The Land of the Lovers (Sahifeh Sajjadieh) / Volume 1

The Land of the Lovers (Sahifeh Sajjadieh) / Volume 1

Imam ʿAlī ibn al-Ḥusayn al-Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhi al-salām — “peace be upon him”)—the fourth Imam of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa)—gave humanity one of Islam’s most profound devotional masterpieces: al-Ṣaḥīfa al-Sajjādīyah. Known as Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn (“the ornament of the worshippers”), he transformed prayer into a living language of love between the servant and the Divine. His supplications teach that true closeness to God is achieved through humility, repentance, and gratitude, each act of devotion reflecting ṣabr (patient endurance) and spiritual awareness.

About the Book

The Land of the Lovers (Sahifeh Sajjadieh) / Volume 1 opens the first part of a spiritual commentary on al-Ṣaḥīfa al-Sajjādīyah, exploring the universal themes of faith, mercy, and repentance found within the Imam’s supplications. Drawing on authoritative Shīʿī sources such as al-Kāfī, Bihār al-Anwār, and classical commentaries on the text, this volume highlights how Imam Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn’s (ʿa) prayers guide the believer from reflection to transformation. Through accessible interpretation, it presents al-Ṣaḥīfa as a living school of theology, ethics, and divine love.

What You Will Discover

• Reflections on the spiritual depth of Imam Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn’s (ʿa) supplications.
• Teachings from al-Ṣaḥīfa al-Sajjādīyah emphasizing gratitude, repentance, and hope.
• Hadith (prophetic and Imamic traditions) illustrating humility, mercy, and devotion.
• Insights on Imamate (divinely appointed leadership) as manifested in prayer and spiritual guidance.
• Perspectives on how al-Ṣaḥīfa al-Sajjādīyah continues to shape Shīʿī worship and ethics today.

About the Author

The compiler of The Land of the Lovers (Sahifeh Sajjadieh) / Volume 1 brings together devotional commentary and scholarly interpretation rooted in Shīʿī sources. By balancing spiritual reflection with textual analysis, the work reveals al-Ṣaḥīfa al-Sajjādīyah as not merely a historical text—but as a timeless dialogue of love, repentance, and divine remembrance.

Who Is This Book For?

For readers seeking to experience the depth of Imam ʿAlī ibn al-Ḥusayn al-Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn’s (ʿa) prayers, and for all who wish to draw closer to God through the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa) and the spiritual legacy of al-Ṣaḥīfa al-Sajjādīyah.