The kitab alhikam of shaykh ibn ataillah aliskandari d. Haddad the most truthful word any poet ever said is labids. Kitab al hikam, a collection of sufi aphorisms by ibn ataillah al iskandari, shaykh abdullah gangohi isbn. People have spoken and written much about sufism, as the discipline is known, but these articles shall endeavor to understand it in its own context by translating, allah willing, ibn ata illahs famous book of wisdoms alhikam alataiyya, a classical manual of spiritual development, together with some commentary on it. If it contained nothing but rest and freeing the heart, that would be enough. Kitab alhikam, a collection of sufi ibn ataillah 4.
Along with his treatises and intimate discourses munajat, the substantive feature of the work is the authors 264 spiritual aphorisms hikamconcise, comprehensive and sublime sayings on self purification tazkiya, and guidelines to help strengthen the relationship between humans and their lord. William chittick is a professor of religious studies at state university of new york, stony brook. An inspiring lecture on conference on the aphorisms of ibn ataillah iskandari by sayyed shaykh muhammad bin yahya alninowy hafithahuallah, adam center in herndon, va. Kitab alhikam adalah buah karya syekh ibnu athaillah, mursyid ketiga dari thariqah syadziliyah. The hikam of ibn atallah commentary by ibn ajiba translated by aisha bewley i. Adapun pendiri pertama syadziliyah adalah syekh abu hasan ali asysyadzili, seorang maroko yang kemudian menetap di iskandariah, mesir dan wafat pada 1258 m. Poems by ibn ata illah a feeling of discouragement when you slip up. In form it is a collection of aphoristic statements in beautiful arabic.
Kitab alhikam book of aphorisms, imam alhaddad the. That being said, my arabic is extremely poor, and this will in sha. Muslim religious life not only consists of belief in orthodox tenets of faith and a determined effort to follow the sacred law, it also requires one to scale the heights of the spiritual path. Kitab al hikam, a collection of sufi aphorisms ibn ataillah al iskandari, shaykh abdullah gangohi, andrew booso, abdurrahman ibn yusuf on. His kitab alhikam the book of wisdoms, a small collection of su.
I have read victor danners abd aljabbars translation of kitab alhikam sufi aphorisms by shaykh ibn ataallah several times, but when i started this time, saw that a friend had written a few commentaries on the first several hikma aphorisms and posted them on his facebook page. Ever since i saw this book on a side table at shaykh omar qureshis house, i was dying to find a copy for myself. Ibn ata allah aliskandari and alhikam alataiyya in the context of. The practice of this knowledge, inwardly and outwardy, with heart and limbs, is the spiritual path. Sufi aphorisms kitab alhikam comprehending the kitab. His kitab al hikam the book of aphorisms is his most widely read and memorized work, a rich, poetic collection of spiritual maxims composed in majestic arabic. Book of wisdoms kitab al hikam a collection of sufi aphorisms.
Buy the book of wisdoms kitab alhikam by ibn ataillah iskandari, victor danner from waterstones today. Husn almuhadarah fi akhbar misr walqahirah, par limam assuyuti. I am overjoyed to have been able to find a pdf of the book, although i am still looking out for a seller of a hard copy. One of the signs of relying on ones own deeds is the loss of hope when a downfall occurs. These alone provide twice the text of the fusus alhikam. Ata allah aliskandari died 9, the third sheikh of the shadhili sufi order was born and grew up in alexandria, lived and died in cairo. The kitab al hikam of shaykh ibn ataillah al iskandari d. Sharh alhikam alataiyyah by imam muhammad hayat alsindi february 26, 2012 bilal ali 2 comments ever since i saw this book on a side table at shaykh omar qureshis house, i was dying to find a copy for myself. Kitab al hikam, a collection of sufi aphorisms by ibn ataillah al iskandari and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. There are many hadiths and sayings which praise obscurity. The exhaustive indexes make the work an invaluable reference tool for research in sufism and islamic thought in general. Your desire to withdraw from everything when allah has involved you in the world of means is a hidden appetite.
Ata allah aliskandari 1 one of the signs of relying on ones own deeds is the loss of hope when a downfall occurs. An inspiring lecture on the aphorisms al hikam of ibn ataillah aliskandari delivered by sayyed shaykh muhammad bin yahya alhusayni alninowy hafidhullah taala at the adam center in herndon, va on the 21st feb 2009 for more info and lectures please visit the links below. Kitab alhikam, a collection of sufi aphorisms ibn ata illah aliskandari, shaykh abdullah gangohi, andrew booso, abdurrahman ibn. The hikam of imam ibn ataillahra stray reflections. The book of wisdom kitab alhikam is a masterpiece of islamic spiritual literature by the renowned sufi saint and sage of the th century ad, ahmed ibn ata allah al iskandari d. The book of wisdom kitab alhikam is a masterpiece of islamic spiritual literature by the renowned sufi saint and sage of the th century ad, ahmed ibn ata. The kitab alhikam of shaykh ibn ataillah aliskandari is the inspiring explanation of the souls journey through this life, as determined. His kitab alhikam the book of aphorisms is his most widely read and memorized work, a rich, poetic collection of spiritual maxims composed in majestic arabic. Dec 31, 20 an inspiring lecture on conference on the aphorisms of ibn ataillah iskandari by sayyed shaykh muhammad bin yahya alninowy hafithahuallah, adam center in herndon, va. The book of wisdoms kitab alhikam with ikmal alshiyam. Then, another friend invited me to a lecture by shaykh ninowy in which he commented on various hikma. Ibn ata allah aliskandari was a shadhili sufi known for his work, alhikam alata iyya. Kitab syarah al hikam i imam athoillah al sakandari1 sharah al hikam.
