In Sufi traditions, while anyone may recite it for its general benefits, students often seek ijaza (spiritual permission) from a teacher to unlock the specific "secrets" and concentrated blessings of the litany.
The (The Litany of Victory) is a powerful devotional prayer composed by Imam ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Alawi al-Haddad (1634–1719 CE), a renowned Yemeni scholar and saint from the Ba 'Alawi Sufi tradition. It is widely recited throughout the Muslim world, particularly within the Shadhili and Ba 'Alawi orders, for protection and divine assistance . 1. Author: Imam al-Haddad hizb nasr imam haddad
The title translates to "The Prayer of Victory". It is primarily a supplication asking for from both external enemies (physical threats or oppression) and internal enemies (spiritual harms like envy, the evil eye, or personal ego). Key themes within the prayer include: In Sufi traditions, while anyone may recite it