دلائل الخيرات وشوارق الأنوار في الصلاة على النبي المختار

By Muḥammad ibn Sulaymān Jazūlī

Book Description

This remarkable collection of prayers represents one of Islam's most cherished spiritual treasures, compiled by the renowned Moroccan Sufi scholar Muhammad al-Jazuli in the 15th century. The work emerged from a profound encounter that transformed the author's understanding of devotional practice, when a spiritually gifted young woman demonstrated the power of constant prayer through a miraculous event involving pure water flowing from a well.

Inspired by this experience, al-Jazuli dedicated himself to gathering prayers and litanies that invoke divine blessings upon Prophet Muhammad. His compilation became the first major work in Islamic history to systematically collect such devotional expressions, drawing from Islamic scripture to emphasize the spiritual importance of seeking God's blessings for the Prophet.

The collection offers readers a pathway to deepen their spiritual connection through the practice of sending prayers "by the number of breaths and heartbeats." Al-Jazuli's devotion to this work was so complete that he traveled to Medina, where he would recite the entire collection twice daily at the Prophet's tomb.

This enduring work continues to serve traditional Muslims worldwide as a testament of spiritual love and longing. For contemporary seekers, it provides access to centuries-old wisdom about the transformative power of consistent prayer and devotional practice, offering a structured approach to cultivating reverence and spiritual awareness through time-tested Islamic traditions.