The Book of Counsels, the author’s largest work, was declared by Imam al-Haddad to be easy, clear, intelligible to the reader posessed of understanding, and sufficient.” And that it contained the essence of the Ihya,’ Ghazali’s famous magnum opus.

"Dr. Badawi was a student of a direct descendent of Shaykh Abdallah al-Haddad (RA), Habib Ahmad Mashur al-Haddad (RA). Those of us fortunate enough to have known him personally consider him a realized spiritual master and sanctified soul, and none can sanctify save Allah . . . This book is a compelling testimony to the spiritual power and influence of the sanctified soul on the world. It is perhaps more importantly for us a step toward re-introducing the desperately needed path of sanctification."
                   – Shaykh Hamza Yusuf

"At a time when the Muslim world is suffering from false teachings being spread by extremists, the message of al-Haddad offers a precious means of return to the high ethical and spiritual standards of classical Islam. The publication of this important book should prove a milestone on the way of furthering that blessed effort."
                  – T. J. Winter