Nasim al-Wasl : Arabic, New,
'A Hadra Manual of the Shadhili Order'
*Maroon Leather - 232 pages,
Edited by Muhammad Ridwaan,
& by Mohsin Abbas,
**Published by Serenity Productions.
Description :
Nasim al-Wasl : ['The Zephyr of Being There'] A Hadra Manual of the Shadhili Order!
This classic compendium brings together near three hundred Arabic poems of Islamic spirituality. Penned by some of the greatest Sufi masters, like Abu Madyan and Ahmad al-?Alawi, these qasidas or odes celebrate the enduring love of the Divine. Rich in symbol and metaphor, they distil the epiphanies of a lifetime’s wayfaring and offer spiritual intuitions to hearts polished by the remembrance of Allah.
Exquisitely designed and produced, the anthology is small enough to sit open in the palm of your hand, making it a timeless companion for those wanting to enrich their spiritual lives.
Synopsis :
Moving songs of mystical poetry, in word and rhythm, which but emphasize the Divine Oneness, are the focus of this work. Allah Most High says, ?And the remembrance of Allah is by far greatest’ (al-Qur'an 29:45), whose remembrance of man is supremely greater than man’s remembrance of Him. For the past century in the Levant, sheikhs of the path have wrought the means for their brethren to collectively reflect this remembrance back to the Divine; namely, the hadra or public dhikr of the Hashimi-Darqawi Order. The present anthology, Nasim al-wasl [The zephyr of being there], captures this living tradition.
The book has eight parts. The first seven represent the maqams or musical modes under which the qasidas of the hadra and their primary melodies fall. Each part is further divided into two: ruku? or bowing, and qiyam or standing, demarcating the main segments of the hadra.
Qasidas, as well as the seven parts, are arranged in Arabic alphabetical (hija’i) order throughout. For both experienced singers and those developing their repertoire, this accessible layout allows for medleys of any given shawt or segment to be formed easily. The final part is a representative treatment of the most common mufradat or solos that Sheikh ?Abd al-Rahman al-Shaghouri, as spiritual guide (murshid) and head vocalist (munshid) for over half a century, had seen delivered, furnishing the qiyam segments. It also includes many of the latter’s own compositions, recommended by his disciple and co-editor of his diwan, Dr Mahmoud Masri.
This anthology faithfully presents a vibrant, thousand-year-old tradition, offering a vista unto hearts that have been polished by the remembrance of Allah.
- *** Bound in maroon leather,
- *** Debossed in an original arabesque design by Ibrahim Batchelder (Uns Fine Crafts),
- *** Arabic calligraphy by Iraqi master Muthanna al-Obaydi (Irada Arts),
- *** English insert designed and typeset in Miller by Sohail Nakhooda,
- *** 232 pages,
- *** Printed colour endpapers,
- *** Set in Lotus.
Free 18 Month Subscription :
When you buy the hadra manual, you get a free 18-month subscription to this website http://www.nasimalwasl.com/
With over 25 hours of material, this website serves as an audio companion to Nasim al-wasl, and is home to over 800 dedicated and historically sourced recordings—ready now, for you to learn, sing, and enjoy.
Qasidas have primary recordings, various renditions, and alternative melodies.
Great Gift Idea!!!
*Dimensions : 18.1 x 13.5cm.
**Minor bumps to corners.
