This book examines the religious lives of Muslim scholars in a region of Southern Arabia known as present day Yemen. Focusing on the period spanning the end of the 10th century to the mid-17th century, the author has compiled a record of the Qadi scholars, their beliefs, practices, and influences on their communities. Their lives are examined through the lens of Sufism, a mystical Islamic tradition which emerged as a response to the often rigid interpretations of Sharia law. Sufism's emphasis on spiritual enlightenment through personal experience rather than strict adherence to legal doctrines attracted adherents from all social classes, including the Qadi. This book provides fascinating insights into the personal development and religious practices of the Qadi scholars, their writings, and teachings, in addition to their travels to India and the significance of those interactions.

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