Haddad ((free)) — Ratib Al

The Litany of Imam Abdallah bin Alawi al-Haddad

The Ratib is considered a masterpiece of Arabic liturgical literature. Its flow, rhythm, and choice of words facilitate ease of memorization and recitation, even for non-Arabic speakers, which has contributed to its enduring popularity compared to longer, more complex litanies. ratib al haddad

The Ratib al-Haddad (often referred to simply as Al-Ratib ) is one of the most celebrated and widely recited litanies in the Muslim world, particularly within the Shafi’i school of thought and the Ba ‘Alawi Sufi order. Authored in the late 17th century by the Yemeni scholar and saint Imam Abdullah bin Alawi al-Haddad, the text serves as a comprehensive manual of remembrance ( Dhikr ). This report outlines the biography of the author, the historical circumstances of the text’s creation, its structural composition, and its continuing role in contemporary spiritual practice. The Litany of Imam Abdallah bin Alawi al-Haddad