God Spoke Words Not Recited in the Mihrab

Author: Ahmed El-Manzalawi

Words not recited in the mihrab, but echoed in broken souls, mending them; not chanted by voices, but whispered by spirits in solitude with sincere intentions. These are the sacred traditions (Hadith Qudsi) — moments of closeness, messages of affection, and divine pronouncements of mercy, in which God speaks to His servants about Himself and about them: about His mercy that preceded His wrath, about His kindness to those who stumbled, His closeness to those who turned to Him, and His embrace of those who knocked on His door with a broken heart. This book is a gentle elucidation that brings the meaning closer without stripping it bare, and reveals the significance without dissecting the text. It gathers insights that rectify thought, rare gems that revive faith, and adornments that beautify the soul. It is an attempt to understand the divine discourse with the understanding of a humble worshiper. It is an attentive listening to the sacred word, and a devout hearkening to what God has said, hoping that the word will find its place, becoming a guiding beacon, an illuminating light, a companion on the path of servitude, and a solace in the loneliness of the journey.