To what extent is the book "Al-Hikam Al-Ata'iyyah" attributed to Ibn Ata' Allah Al-Sakandari authentic, and does it contain any Sharia violations?
The "Al-Hikam al-Ata'iyya" has been reviewed and found to contain good, but it is characterized by generality, ambiguity, and brevity, reaching the point of enigma. It requires explanation to be beneficial.
Ibn Ata' Allah al-Sakandari, the author of "Al-Hikam al-Ata'iyya," was a Shadhili Sufi scholar and one of Ibn Taymiyyah's staunchest opponents.
For books on spiritual purification (tazkiyat al-nafs) and asceticism (zuhd), it is recommended to read the collections of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and the sayings of the righteous predecessors (Salaf As-Salihin), such as: " al-Targhib wa al-Tarhib," "Riyad as-Salihin," and "Al-Zuhd" by Ibn al-Mubarak and Imam Ahmad. There are also other books praised by Sunni scholars, such as: "Al-Fawa'id" by Ibn al-Qayyim, and "Madarij al-Salikin."
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