Allahumma inna narzuqu min fadlika. (O Allah, we ask for provision from Your bounty.)
Imam al-Haddad lived during a period of political decline and foreign encroachment in the Hadhramaut valley (modern-day Yemen). The Muslim community faced internal strife and external threats. It is said that Imam al-Haddad composed Hizb al-Nasr during a time of acute danger, teaching it to his students as a spiritual shield. The litany was intended to be recited collectively or individually when a believer felt overwhelmed, vulnerable, or in need of divine intervention.
Wa ajirna min khizyi-d-dunya wa 'adhabil-akhira. (And protect us from the disgrace of this world and the punishment of the Hereafter.)
: Imam Abdullah ibn Alawi al-Haddad (d. 1720 CE), a renowned scholar and "renewer" of faith from Tarim, Yemen. hizb nasr imam haddad
From a critical perspective:
Note: A different "Hizb an-Nasr" also exists, authored by Imam Abul Hassan al-Shadhili , which is also widely recited for similar purposes of victory and divine aid.
: Calling upon Allah's 99 names to overcome opponents and scatter the unity of oppressors. Allahumma inna narzuqu min fadlika
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: The prayer is specifically intended for seeking divine help against adversaries and negative forces. Scholars like Shaykh Faraz Rabbani have recommended it for the oppressed in conflict zones worldwide.
In the rich tradition of Islamic spirituality, particularly within the Ba 'Alawi tariqa, the reliance on spiritual litanies (wird) and supplications (du'a) is paramount. Among the most potent and revered of these is the , or the "Litany of Victory," authored by the great sage and reviver of the 12th century Hijri, Imam Abdullah bin Alawi al-Haddad (1044–1132 AH / 1634–1720 CE). It is said that Imam al-Haddad composed Hizb
It serves as a shield for those facing unfair treatment in their personal, professional, or societal lives.
It is a specialized supplication composed by saints and masters of the spiritual path to seek Allah’s protection, aid, and victory over oppressors, internal desires (nafs), and external adversaries.