The malfuzat literature is:

The malfuzat literature is:

discourses by Sufi leaders.
treatises written by Sufis on the theory and practices of Sufism.
biographical dictionaries of the Sufi orders.
letters written by the Sufis.
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The term ‘malfuzat’ refers to the recorded discourses, conversations, and sayings of Sufi saints or leaders. These are essentially oral teachings and discussions preserved in written form by their disciples or attendees.
Malfuzat literature is a key source for understanding the thoughts, practices, and lives of individual Sufis and their interactions with their followers and society. They often contain anecdotes, interpretations of religious texts, ethical advice, and details about the daily life of the Sufi master and his khanqah (hospice).
Other forms of Sufi literature include ‘maktubat’ (letters written by Sufis), ‘tazkiras’ (biographical dictionaries of Sufi saints), and formal treatises on Sufi theory and practice. Malfuzat represent a distinct genre focused on the spoken word of the master. Prominent examples include ‘Fawa’id al-Fu’ad’ (conversations of Nizamuddin Auliya, compiled by Amir Hasan Sijzi) and ‘Khair ul Majalis’ (conversations of Nasiruddin Chiragh Dehlavi, compiled by Hamid Qalandar).