Pearls from the Diwān of Imam al-Ḥaddād – Book Two of the Breezes of the Elect Series - A5 Hardcover

Title: Pearls from the Diwān of Imam al-Ḥaddād – Book Two of the Breezes of the Elect Series - A5 Hardcover
Author: Umm al-Khair
ISBN: 9781739218522

We are honoured to announce the launch of our latest publication – “Pearls from the Diwān of Imam al-Ḥaddād – Book Two of the Breezes of the Elect Series.”

Imam ʿAbdullāh bin ʿAlawī al-Ḥaddād is widely accepted as the Mujaddid (Renewer) of the twelth Islamic century and the Quṭb (Spiritual Pole) of his age. His works are read and studied worldwide and continue to be a means of calling people to Allah. His influence is still felt widely, particularly in Tarim where his poetry is recited daily. 

Imam al-Ḥaddād’s works have spread across all corners of the globe – historically as far as the Malay region, the Indian subcontinent and to large parts of East Africa. His teachings have reached the English speaking world and are growing in popularity as each year passes. In particular, a small number of the Imam’s poetry has become well known, such as Qad Kafānī and Yā ʿĀlima’s-Sirri Minnā.

At 150 poems, Imam al-Ḥaddād’s own collection of poetry, his Diwān, is rich in size and meaning, being heavily inspired by the works of Imam al-Ghazālī. Through this new publication, we intend to introduce English speakers to the richness of his Diwān and the knowledge and beauty contained within it.

This compilation touches upon themes such as love of Allah and His Prophet ﷺ, taqwā (to have conciousness of God in every moment) and waraʿ (scrupulousness). The Imam also extensively speaks about the love he has for the pious predecessors, lamenting over their passing.

Imam al-Ḥaddād himself said of his Diwān that, “I have placed in this Diwān knowledge I have not placed in any of my other books.”