The Necklace of Pearls: The MaWLID of Our Leigelady Fatima Al Zahra

by Al-Sayyid Muhammad bin Hasan bin Alawi al-Haddad

Necklace Of Fatima al-Zahra (Poetic Biography) #6661 0B6 HB 209pp Sakina Publishing, By Imam al-Haddad, Iqd ul-Luli,The Mawlid Of Our Liegelady Iqd ul-Luli, Necklace of Pearls by Al-Sayyid Muhammad bin Hasan bin Alawi al-Haddad is a poetic biography of the honourable and venerated Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra’, the daughter of the Messenger of Allah (peace & blessings be upon him). The author illustrates this blessed biography chronologically, depicting the main events of her life, completing each chapter with a prayer for our Liegelady and a salutation upon the Prophet and his Household. The translator, who has studied tasawwuf for over 20 years with Shaykh Muhammad Sadiq, has included the unique perspective of Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra’ reaffirming her exalted status as taught by the Lordly scholars and Gnostics. A Detailed Introduction Including Poems In Praise Of Sayyida Fatima (R.A.). Followed By The Beautifully Presented Mawlid In Arabic & English. Translated From Arabic With Introduction By Rizwana Sayed (B.A. Hons Arabic, M.A. Islamic Studies From The University Of London, SOAS)

209 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2015

Reviews

[sanix · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Necklace of Light for the Soul

Necklace of Pearls: The Mawlid of Our Liegelady Fatima al-Zahra is not merely a book—it is an offering of love, a garland of devotion strung with reverence and نور. Each page feels like a pearl gently placed upon the heart, illuminating the life of Sayyida Fatima (ʿalayhā al-salām) with grace, tenderness, and profound spiritual depth.

The prose carries the fragrance of praise and longing, weaving together her virtues, her struggles, and her unmatched station with an elegance that feels both intimate and awe-inspiring. This mawlid does not rush through her story; it lingers, allowing the reader to sit in reflection, humility, and deep admiration for the daughter of the Prophet ﷺ, the mother of light, and the embodiment of patience and purity.

What makes this book especially moving is how it softens the heart. It invites tears without sorrow and reverence without distance. You walk away not only knowing more about Fatima al-Zahra (ʿalayhā al-salām), but loving her more—feeling closer to her, inspired to emulate even a fraction of her character.

This is a book to be read slowly, aloud, perhaps on blessed nights, perhaps when the soul feels heavy and in need of reminding. A true necklace of pearls—timeless, luminous, and priceless. Highly recommended for anyone seeking spiritual intimacy, reflection, and love for the Ahl al-Bayt.