The Orison and the Observance
The Spiritual Instruction of the Prophet Muḥammad and his Noble Descendants
A Parallel English-Arabic Text Compiled and Translated by Sayyid Amjad H. Shah Naqavi
Compiled and translated from a vast corpus of Islamic spiritual sources, a unique genre of devotional literature in Arabic, The Orison and the Observance: The Spiritual Instruction of the Prophet Muḥammad and his Noble Descendants gathers the most profound glorifications, invocations, and supplications for the religious calendar. The Dean of The Shīʿah Institute, Dr Sayyid Amjad H. Shah Naqavi draws upon the treasury of the House of Prophethood from the renowned compilations of al-Shaykh al-Ṭūsī (d. 460/1067), al-Sayyid Ibn Ṭāwūs (d. 646/1266) and al-Shaykh al-Kafʿamī (d. 905/1499–1500) amongst others, to produce an English translation which reflects the intimate register of communion with the divine. Dr Shah Naqavi’s compilation is a valuable contribution to the spiritual heritage of Islam and an indispensable resource for anyone with an interest in spirituality.