Sahifa e Sajjadiya: Supplications by Imam Sajjad (AS)

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What does one of the most important spiritual voices of the Ahlul Bayt tradition have to say about fear, gratitude, hardship, hope, forgiveness, family, and our relationship with God? Sahifa e Sajjadiya is a celebrated collection of prayers and supplications attributed to Imam Ali ibn Husayn Zain al-Abidin, the great-grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. Sometimes described in English as The Psalms of Islam, the work turns prayer into something more than requests for help: it becomes a profound meditation on God, human weakness, moral responsibility, gratitude, repentance, relationships, and the struggles of everyday life. For readers interested in Ahlul Bayt, Shia spirituality, Islamic prayer, devotional literature, Nahjul Balagha, Mafatih al-Jinan, or the classical Islamic spiritual tradition, this volume offers an accessible doorway into one of that tradition’s most enduring works. A celebrated collection of supplication and whispered prayers attributed to Imam Zain Al Abedin, the great grandson of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) and son of Imam Husayn Ibn Ali (A.S). Al Sahifa Al Sajjadiyya is an example of the highest form of eloquence. According to Shia narrations, the book is said to have been composed after the Battle of Karbala (680 AD) and describes the relationship between man and God. Shia tradition considers this book with great respect, ranking it behind the Quran and Ali's Nahj al-Balagha. Sahifa-e-Sajjadiya comprises of heart touching supplications given to us as a gift from our beloved Imam Ali Ibn Al Hussain. To be honest, I would read Sahifa-e-Sajjadia rarely; only if it would be mentioned to read a particular supplication in some salat to be read on special holy days. This was mainly because of its inaccessibility as an easy read. Most books that I would find are in Arabic. English is a language most easily understood by many. Hence the thought of compiling these beautiful supplications in a commonly used, global language arose. It's amazing how when Allah decides to bless you, he will cause situations to come together in your favour. This is compilation in the form of a beautifully coloured and designed book is a humble step towards reaching out to people who can make these supplications a part of their routine read and put them to good use in their daily lives. We wish our readers a happy read! "Be thankful for the unknown blessings already on their way" This is Wilayat Mission's publication.