Pearls from the Diwān of Imam al-Ḥaddād

BismilLāh. By the grace of Allah, we are pleased to announce the launch of Pearls from the Diwān of Imam al-Ḥaddād - Book Two of the Breezes of the Elect Series.

This new compilation of 47 stunning poems from the Diwān of Imam al-Ḥaddād has been translated into clear English by Shaykh Tahir Anwar and Shaykh Amin Buxton, complete with transliteration and extensive endnotes.

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 (God-consciousness) and waraʿ (scrupulousness). The Imam also extensively speaks about the love he has for the pious predecessors, lamenting over their passing.

The book features a selection of the Imam’s poems chosen specifically for the Western world by Sayyid Muḥammad bin Ḥasan al-Ḥaddād (Tarim), Ḥabīb Aḥmad bin Abī Bakr al-Ḥaddād (Makkah), Dr. Mostafa Badawi (Madinah), Sayyid Zain al-Ḥaddād (Malaysia), and Shaykh Amin Buxton (UK).