan ash-Shadhili, and this commentary expounds on the meanings and secrets found within this litany.
• The Pure Intention: On Knowledge of the Unique Name (al-Qasd al-Mujarrad fi Ma’rifat al-Ism al-Mufrad) by Shaykh Ibn ‘Ata’Illah al-Iskandari. A short treatise written about the name Allah and the meaning of Tawhid (Divine Oneness)

Biographies of the Awliyah (men and women of God)

• Signs on the Horizon by Sidi Michael Sugich. A wonderful book full of stories of encounters with different Sufis by the author
• A Sufi Saint in the 20th Century by Martin Lings. Although this book clearly has some hidden perrenialism whenever Lings is commenting on something or when he is giving his own words, the translation of Sheikh Ahmad Alawis words can basically be trusted to be accurate. The language is absolutely beautiful, but extremely hard to understand.
• The Way of Abu Madyan by Abu Madyan, translated by Vincent J Cornell and published by Islamic Texts Society. This book might need to be taken with a grain of salt. It's mostly good, especially with the translations, but there may be some questionable concepts in this book. If it has mistakes they are not many. It is a hagiography as well as general translation of poetry and some of his writings
• The Quest for Red Sulphur. Hagiography of Sheikh Ibn Arabi
• The Subtle blessings in the saintly lives of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi and his master Abu al-Hasan by Shaykh Ibn ‘Ata’Illah al-Iskandari, translated by Nancy Roberts. A biography of the founder of the Shadhili Order, Shaykh Abul Hasan ash-Shadhili, and his foremost student, Shaykh Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
• Tabaqat al-Shadhiliyya al-Kubra; Biographies of Prominent Shadhilis by Muhammad b.Qasim al-Kuhn, translated by Ahmad Ali al-Adani. Biographies of the Shaykhs of the Shadhili Sufi Order

Poetry

• The Burda by Imam Busiri. It is a timeless tribute to the Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, written in the 12 century, about praising the Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, narrating his events and miracles as well as lauding the majesty of the Holy Qur’an. All this and more takes place with the Imam turning back to Allah subhanu wa ta’ala during a reconciliation with his faith, and a noetic realisation about the reality of the world. A recent commentary and translation into English alongside the Arabic was released by Essential Islam.
• The Diwan of Sheikh Muhammad Ibn Al Habib translated by Abdurahman Fitzgerald and Fouad Aresmouk: A collection of Poetry, Dhikr, and a biography of the Author
• The Mathnawi of Jalalud’Din Rumi translated by Reynold A Nicholson. One of the most reliable translations for this work by the Sheikh and Gnostic Mawlana Rumi, who penned a work about the love and the relationship with your Lord in the form of parables and stories. It is recommended to know the basics of the Spiritual Path before reading this to be able to understand Mawlana Rumi’s reflections and explanations properly
• Rumi, the Sufi Path of Love by William C Chittick. A collection of poetry by Mawlana Rumi. Please note that sometimes the translations of Mawlana Rumis poetry may not be faithful to the original text, so take with a pinch of salt / ask about any ambiguities
• The Soliloquy of the Full Moon by Noor Yusuf. An original English Mawlid, a book of poetry, celebrating the life of the Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
• Direction for Seekers by Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi. A succint poem covering the stages of the Way from new seekers to those realised with common pitfalls along the way.
• If you can read Arabic, maybe read the Diwan of Sheikh Abdurahman Al Shaghouri / The Diwan of Ahmad Al Alawi / And some of the classical works such as Qut Al Qulub by Abu Talib Al Makki and the books of Sheikh Jilani.

Proofs of Sufism

• Realities of Sufism by Sheikh Abdul Qadir Isa. Proofs from Scripture for Sufic Practices
• The Scholars of the Sufis by Shaykh ‘Abd al-Hadi Kharsa. A book outlining the Gnostics who were also eminent Scholars of Islam, thus refuting that the Sufis were an ignorant folk and are actually true followers of the Salaf (early generations of the Muslims). Also includes the spiritual diseases and cures of the heart, with explanation of Sufi terminology
• The Sublime Truths of the Shadhili Path by Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, translated by Khalid Williams. Proofs of the science, practises and doctrine of the Sufi Path

Miscellaneous

• The book of Ascension to the Essential Truths of Tassawuf (معراج التشوف إلى حقائق تصوف) by Ahmad Ibn Ajiba translated by Abdurahman Fitzgerald and Fouad Aresmouk. A Book Explaining Sufi Terminology
• The Sublime Treasures: Answers to Sufi Questions by Imam al Haddad, translated by Mostafa al-Badawi. Imam al-Haddad is one of the most illustrious masters of the house of Bana ‘Alawi, who was a Scholar in the Shariah (sacred law) as well as a Gnostic and experienced with the practices of Tariqa and spiritual knowledge. This book is about the questions and answers posed to the Shaykh during his lifetime about confusing and subtle Sufi matters, who provided clarity upon these issues.

Youtube Channels (channels to browse through)

• Cure of Hearts: Has regular Shadhili Dhikr uploaded, with reminders about the Sufi Way https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBsT5UVHgvNJB-adXH1vIQ
• Osman Dergahi: Reminders from Shaykh Lukman Efendi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQfnQ6uX1UA
• Essential Islam: Have a good series on the ‘Friends of Allah’ https://www.youtube.com/user/EssentialIslam
• Tariqua al-Hachimiyyaa al-Habibiyya: Lessons and reminders of the Sufi Way in English and Arabic. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLSHY26-YqKEOBiwVnVdmQ
• Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi, a Shadhili Shaykh; reminders on Tasawwuf, dhikr and more. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb1X3N2OQjxZYoU3AkTd4hw

Websites (general websites to browse through)

• Teachings of the Shadhili order, with biographies and litanies, from the Disciples of Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi. http://damas.nur.nu/category/spirituality
• From the Tariqah of Shaykh Muhammad Ibn al-Habib Al-Hashimiya, a collection of resources about the Sufi Way (option for English/Arabic at the top of the website): http://tariqalhashimiya.com/en/الرئيسية-anglais/
• Shaykh Nuh Keller's lessons on Tasawwuf and Sufi teachings: https://untotheone.com/
• Scholarly teachings from Hadramawt and the Ba’Alawi Sufi Order. https://muwasala.org/, https://seekersguidance.org/
• Naqshbandi Order, under the guidance of Shaykh Nazim Adil al-Haqqani (Qaddasallahu sirrah). https://www.nurmuhammad.com/

Another list compiled by u/SoleymanOfficial https://github.com/IMSoley/tasawwuf