This thesis inquires the contributions of Å ayá¸« MahmmÅ«d SulaymÄn to Islamic education in general and Sufism in particular. It is a reconstraction of his biography, an analysis of his available works and a content description of a manuscript composed by the Å ayá¸«rnThe thesis deals with the biography and works of a prominent Muslim scholar who worked throughout his life for the betterment of the Muslims and the literary works related to this people. In fact, this thesis is devoted to one of his works which demonstrates the intellectual acumen and religious sagacity of Å ayá¸« MahmmÅ«d SulaymÄn. He as a religious scholar generally and deeply reflect the culture and wisdom of his people giving emphasis to the importance of education and religious faith as a powerful means for those in search of guidance and purpose of life.rnThe thesis shows what truly motivated Å ayá¸« MahmmÅ«d SulaymÄn and what ultimately dominated his literary works. Through many years of selfless efforts, Å ayá¸« MahmmÅ«d SulaymÄn had brought his immense skill, energy, dedication, and motivation to develop literacy among the Muslim society of Äžimma . To this effect, he produced works on the teachings of á¹¬ÄriqÄ Äl-á¹¬iÇ§ÄniyÄ. He was also one of the leading personnel in disproving and commenting on the critiques of á¹¬ÄriqÄ Äl-á¹¬iÇ§ÄniyÄ. Besides being a religious scholar, Å ayá¸« MahmmÅ«d SulaymÄn excelled in herbal medicine and exorcism which helped him gain considerable respect in Äžimma society. In addition to that, coming from a royal family, the Å ayá¸« was able to immensely motivate and guide the people. He is, thus, considered as one of the most influential people in the history of Äžimma . As a philological work a content analysis and philological description of the manuscript are modestly treated.