Yanābī‘ al-Mawaddat (The Springs of Affection) is a renowned classical work authored by the eminent Sunni scholar Shaykh Sulaymān ibn Ibrāhīm al-Qundūzī al-Ḥanafī (d. 1294 AH). The book holds a distinguished place in Islamic literature due to its extensive collection of narrations, historical accounts, and virtues related to the Ahl al-Bayt (the blessed family of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Written with scholarly precision and a spirit of devotion, the book gathers traditions from well-recognized Sunni sources to highlight the lofty status of Imam Ali (a.s.), Sayyida Fatima (s.a.), and the Twelve Imams (a.s.). It emphasizes their spiritual authority, moral excellence, and the Prophet’s instruction to love and follow his purified household.
The title Yanābī‘ al-Mawaddat metaphorically reflects its purpose: to serve as a “spring” from which readers can draw love, knowledge, and understanding of the Prophet’s family. With its rich references, meticulous documentation, and balanced approach, the book has become an important bridge between Sunni and Shia scholarship.
For students of Islamic history, lovers of the Ahl al-Bayt, and seekers of spiritual insight, this book remains a timeless source of guidance, unity, and heartfelt reverence.
