What are the Four Gems of Shadhiliyyah
Hizbul Bahr of Imam Shadhili qaddas Allahu sirru
Hikam of Imam Ibn ata'illah qaddas Allahu sirru
Qasida Burdah of Imam Busiri qaddas Allahu sirru
Dala'il al Khayrat Imam Jazuli qaddas Allahu sirru
Basically imam Shadhili said (my Fuqara are my books) Thus no other Tariqah has produced so many useful guides or aids as books towards understanding Allah in written form many Shadhili Masters were prolific writes meaning they wrote alot.
Sidi Ahmad Zarruq qaddas Allahu sirru the student of Imam Jazuli qaddas Allahu sirru is an example so is Sidi Ahmed Ibn Ajiba. They wrote many many books so did many others and the 3 other Gems and many Commentaries that followed are more examples.
Hikam of Imam ibn ata'illah qaddas Allahu sirru
The Hikam is a book of wise words which is understood opens the secrets to Sainthood. It's a road map or signs to the soul.
The Hikam considered a classical masterpiece in spiritual / sufi literature - written and compiled by sufi master of 13th/14th century Ibn Ata Illah qaddas Allahu sirru. The Hikam is essentially a book of Sufi aphorisms (an aphorism is a brief wise saying of truth or simply wise sayings) containing timeless and pure spiritual wisdom for the seekers of illumination.
The Hikam-Wisdoms or book of wisdoms are a collection of concise, comprehensive and sublime sayings in the field of self purification (nafs); they are guidelines which help strengthen the relationship between humans and their Lord. The Hikam is a classical manual of spiritual development to up lifting the heart from the narrowness of the self to the limitlessness of the knowledge and love of the Divine.
The Hikam or wisdom sayings, have been extracted from the Quran and the Hadith, are so rich in meaning, that the people of knowledge throughout the years have studied them in depth and have greatly benefitted from them.
It has even been said that “if it were permissible to pray with anything other than the Quran, then it would have been the aphorisms of Ibn Ata'illah qaddas Allahu sirru” Although this may be an exaggeration, yet it signifies the value of these sayings and their benefit.
The hikam is divided into three parts:
The First part is about the topic of Tawheed and its intricate details;
The second part revolves around conduct and self purification;
The Third part delves into the manner of people with their Lord.
There are about in total 260 wise saying in the hikam.
Which Commentaries to study of the Hikam
Because the Hikam is rich deep in meaning one needs commentary to understand each wisdom, there are books of commentary on top of commentary about the Hikam each at different levels. To make it easier which books should one start with, Sidi Ibn Abbad ar-Rundi commentary of the Hikam would be the first, then al-Qutb Sidi Ahmed Ibn ‘Ajiba’s ‘Iqadh al-himam fi sharh al-Hikam’ and then Sidi Ahmed Zarruq’s commentaries and there about 20 or so just by Sidi Ahmed Zarruq.
The Fath-'Spiritual Opening' of Sidi Ahmed Ibn 'Ajiba qaddas Allahu sirru from the Hikam.
An interesting point is that al-Qutb Sidi Ahmed Ibn 'Ajiba qaddas Allahu sirru writes in his 'autobiography-Farasah'-(there is a English translation of the Farasah of al-Qutb Sidi Ahmed Ibn 'Ajiba qaddas Allahu sirru) that the opening he experienced at the beginning of his life as a mystic came from studying the Hikam along with Ibn 'Abbād’s by then venerable commentary.
1st Read Sidi Ibn Abbad ar-Rundi qaddas Allahu sirru commentary of the Hikam as a intro.
2nd Then Sidi Ibn ‘Ajiba’s qaddas Allahu sirru (the Darqawi Qutb) commentary of the Hikam called ‘Iqadh al-himam fi sharh al-Hikam’ (The awakening of spiritual ambitions: a commentary on the Wisdoms).
An example from Sidi Ibn Ata’illah’s qaddas Allahu sirru Hikam:
“Beneficial knowledge is that which expands the breast with its rays, and by it the veils of the heart are lifted.”
