Selected Letters of Imam Abdallah ibn Alawi al-Haddad

Imam ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAlawī al-Ḥaddād from Ḥaḍramawt in southern Yemen is regarded as a significant spiritual master of Islam. He authored numerous treatises and litanies (awrād) for future generations. Additionally, he wrote hundreds of letters to disciples, followers, scholars, local sultans and governors, as well as other individuals both within his region and across the Muslim world. These letters offer insights into his learning, wisdom, personality, relationships with family, friends, rulers, and others, as well as his reactions to current events. His frequent use of verses to emphasize points is notable, with translations provided in full. Selected Letters of Imam al-Ḥaddād compiles a representative selection of this material, translated with an introduction, annotations, and a glossary of technical terms. It is of interest to those engaged with literature on the spiritual path and Islamic masters.