A Man of Many Splendors By Dr. Mostafa al-Badawi

“A Man of Many Splendors” is a biographical book by Dr. Mostafa al-Badawi about the 20th-century Ba-Alawi scholar and saint, Habib Ahmad Mashhur al-Haddad. It details his life, influence, and mission, highlighting his “imposing yet affectionate” presence, immense knowledge, and significant role as the “Renewer” of Islam in East Africa. The book draws on accounts from people who knew him, his own writings, and recordings of his discourses.