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The Book of Wisdom In his Preface, Imam Abdullah Alwi Alhaddad wrote “I became very determined to record whatever had come to mind, adding to that all that would pass subsequently, Allah willing, depending on Allah, relying upon Him, desirous of what is with Him seeking sanctuary with Him, “Whoever holds firmly to Allah, then Allah will show him a way that is straight.” (Surah 3 ala Imran Verse 101) May Allah make our intention useful and our hearts pure. Author: Imam Abdullah Alwi Alhaddad Translator: Maqam Imam Alhaddad Editor: Abdulkader Ali Esa Alhadad Contributor: Ali Esa Abdulkader Alhadad and the Charity of Esa Abdulkader Ahmad Alhadad The original Imam Abdullah Alwi Al-Haddad’s manuscripts in Arabic were recompiled into books by Habib Ali Esa Abdulkader Al-Haddad in the 1970s in two volumes. Subsequently, a team led by Habib Ali re-edited and reprinted them into a Collection [Silsilah] of eleven books. Over the years, various inspired parties translated, published and re-distributed them. The Author, Imam Abdullah Alwi Al-Haddad, was born in Subair, a small suburb overside and east of Tarim, Hadhramaut, South Yemen, on the night 5 Safar 1044 after Hijrah (30 July 1634). He passed away on Tuesday, 7 Dzulqaedah 1132 Hijrah (9 September 1720) and was buried in a simple grave at the graveyard of Zanbal in Tarim. May Allah show mercy on him and reward him abundantly. The Custodian or Maqam Imam Alhaddad is based in Hawi Tarim Hadramaut Yemen. The Charity of Esa Abdulkader Ahmad Alhadad supports the Maqam and managed the legacy of Imam Alhaddad by preserving his books and continuing with his teachings. This translation of “ The Book of Wisdom ” features: one of eleven books in the Imam Abdullah Alwi Alhaddad collection called Silsilah of Imam Alhaddad from the original Arabic Manuscript belonging to the Custodian or Maqam of Imam Alhaddad, collected and preserved by his descendant Ali Esa Abdulkader Alhadad in 1971.