Signs on the Horizons: Meetings with Men of Knowledge and Illumination Paperback – September 23, 2013

I decided to look for this book after a book signing by Michael Sugich and Peter Sanders. At the time, I became fascinated by Peter Sanders' book that I didn't give much thought to anything else. They mentioned that Signs on the Horizons would be a great companion book but had none available. I bought it off amazon a little later.This book is a wonderful easy read. More importantly, it captures you and take you on different journeys meeting great men. It doesn't preach to you but teaches you the way you would learn by being around enlightened beings. It honestly made me laugh, cry, reflect and share tidbits with those around me. You finish it wanting more, to learn more about awliya, more about Sidi Haroon's journey and reflections, and more wisdoms from the saints. I've really regretted following my ignorance and not giving a lot more consideration to Michael Sugich when he was practically right in front of me. God forgive me.

More books such as this one of modern Muslims' encounters with living Friends of God (Arabic: Awliyullah) need to be published in a day and age when so many in the Islamic world no longer recognize the importance of seeking these men and women out and learning from them. Many modern day Muslims no longer know of their existence, and some even go as far as denying them completely by falsely declaring, "There are no saints in Islam!" In fact there are, and this book by Michael Haroon Sugich is a personal account of his meeting several of them from the modern era.Everday practicing Muslims supplicate to God at least 17 times a day when reciting the opening chapter of the Qur'an (al-Fatiha) to, "Guide us to the Straight Path, THE PATH OF THOSE WHOM YOU HAVE BLESSED." These verses (among so many others) prove that Islam is not merely a theoretical set of rules to be understood and applied on one's own, but is a living and breathing faith that can only be truly learned and applied under the guidance and companionship of those whom God Himself has blessed.

What a pleasure it was to read this book. It's a great glimpse into the lives of many modern day Sufis and some of their practices. Well written by a (an American) traveler on his Path to God.

Thoroughly enjoyed Mike's book , I've been wanting to learn about the real sufi way and this has been the best way to show this In real life...Mike has been blessed to learn from countless sufi saints and this may be the closest many of us come to hearing this wisdom.

I really liked many of the vignettes in this book, though some of the early ones did have a touch quasi-Orientalist obsession with traditional culture (as if there is such a thing.) I feel like the author didn't bother to introduce himself, which would've been useful.

I think page 9 summarizes these men: What characterized every one of these men was humility, kindness, sweetness of temper, patience, insight, and, most importantly, the remembrance of God at all times.

This book needs be translated to other languages. It's truly unique. The only other book I can compare it to is the first half of Shaykh Nuh's "Sea without Shore".

This is a must read for any Muslim on the path to Allah SWT. The stories of these sanctified people are spiritually uplifting and are a source of strength for one's faith. May God preserve Michael Sugich and reward him the best of rewards.