{"product_id":"footprints-of-light-tarbiyah-in-the-teachings-of-shaykh-ali-safaei-haeri","title":"Footprints of Light - Tarbiyah in the Teachings of Shaykh Ali Safaei Haeri","description":"\u003csection class=\"my-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose max-w-none font-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome books explain Islam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOthers change the way you live it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootprints of Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of those rare books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAyatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei has described Shaykh Ali Safaei Haeri as an innovative thinker whose intellectual and educational works are of enduring value.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor decades, the writings of Shaykh Ali Safaei Haeri have inspired scholars, students, and seekers throughout the Muslim world. His books challenged minds, nurtured souls, and introduced an entirely different way of understanding Islam—not merely as a collection of beliefs, but as a path of human development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet one question remained unanswered:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat did this remarkable educator actually look like in everyday life?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book answers that question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough deeply personal memories from those who knew him best,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFootprints of Light\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereveals the living embodiment of his teachings. Every chapter presents a real encounter, the author struggling with doubt, loneliness, addiction, pride, confusion, broken relationships, despair, and purpose, followed by Shaykh Safaei's astonishing ability to guide them with wisdom, patience and profound insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a practical handbook on Islamic mentorship (\u003cem\u003etarbiyah\u003c\/em\u003e), showing how one of the modern Muslim world's greatest educators nurtured hearts before correcting actions, transformed perspectives before changing behaviour, and built lasting faith rather than temporary enthusiasm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructured around his own educational methodology—from recognising a person's condition, to friendship, attraction, preparation and finally nurturing—the book allows readers to witness Islamic tarbiyah in action rather than merely reading theoretical discussions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• a parent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• a teacher\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• a community leader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• a youth worker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• someone searching for meaning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• or simply someone longing to become a better Muslim,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eyou will find yourself somewhere within these pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"my-12 space-y-6\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl font-medium uppercase tracking-wider opacity-70\"\u003ePraise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"border-l-4 pl-6 py-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"italic text-lg leading-relaxed\"\u003e\"Some books teach ideas; a very small number teach you how to nurture people. Footprints of Light belongs firmly in the latter category. Through beautifully told true stories, it reveals the remarkable educational method of Shaykh Ali Safaei Haeri as lived reality. Every chapter offers profound lessons for parents, teachers, community leaders, and anyone entrusted with guiding others. I finished the book inspired not only to admire the Shaykh, but to become a better mentor myself.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"mt-2 text-sm opacity-70\"\u003e—\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDr A M- Educator\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"border-l-4 pl-6 py-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"italic text-lg leading-relaxed\"\u003e\"Profound, inspiring, and deeply practical, Footprints of Light offers far more than a glimpse into the life of Shaykh Ali Safaei Haeri, it reveals the timeless principles that enabled him to transform hearts, nurture character, and awaken purpose in those around him. Through a compelling collection of true stories, readers are invited to witness Islamic tarbiyah in its most authentic form. Whether you are a parent, teacher, student, or simply someone striving to become a better servant of Allah, this book will leave you challenged, encouraged, and quietly transformed.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"mt-2 text-sm opacity-70\"\u003e—\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCommunity Leader\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"border-l-4 pl-6 py-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"italic text-lg leading-relaxed\"\u003e\"The late Safaei Haeri was an innovative thinker, a profound intellectual, and a man of original ideas\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"mt-2 text-sm opacity-70\"\u003e—\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSayyid Ali Khamenei\u003cspan\u003e, https:\/\/safai.blogfa.com\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Lantern Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51626590798102,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1201\/7404\/files\/FootprintsoflightFront.jpg?v=1785453924","url":"https:\/\/www.shiabooks.com.au\/products\/footprints-of-light-tarbiyah-in-the-teachings-of-shaykh-ali-safaei-haeri","provider":"Shia Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}