Iqaz al-Himam fi Sharh al-Hikam (2 Volume Set) ايقاظ الهمم في شرح الحكم

Iqaz al-Himam (The Awakening of Spiritual Aspirations) is widely celebrated as one of the most profound, spiritually uplifting, and accessible commentaries ever written on the Hikam of Ibn 'Ata’illah al-Iskandari.

While the Hikam itself consists of concise, aphoristic jewels of wisdom on sincerity, trust (tawakkul), humility, and the journey to Allah, Ibn 'Ajiba’s commentary serves to unlock these deep meanings. Writing from his unique perspective as a master of both the Shadhili spiritual path and the traditional Islamic sciences, Ibn 'Ajiba beautifully balances intellectual explanation with deep spiritual taste (dhawq).

Features of this Premium Dar al-Taqwa Edition

This 2-volume edition by Dar al-Taqwa is highly esteemed by students and scholars of Islamic spirituality for its meticulous production:

Rigorous Textual Verification: The text of both the original aphorisms (al-Hikam) and Ibn 'Ajiba’s extensive commentary has been carefully compared against authoritative manuscripts to ensure accuracy and resolve historical copying errors.

Hadith and Source Verification: Citations, Quranic verses, and Prophetic traditions (ahadith) within the commentary are fully referenced and documented in the footnotes.

Premium Duo-Color Printing: The text of Ibn 'Ata’illah’s original aphorisms is beautifully distinguished in red ink. Important phrases are also in red ink. The rest of the book is in black. 

Detailed Indexes: Includes comprehensive indexing of Quranic verses, prophetic traditions, poetry, and central spiritual themes discussed throughout the two volumes.