Jumada al-Thani 1443

Imam ʿAbd-Allah al-Haddad is considered the 12th century's reviver of the religion, and his books have a profound impact on the heart. Jalsa al-Awwabin is a monthly gathering that begins with Quranic recitation, followed by brief readings from Imam al-Haddad's various books, which strengthen one's Iman (faith) and increase one in beneficial knowledge.

1. Counsels of Religion (https://bit.ly/36W2j0i)
2. The Complete Summons (https://bit.ly/36ZVeff)
3. Knowledge and Wisdom (https://bit.ly/3tPQIdh)
4. The Book of Assistance (https://amzn.to/3jzlqCn)
5. The Lives of Man (https://amzn.to/3a95Bzz)
6. Good Manners (https://bit.ly/3q7eHC7)
7. A poem from Imam al-Haddad's Diwan

Time permitting, the following books might also be read:

8. Mutual Reminders (https://bit.ly/3q7eHC7)
9. Gifts for the Seeker (https://bit.ly/3q4Oh3X)

This monthly gathering, which takes place on the last Tuesday of each Hijri month, will be held on: February 9, March 9, April 6, May 11, June 8, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, November 30, and December 28.

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David Kearns
Rabī' al-Awwal 1443

In this episode of the Heartsmith Podcast, we cover the following topics from Imam al-Haddad's works:

  • The importance of encouraging one's family and dependents to establish the Prayer and practical ways to achieve that

  • The prohibition of cheating in commerce and the obligation of knowing the rulings related to our respective professions and fields

  • Having Taqwa (God-consciousness) at work

  • Finding the golden mean between extremes, and inclining towards that which is more virtuous

  • The standards of scrupulousness


We recommend owning all of Imam al-Haddad's published works and following along. The books in this gathering are read in the following order:

  1. Counsels of Religion (https://bit.ly/36W2j0i)

  2. The Complete Summons (https://bit.ly/36ZVeff)

  3. Knowledge and Wisdom (https://bit.ly/3tPQIdh)

  4. The Book of Assistance (https://amzn.to/3jzlqCn)

  5. The Lives of Man (https://amzn.to/3a95Bzz)

  6. Good Manners (https://bit.ly/3q7eHC7)

  7. A poem from Imam al-Haddad's Diwan of devotional poetry

Other works by Imam al-Haddad:


For those who understand Arabic, the pdfs of Imam al-Haddad's works can also be found here: https://archive.org/details/AlimamAlhaddad

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David Kearns
Introduction



In this inaugural episode of the Heartsmith Podcast, we cover:

  • Introduction to Imam al-Haddad's Jalsa al-Awwabin

  • Recitation of Fatiha and Yā-Sīn

  • Reading from Imam al-Haddad's works covering topics ranging from: the danger of abandoning the Obligatory Prayers, the importance of truthfulness in commerce, the Golden Mean, manifestations of the Hereafter based on various actions, and the spiritual urge cast into the seeker's heart.


We recommend owning all of Imam al-Haddad's published works and following along. The books in this gathering are read in the following order:

  1. Counsels of Religion (https://bit.ly/36W2j0i)

  2. The Complete Summons (https://bit.ly/36ZVeff)

  3. Knowledge and Wisdom (https://bit.ly/3tPQIdh)

  4. The Book of Assistance (https://amzn.to/3jzlqCn)

  5. The Lives of Man (https://amzn.to/3a95Bzz)

  6. Good Manners (https://bit.ly/3q7eHC7)

  7. A poem from Imam al-Haddad's Diwan of devotional poetry

Other works by Imam al-Haddad:


For those who understand Arabic, the pdfs of Imam al-Haddad's works can also be found here: https://archive.org/details/AlimamAlhaddad

Read More
David Kearns