Al-Hikam al-'Ata'iyya wa-ma'ahu Isharat wa-Talwihat Saniyya min al-Quran al-Karim wa-al-Sunna al-'Aliyya 'ala Ma'ani al-Hikam al-'Ata'iyya الحكم العطائية ومعه اشارات وتلويحات سنية من القران الكريم والسنة العلية على معاني الحكم العطائية
Al-Hikam al-'Ata'iyya (الحكم العطائية) is one of the most celebrated classics of Islamic spirituality and self-purification. Authored by the renowned Maliki scholar and Shadhili master Imam Ibn 'Ata' Allah al-Iskandari (d. 709 AH), this timeless collection of 275 aphorisms has inspired students of knowledge and seekers of Allah for over seven centuries.
Written with remarkable brevity and depth, each saying offers profound guidance on sincerity (ikhlas), reliance upon Allah (tawakkul), repentance, humility, gratitude, patience, and the purification of the heart. Rather than presenting spirituality as abstract theory, Ibn 'Ata' Allah provides practical wisdom that helps believers cultivate a stronger relationship with Allah while overcoming the spiritual diseases of pride, ostentation, self-reliance, and attachment to worldly causes.
This edition is distinguished by the inclusion of Isharat wa-Talwihat Saniyya min al-Quran al-Karim wa-al-Sunna al-'Aliyya 'ala Ma'ani al-Hikam al-'Ata'iyya, which highlights the Quranic verses and authentic Prophetic hadiths that illuminate the meanings of the aphorisms. By demonstrating how each wisdom is firmly rooted in the Quran and Sunnah, the reader gains a deeper appreciation that the teachings of authentic Tasawwuf are inseparable from the revealed sources of Islam.
Al-Hikam has attracted numerous commentaries throughout Islamic history and remains one of the most widely studied texts on tazkiyah (spiritual purification) in traditional seminaries and study circles. Its concise style makes it suitable for repeated reading and lifelong reflection, with each passage revealing new layers of meaning as one's spiritual journey progresses.
This edition is an invaluable resource for students of Islamic spirituality, seekers of self-purification, and anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of the inner dimensions of worship through the guidance of the Quran, the Sunnah, and one of Islam's greatest spiritual masters.