Shaykh Ibn `Abbad qaddas Allahu sirru says in his commentary on the Hikam; “Beneficial knowledge is the knowledge of Allah, His attributes, His names, and the knowledge by which one knows how to submit to Him and act properly in regards to His favours. This is the knowledge whose rays pervade the breast… lifting from the heart its veils and dispelling all doubts and misgivings.
Imam Busiri qaddas Allahu sirru Shadilli - Qasida Burdah
Yes Imam Busiri’s Qasida is a Shadhili secret and he his Shaykh was Shaykh Ibn ata'illah who was the 2nd Shaykh down in silsilah from Imam Shadhili qaddas Allahu sirru
Sidi Ibn Battuta and Hizb Bahr
The Greatest Traveler of all time Ibn battuta read Hizb Bahr alot and visits maqam of the Sufis.
The Greatest Traveler of all time, Sidi Ibn Battuta was given the Hizbul Bahr in his travels he visited the Fuqara of Sidi Imam Shadhili qaddas Allahu sirru and visited Sidi Yaqut al-`Arshi al-Shadhili qaddas Allahu sirru who was a student of Shaykh Abul Abbas Al Mursi.
(To my understanding he was given the ijaza of the Hizb Bahr from Shaykh Abul Abbas Al Mursi qaddas Allahu sirru while on a boat or he took it from Sidi Yaqut al-`Arshi...) What is known is that Sidi Ibn Battuta would also visit the Tomb of Imam Shadhili qaddas Alahu sirru too, many times and used the Hizbul Bahr on his journeys for protection in one of my previous posts.
Later that night my thoughts took me on a journey, they took me into the meanings of the Hizbul Bahr (as ive written a commentary already).
My thoughts impressed on Surah Mariyam that starts with 5 Spiritual letters of (Kaf, Ha, Ya, 'Ayn, Sad) and that Surah Mariyam is read by pregnant women to help them on an easier and safer journey of child birth.
For a baby is in the (Sea) of her mothers Womb! That is a baby is travelling in Sea of the Tomb and into the Sea of world. The womb is a vessel, and Surah Mariyam's Holy letters are used as a Protection for the journey for the child, the same Opening letters are used in Hizbul Bahr, to travel through Dunya.
Then later I picked by one of my Sufi books by Shaykh Muzzafar Ozak that also mentions the spiritual meanings of each Surah of the Qur'an, and it says about Surah Mariyam that it is read for Rizq and Protection thus another spiritual dimension of Surah Mariyam being learnt and the beginning letters the 5 Spiritual letters of Surah Mariyam are used in Hizbul Bahr for Protection too.
Opening even more to me a labyrinth of thoughts each creating a myriad of meanings each having its journey within my breast-(Sadr heart).
Sidi Ibn Battuta thought it was that important enough to include the prayer - Hizbul Bahr in his Travel, he notes this in his book!
Its also worth mentioning the great Sidi Ibn Abbad Rundi al-Shadhili qaddas Allahu sirru (1333–1390) lived at the same time as Ibn Battuta (1307-1377) and writes in his Letters to the Fuqara about using Hizbul Bahr of Imam Shadhili qaddas Allahu sirru and praises the Hizbul Bahr's benefits lavishly.
Sidi Ibn Abbad's letters are the 1st book you need to read to understand the Hikam of Sidi Ibn ibn 'Ata allah qaddas Allahu sirru as his letters are a commentary of the Hikam of Sidi ibn 'Ata allah qaddas Allahu sirru.
Dala'il Khayrat of Imam Jazuli qaddas Allahu sirru.
Daily Dala'il Khayrat khatm is enough in place of a Shaykh when there is no Shaykh and when facing problems. Thus increase ones tawwajju towards salawat and drink from its heavenly Haudh al-Kawthar. Salawat is like drinking from the Haudh-Cistern of Sayyiduna Rasulilah peace be upon him) on earth. (The water of this Haudh-Cistern will come from the river of al-Kawthar which is in Paradise, hence it is called the Cistern of al-Kawthar)
The whole Dala'il Khayrat is full of Gems, Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds and more, some just dazzle more but they are all every expensive in the Eyes of Allah. When you read Dala'il al-Khayrat treat every salawat with that honour and respect you give expensive stones for then your heart will feel its wealth and soon it will be dazzling in Allah's Eyes.