Commentators have mentioned that the hikam comprises four sciences. This book is one of the more widely distributed works of ibn ataillah and serves as an ethical guide to those seeking god. Or click here for a pdf of the original arabic text. Imam ibnu athaillah memulakan kalam hikmat beliau dengan mengajak kitamerenung kepada hakikat amal. The book of wisdom kitab alhikam is a masterpiece of islamic spiritual literature by the renowned sufi saint and sage of the th century ad, ahmed ibn ata allah aliskandari d. Kitab altanwir fi isqat altadbir the book of illumination, another of. Mar 29, 2008 the kitab al hikam book of wisdom of sidi ahmad ibn ataillah ra is one of the classic texts of sufism. A feeling of discouragement when you slip up is a sure sign that you put your faith in deeds. It is a fire whose burning is intense, its roar is loud, its flames are rising, its blaze is incinerating, its groans are terrifying, its abatement is remote, its fuel is igniting, and its horrors are terrifying. Sharh alhikam alataiyyah by imam muhammad hayat alsindi. Libro nuevo o segunda mano, sinopsis, resumen y opiniones. Assalamualaikum warahmatullah wabarakatuh, alhamdulillah syukur kepada alloh swt atas adanya blogger kitab klasik islam yang menyiapkan banyak kitab sumber pengetahuan islam, amal baik ini insya alloh akan mendatangkan pahala yang besar. Your desire for involvement with the world of means. Aplikasi ini merupakan terjemahan dari butirbutir al hikam dalam bahasa indonesia dan malaysia masih satu rumpun.
Ive decided to embark upon a new project, comprising of the translation of the book of aphorisms of imam alhaddad alayhi ridhwan allah, seeing as it is one of the few books of the imam that have not yet recieved professional translations. People have spoken and written much about sufism, as the discipline is known, ibn. Mohon izin saya mengambil beberapa judul kitab, semoga besar manfaatnya, amin. And your desire to gain a living in the world, even though god has put you in isolation. Hell fire ghurar alhikam wa durar alkalim, exalted. Action items for todays todo list is a speech presented by shaykh rashid at the adam center in herndon, va, along with other sufi shaykhs and scholars, all focused on alhikam of iskandari. He was responsible for systematizing the orders doctrines and recording the biographies of its founder, sidi abulhassan ashshadhili, and his successor, sidi abu alabbas almursi. The kitab alhikam of shaykh ibn ataillah aliskandari is the inspiring explanation of the souls journey through this life, as determined through the quran and sunna. The book of wisdoms kitab alhikam by ibn ataillah iskandari, 9780954832919, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Ibn ata allah sufi aphorisms every limitation to anything has power over it. Being one of his earlier compositions, it comprises what is contained in the lengthier and shorter works of the sufis with greater clarity and concision.
Muhiyyiddin ibn alarabi this is out of print and it seems that plans for reprinting it have fallen through or been shelved for the time being. Being a translation of kitab alhikam aliskandari, ibn ataillah, wafy, muhammed nafih on. However it is an ocean of meanings whose outer simplicity often veils one from the depth and profundity of its teachings. Penggantinya adalah syekh abu abbas almursi, yang berasal dari murcia, andalusia, spanyol wafat di tahun 1287 m. The kitab alhikam book of wisdom of sidi ahmad ibn ataillah ra is one of the classic texts of sufism. Muhiyyiddin ibn al arabi this is out of print and it seems that plans for reprinting it have fallen through or been shelved for the time being. How utterly amazing is someone who flees from something he. Ibn ata illahs book of aphorisms alhikam alataiyya is one of his most wellknown works. Shaykh amin reads from chapters of the book of aphorisms, by the renowned scholar ibn ata illah. Kitab alhikam, a collection of sufi aphorisms ibn ataillah aliskandari, shaykh abdullah gangohi, andrew booso, abdurrahman ibn yusuf on. Click here for lectures by shaykh muhammad on youtube click here.
It is a collection of short spiritual sayings each containing profound meaning driven from the quran and sunnah, and deals with issues related to tawhid, ethics and daytoday conduct. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. These alone provide twice the text of the fusus al hikam. Kitab alhikam, a collection of sufi aphorisms by ibn ataillah aliskandari and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Victor danneralternate transaltion with commentary by fadhlalla. Kitab alhikam, a collection of sufi aphorisms by ibn ataillah aliskandari, shaykh abdullah gangohi isbn. Aplikasi ini merupakan terjemahan dari butirbutir al hikam dalam bahasa indonesia dan. Umar faruq abdallah on the kitab alhikam by ahmed ibn ata allah aliskandari, offers a glimpse into the aphorisms observations of general truth, intended as a guide for seekers on the spiritual path. I have read victor danners abd al jabbars translation of kitab al hikam sufi aphorisms by shaykh ibn ataallah several times, but when i started this time, saw that a friend had written a few commentaries on the first several hikma aphorisms and posted them on his facebook page. Sufi aphorisms kitab alhikam comprehending the kitab al. Mar 09, 2009 action items for todays todo list is a speech presented by shaykh rashid at the adam center in herndon, va, along with other sufi shaykhs and scholars, all focused on al hikam of iskandari. Material causesandeffects alqadar wa lafailiyya alasbab ibn ata allah, hikam no. The seal of wisdom of the breath of angelic inspiration in the word of.
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