(often spelled Sairus Salikin or Sair al-Salikin ), specifically Jilid 4 (Volume 4) , is a seminal work in classical Malay Islamic literature, particularly within the Shafi'i school of jurisprudence and the Sufi tradition. It was authored by the prominent 18th-century Acehnese scholar, Syekh Abdur Rauf al-Singkil (also known as Syekh Abdur Rauf bin Ali al-Fansuri).

is not a book of laws, but a book of the heart. It details the final stretch of the spiritual journey, focusing on the purification of the ego, the attainment of inner peace, and the ethical conduct required of a high-level spiritual traveler. It stands as a masterpiece of Malay Islamic scholarship, bridging the gap between rigid jurisprudence and the ethereal world of mysticism, grounding the latter firmly within the boundaries of the Quran and Sunnah.

Written in , this jilid helped bridge the gap between classical Arabic Sufi philosophy and the Nusantara (Southeast Asian) audience. It is widely used in traditional pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) across Malaysia and Indonesia for advanced students who have mastered basic jurisprudence ( fiqh ) and are ready for deep spiritual discipline. Accessing the Text For those seeking the text for academic or personal study:

The teachings are increasingly used to address the "spiritual crisis" of modern, globalized life. Spiritual Importance