Kamil Mustafa Al-Shaybi's seminal work, 'The Safavid Path and Its Remnants in Contemporary Iraq,' offers a comprehensive general study exploring the profound and enduring impact of the Safavid era on modern Iraqi society. The book delves specifically into the presence and characteristics of the Shabak community and various Sufi sects prevalent in northern Iraq, analyzing how historical Safavid policies and ideologies have shaped their cultural, religious, and social landscapes. Al-Shaybi meticulously traces the historical threads connecting the Safavid legacy to contemporary Iraqi dynamics, providing valuable insights into the complex interplay between historical power structures and present-day communal identities and practices. This study is crucial for understanding the historical depth of sectarian and communal formations in Iraq.