There is no god but Allah

240 Pages·2009·0.67 MB·English

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The Cover: the seal of the Qutub Shaykh Al Kamil,
Sayyedina Muhammad ibn al-Habib, may Allah be merciful to him.
It says: It is the will of Allah. No strength, but from Allah

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The Path to Light

The Haydari Handbook

A collection of Odes
from the Diwans of:

Shaykh Muhammad ibn al-Habib
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Shaykh Ahmad ibn Mustafa al- Alawi

and

The
‘Wird Al-H(cid:1)aydariyah Ash-Shadhiliyah’

Compiled by

Shaykh Fadlallah al-Ha’eri

Zahra Publications

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First published in 1993 by
Zahra Publications Pakistan

A Division of
Al-Serat Trust Pakistan
P.O. Box No. 12313
Karachi-75500, Pakistan

Distributed by
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Zahra Publications
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Zahra Publications Pakistan
P.O. Box 12313, Karachi-75500, Pakistan

Translation of the Diwan by
A’isha Abd Ar-Rahman At-Tarjumana

Edited by
Muna Bilgrami

Translation of the Wird by
Luqman Ali Ansari

Original Production Supervision
Dr. M.H. Xaigham
Mrs. Jameela Xaigham

The edition has been made possible by
The Edinburgh Muslim Community Association

Copyright © Zahra Publications 2009

No part of this monograph may be reproduced in any form without permission from the
publisher, except for the quotation of brief passages in criticism.

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Contents

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Introduction 8

Transliteration note 10

Songs of Shaykh Muh(cid:2)ammad ibn al-H(cid:1)abib

1. Praise 16
2. The Robe of Nearness 28
3. Song Written Before the Prophet 40
4. Withdrawal Into The Perception of the Essence 50
5. Asking Forgiveness 58
6. The Departure of Illusion 70
7. The Eye-Witness 76
8. The Oneness of Action and Existence 86
9. Annihilation in Allah 94
10. Withdrawal from All That is Other-than-Allah 106
11. The Manifestation of The Essence 114
12. Remembrance of My Lord 122

Songs of Shaykh Ah(cid:2)mad ibn Mus(cid:3)tafa al-!Alawi

13. Surrender 130
14. Advance 138
15. The Garden of Delight 148

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16. ‘Wird Al-H(cid:1)aydariyah Ash-Shadhiliyah’ 156
17. Transliteration of the‘Wird Al-H(cid:1)aydariyah Ash-Shadhiliyah’ 195
18. Appendix: Refrains of the Qasidas 230

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Introduction

There are a number of prescriptions for the wayfarer that will
help him or her on the journey towards the Higher. The most
important is the companionship of like-minded people and
singing the praise of the Creator. If the diwan is approached and
sung properly the wayfarer will discover a wide variety of tonics
to suit every ill.

The effect of people gathering with sincere intention combined
with the specific use of sound polishes the heart of the seeker,
freeing it to reflect the spark of divine light that is already there.

From time immemorial there has been spiritual singing and
reciters of Gods glory. Since the time of the Prophet (peace and
blessings be upon him and his family) songs have also been sung
in his praise, exalting and dwelling upon his qualities and virtues
as a reminder to everyone.

Numerous Sufi masters have written couplets and diwans for
different purposes, some to deepen the seekers awareness, some
to strengthen their resolve along the path of discipline. In his
diwan Shaykh Muhammad ibn al-Habib the Qutub of his time
has combined acceptance of heart-rending joy which is the fruit
of total dependence and reliance on Allah. Within ten or twenty
couplets many of his odes give a complete manual for the
journey, for they are replete with instruction.

Transformation in the circle of remembrance (dhikr) is brought
about by sincerity and the power inherent in gathering together.
The diwan offers us information as well as transformation. It
offers us a great deal of worldly strength and a great deal of
inner strength. It is a constant reminder.
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