Awraad-ul-Fatehah
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| Author | Mir Syed Ali Hamdani |
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| Language | Farsi |
Awraad-ul-Fatehah (Persian: اوراد فتحیه, lit. 'Prayers of Victory') also known as Aurad-e-Fatiha is an Arabic-language collection of supplicatory prayers and litanies attributed to Mir Syed Ali Hamadani (1314–1384 CE), a prominent Sufi saint, scholar, and missionary of the Kubrawiya order. Known as Shah-e-Hamadan in Kashmir, Hamadani composed these prayers to promote spiritual devotion and divine remembrance (dhikr), focusing on the unity of God (tawhid) and His attributes. Recited daily in Kashmiri mosques and Sufi gatherings, the text is a cornerstone of the region’s Islamic devotional practices and a key element of Hamadani's spiritual legacy.
Mir Syed Ali Hamadani, a Persian Sufi, significantly influenced Kashmir’s religious, cultural, and economic landscape during his visits in the 1370s.[1]
He authored numerous works, including Zakhirat-ul-Muluk (on governance) and Risalah Maktubaat (letters), with Awraad-ul-Fatehah being his most widely practiced devotional text.[2]
Composed during his travels in Central and South Asia, the prayers reflect his Kubrawiya emphasis on spiritual discipline and communal worship.[3]
Content
Awraad-ul-Fatehah consists of prayers and litanies, primarily centered on Surah Al-Fatiha (the Quran’s opening chapter) and other supplications.[4][5]
Its key themes include:
• Affirmation of tawhid and reflection on divine attributes.
• Spiritual purification through structured dhikr.
• Accessible guidance for daily worship, suitable for Sufi disciples and lay Muslims.
The text is praised for its intellectual and spiritual depth, blending mystical insights with practical devotion, making it integral to Kashmiri religious life.[6][7]