These panels contain devotional Islamic litany, specifically centered on As-Salat wa al-Salam (blessings and peace) upon Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The text is highly structured, utilizing rhythmic prose and poetic couplets. It belongs to a Sufi tradition, likely the Chishtia or a related South Asian order, as indicated by the mentions of specific spiritual lineages and the "Ahmadul Haqq" reference at the bottom.
Structure and Symbolism
The layout uses distinct geometric borders and calligraphic talismans. The central vertical shapes resemble a stylized Dhu'l-Fiqar (the bifurcated sword) or a "Staff" motif common in devotional posters. These symbols act as visual anchors for the "Huruf al-Muqatta'at" (disjointed letters from the Quran) such as Alif-Lam-Mim and Ha-Mim, which are viewed as holding esoteric spiritual power.
Primary Content
The right panel is titled Ruh al-Anwar (The Spirit of Lights). It focuses on the attributes of the Divine and the Prophet (ﷺ), using repetitive phrasing known as Zikr.
Attributes: It lists names like Al-Mawla (The Protector) and An-Nasir (The Helper).
The "Wara" Couplets: A significant portion uses the suffix "-al Wara" (meaning "of creation" or "mankind"), such as Habib al-Wara (Beloved of Creation) and Shafi' al-Wara (Intercessor of Creation). This emphasizes the Prophet's (ﷺ) role as a mercy to all existence.
The left panel, titled As-Salat wa al-Salam, is a formal litany of salutations.
Salutations: It features a grid of rhythmic greetings: "Salatun ya Ghawth al-Alam 'alayka" (Blessings upon you, O Succor of the World).
Spiritual Titles: The text addresses the Prophet (ﷺ) through cosmic titles like Qutb al-Alam (Pivot of the World) and Noor al-Alameen (Light of the Worlds).
Linguistic and Social Context
The base language is Arabic for the prayers, but the marginalia and the attribution at the bottom are in Urdu. The text mentions "Mawlana Sheikh Musa Ahmad al-Haqq," identifying him as the compiler or the spiritual authority behind this specific arrangement. The bottom text mentions "Jam'iyat al-Ushshaq" (The Society of Lovers), a common name for Sufi circles dedicated to the intense love and veneration of the Prophet (ﷺ).
This document is a dual-paneled devotional poster (Awwal and Thani) containing a collection of Salawat (blessings) and Dua (supplications). The text is primarily Arabic, with Urdu footnotes identifying the author as Mawlana Sheikh Musa Ahmad al-Haqq.
The translation below captures the core liturgical content, focusing on the rhythmic and symbolic nature of the prose.
Right Panel: Ruh al-Anwar (Spirit of Lights)
Heading: Ruh al-Anwar with the Disjointed Letters (Muqatta'at) of the Quran.
Opening: He is the Master. High is Allah, the True King. Muhammad (ﷺ) is the Messenger of Allah. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, and his companions.
Central Litany (The Attributes):
O Noble One, the Master, the Sufficient, the Helper.
The Intercessor of Creation, O Helper of Creation.
The Beloved of Creation, O Beloved of Creation.
The Heir of Creation, O Trustee of Creation.
The Grasper of Creation, O Repairer of Creation.
The Light of Creation, O Guided One of Creation.
The Form-Giver of Creation, O Firm One of Creation.
The King of Creation, O All-Knowing of Creation.
The Splendor of Creation, O Hidden One of Creation.
The Manifestation of Creation, O Most High of Creation.
The Divine Attributes (Bottom Right):
He is the King, the Ancient, the Eternal, the Patient. The Truth has arrived; the Falsehood has vanished. He is the First, the Last, the Manifest, the Hidden. He is the Master, He is Allah, the One.
Left Panel: As-Salat wa al-Salam (Blessings and Peace)
Heading: In the Matter of Blessings and Peace.
Opening Invocation: Light of the Worlds, Knower of the Secrets of the Two Worlds, Sultan of the Two Worlds, Honor of the Worlds, Sheikh of the Active Ones, the One, the Living, the Eternal.
The Grid of Salutations:
Blessings be upon you, O Succor of the World.
Blessings be upon you, O Refuge of the World.
Blessings of Allah and Peace of Allah be upon you.
Blessings be upon you, O Aid of those seeking help.
Succor me, O my Noble one, O my Merciful one.
Blessings be upon you, O Greatest Pivot (Qutb).
The Closing Salutations (Left Column):
Peace be upon you, O Pivot of the World.
Peace be upon you, O Refuge of the World.
Peace of the Creation and the World be upon you.
Peace be upon you, O Most Merciful.
Peace be upon you, O Helper of Creation.
Peace be upon you, O Beloved of the Noble One.
Technical and Authorial Notes (Bottom Text)
Lineage and Author:
The text identifies the compiler as Qibla Baba Huzoor Azam, the sign of Rahmani, our Master Sheikh Musa Ahmad al-Haqq Siddiqui Hanafi al-Chishti al-Qadiri.
The Organization:
Issued by the Jam’iyat al-Ushshaq (The Society of Lovers) from the scholars of the Musawwi lineage.
Closing Prayer:
"O Allah, accept this from us and make it a provision for us in the Hereafter. He is the Best Master and the Best Helper."
Symbolic Elements
The disjointed letters (e.g., Alif-Lam-Mim, Ya-Sin, Ha-Mim) and the numeric codes (1133, 5, 92) interspersed throughout are used as Ta'wiz (spiritual ciphers) intended for protection and the attainment of "Barakah" (blessing).