A significant portion of the text functions as a medical diagnosis for the soul. It categorizes the spiritual ailments—arrogance ( ‘ujub ), envy ( hasad ), and love of the world ( hubbul dunya ). It dissects these diseases with surgical precision, explaining their roots and how they manifest in daily behavior.
Other topics covered include (science of letters), Ilmu Falak (astrology/astronomy), and Ruhaniyat (spirituality). The text is highly regarded for detailing the salasilah (spiritual lineage) of teachings traced back to the Prophet Muhammad through Ali bin Abi Thalib. Accessing the Kitab: PDF and Physical Versions kitab mambaul ushul hikmah pdf top
The book is often compiled from four major treatises that explore the "sciences of wisdom" through a Sufi lens: Ilmu Huruf (Science of Letters): A significant portion of the text functions as