Hizbul Azam (mukhtasar)

The ‘ulama and muhaddithin

conferred a great favour upon us by producing

various compilations of supplications, choosing

from the hundreds that are to be found in the

treasure of ahadith. One such compilation is Al-

Hizb Al-A‘zam(الحزب الاعظم), compiled by Mulla ‘Ali Al-Qari It

is divided into seven parts, one for each day of the

week, in order to facilitate regular recitation with

ease. This compilation was part of the ma‘mulat

(prescribed practices) of the great luminary in

the field of tazkiyah and ihsan, Shaykh-al-Hadith

Hadrat Mawlana Muhammad Zakariyya.

I request and urge all my brothers and sisters to include this compilation in their daily practices and read it with regularity. lnsha'allah, they will reap unimaginable benefits in both worlds, as any practice carried out with continuity, however small, is very much beloved to the Creator.

How Often Should You Read the Abridged Al-Hizb Al-A‘zam (مختصر الحزب الاعظم)?

1. If possible, read the complete book daily.

2. If not, read one part daily.

3. During auspicious nights and days and blessed places, e.g. ‘Arafat, Laylat-ul-Qadr, etc. try to read the complete book.