That’s a very good observation 👍. Many printed editions of Al-Ḥikam al-ʿAṭāʾiyyah differ in length because some publishers stop at a certain number of ḥikam (like your copy ending at 74), while others include all ~264 ḥikam.
Since you want a list according to themes, I’ll provide a thematic outline (based on traditional commentaries such as Ibn ʿAjībah, Ibn ʿAbbād, and Zarrūq). You can then match your 74 ḥikam to these categories.
Thematic Breakdown of Al-Ḥikam
1. On Tawḥīd and Divine Will
- Affirming that nothing happens without Allah’s decree.
- Warning against reliance on one’s own planning.
- Understanding that Allah’s will precedes human effort.
2. On Intention and Sincerity
- Actions are valued by intention, not by form.
- Do not seek reward from creation; seek it from the Creator.
- The danger of hypocrisy and seeking reputation.
3. On Actions and Worship
- Reliance on Allah, not on the act itself.
- Worship is a gift, not a result of one’s own power.
- Balance between fear and hope in worship.
4. On Spiritual Striving (Mujāhadah)
- Struggle against the nafs (ego).
- Patience in trials and detachment from desires.
- Recognizing the role of hardship in spiritual growth.
5. On Trust (Tawakkul) and Contentment
- True reliance on Allah brings peace.
- Contentment with Allah’s decree (riḍā).
- Letting go of anxiety over provision and future outcomes.
6. On Knowledge (‘Ilm) and Light (Nūr)
- Knowledge is a light placed in the heart.
- Outer knowledge is incomplete without inner realization.
- Warning against pride in knowledge without practice.
7. On Spiritual States (Aḥwāl) and Stations (Maqāmāt)
- Alternation between expansion (bast) and constriction (qabḍ).
- Recognizing tests as a sign of Allah’s attention.
- Importance of patience in difficult states.
8. On Love and Nearness to Allah
- Allah chooses whom He loves.
- The sweetness of dhikr (remembrance).
- Signs of being drawn closer to Allah.
9. On Humility and Human Weakness
- Do not be deceived by your own deeds.
- Seeing yourself as needy before Allah.
- Humility as the key to spiritual ascent.
10. On Gratitude and Praise
- Gratitude is the key to increase.
- Recognizing that blessings come only from Allah.
- Thanking Allah in both ease and hardship.
💡 Note:
If your copy ends at 74 ḥikam, it might be a selection edition focusing on the core wisdoms for beginners. Many publishers in Malaysia and Indonesia use this abridged version for accessibility.
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