Sahifa Alawiya By: Amirul Mo-mineen Ali Ibne Abi Talib (a.s.)

Sahifa Alawiya By: Amirul Mo-mineen Ali Ibne Abi Talib (a.s.)

The collection Sahifa Alawiya By: Amirul Mo-mineen Ali Ibne Abi Talib (a.s.) represents a treasury of supplications and moral reflections attributed to Imam ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib (ʿa), known by his honorific title Amīr al-Muʾminīn (Commander of the Faithful). These heartfelt invocations reveal the Imam’s profound spiritual intimacy with God and his call for believers to embody humility, sincerity, and divine awareness in every aspect of life.

About the Book

Sahifa Alawiya stands as one of the earliest and most authentic Shīʿī compilations of devotional prayers, reflecting the same devotional spirit as Sahīfa al-Sajjādīyah of Imam Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn (ʿa). Through eloquent expression and luminous theology, the text conveys themes of repentance, gratitude, trust in divine mercy, and yearning for spiritual perfection. Each supplication opens a window into the moral and metaphysical vision of Imam ʿAlī (ʿa), offering readers a living guide to faith and worship. The compilation draws upon early Shīʿī sources transmitted through hadith (prophetic tradition) and classical spiritual narration.

What You Will Discover

• A curated selection of supplications attributed to Imam ʿAlī (ʿa).
• Insights into the Imam’s devotional and theological teachings.
• Expressions of divine love, humility, and moral awareness.
• Thematic commentary connecting each supplication to Qurʾānic principles.
• Parallels between Sahifa Alawiya and other classical Shīʿī prayer texts.
• Linguistic and spiritual explanations that illuminate the depth of the Imam’s eloquence.

About the Author

The prayers in Sahifa Alawiya are attributed to Imam ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib (ʿa), the first Imam of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhim al-salām — “peace be upon them”). They were carefully preserved by early transmitters of hadith (prophetic tradition) and later compiled by Shīʿī scholars devoted to safeguarding the heritage of the Imams. Contemporary editors have maintained fidelity to these authentic sources, ensuring accessibility for modern readers.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for readers who wish to cultivate a deeper connection with God through the luminous prayers of Imam ʿAlī (ʿa) and to understand devotion as a path toward inner purity and divine closeness.