Section 1 - Preface: I cannot breathe but in gratitude to the friend.

Section 2 - Story: A young man turned away from his mother's advice.

Section 3 - Discussion on the Creator's craftsmanship in human creation: Observe how one finger consists of several joints.

Section 4 - Story on the meaning of gratitude to the benefactor: A prince fell from his black horse.

Section 5 - Discussion on expressing gratitude for blessings: The night is for your comfort, and the day for your work.

Section 6 - Discussion on compassion for the weak and gratitude for God's blessings in strength: No one appreciates the value of a happy day.

Section 7 - Story of Sultan Tughril and the Hindu guard: I heard that Tughril, one autumn night...

Section 8 - Story: A constable had bound someone's hands.

Section 9 - Story: A destitute person borrowed one dirham.

Section 10 - Story: Someone passed by an ascetic.

Section 11 - Story: A traveler left behind on the road was crying.

Section 12 - Story: A scholar passed by a fallen drunkard.

Section 13 - Reflection on the causes of existence: The Creator has mixed healing in honey.

Section 14 - On the pre-eternal decree and the blessing of goodwill: He first placed desire in the heart.

Section 15 - Story of the journey to India and the misguidance of idol worshippers: I saw an idol made of ivory in Somnath.