The Dala'il al Khayrat is (one of the four Gems of the Shadhili Gems) that dazzle the soul with (Anwar-spiritual illumination) and gives quick access to (Fath-Spiritual Openings) and furnishes the soul for Jannah. A more detail article has been written about both Hizbul Bahr and Dalail Khayat by me.
Hizbul Bahr of Imam Shadhili qaddas-allahu sirrahu
Imam Shadhili said; Teach Hizbul Bahr to your Children for it contains Allah's Greatest Name,so is the General ijaza to read it too.
Hizbul Bahr has many Jalali-(Majestic) verses of Surah Ya-sin, Ya-sin isn't just the Heart of the Quran it's the Sword of Duas.
Hizbul Bahr is effective based on timings more example at; Fajr For Dunya Rizq and Asr for Ruhani Rizq evening for extra Protection
Hizbul Bahr is Defence-(action of defending or protection) while is Hizbul Nasr Offence-(action of attacking) big difference!
The Hizbul Bahr is both a Hirz-(Protection) and can be used as Hisaar-(Fortress) for safety, If blowing and hand movements are used.
The Difference with a (Hirz-Protection) and a (Hisaar-Fortress) is using Hand Movements and (Nafth-Blowing) which then creates a Spiritual Barrier or (Protection Circle-Dairaa). Also see Shadhili’s Hizbul-Fath.
Hizbul Bahr is used for Protection against any harm, Jinn, Magic, Enemies, Evil eye, and for the fulfilment of every Lawful Need, Aim and Ambition.
Imam Shadhili said about the Hizb ul Bahr:
"Litany of the Sea By Allah, I did not utter it [the Litany of the Sea] except as it came from the Prophet of Allah Swallallahu Alayhi Wasallam, from whose instruction I learned it. "Guard it;'
He said to me, "for it contains the Ism al-'A'dham - Greatest name of Allah:"-
It is not recited in any place without security reigning there. If it had been with the inhabitants of Baghdad, the Tatars would not have taken the city. On his death bed Imam Shadhili gave Naseeha-counsel to recite his Litany of the Sea (Hizb ul Bahr) often, and he said, “Teach it to your children for the Ism al-'Adhim - The Greatest name of Allah is in it.”
Imam Abul-Hasan Shadhili qaddas-allahu sirrahu, saying about Hizbul-Bahr and benefits:
1. A place where my Hizb (i.e. Hizbul-Bahr) is recited will be protected from mischiefs and evils.
2. One, who recites it to protect himself from the cruelty of an oppressor, will be protected.
3. One who recites it after every five times prayers, will be guarded from the accidents of the time, he will be rich and he will attain good fortune in his movements.
4. One who recites it in the first moment of Friday (i.e. sun rising) will be bestowed peace.
5. A house where this litany is recited will be protected from fire.
6.I f this written litany is hung on a dead body, it will be protected from fierce animals and birds.
The House of Protection Frame using aspects of Hizbul Bahr
The Above is can used used as a House of Protection Frame. Its hung up. Specific verses from Imam Shadhili's qaddas Allahu sirru Hizbul Bahr (Litany of the sea). its meaning is below;
Meaning: 'In the Name of Allah is our door, by His blessings is our walls, Ya-Sin is our roof, Kaf-Ha-Ya-‘Ayn-Sad is our sufficiency, Ha-Mim ‘Ayn-Sin-Qaf is our protection'.
The arabic is:
Bismillahi, babuna Tabaraka, hitanuna Ya seen, saqfuna Kaaf Haa Ya 'Ain Sad, kifayatuna Haa Meem 'Ain Seen Qaaf himayatuna.
Another example of Hizbul Bahr is using it for a both Hirz-(Protection) and can be used as Hisaar-(Fortress) for Safety If Blowing on hands and using movements are used.
An example is using; Kaaf Haa Ya 'Ain Sad, kifayatuna Haa Meem 'Ain Seen Qaaf himayatuna. In Dua with Hand Movements and blowing towards an unpleasant Officer or Boss or nasty person, to leave to. I have many very detailed articles about Hizbul bahr talking about various aspects of the Hizbul Bahr that require articles in their own right to be published. And inshallah the updated collated version will be updated later. inshallah.
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