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الداء والدواء

الداء والدواء

Philosophy & ReligionIslam
Pages
645
Published
1902
Language
Arabic

Synopsis

Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya's profound work addresses the reform and refinement of the soul from an Islamic perspective. Written in response to a question about overcoming persistent spiritual struggles, the book guides readers through advice and admonition. It exposes the flaws of the self, the power of desires, and the schemes of Satan that lead to sin. This essential text offers a path to spiritual healing and self-improvement, blending rational and textual evidence from Islamic psychology.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingInformativeReflectiveInspiring
Redemption ArcMentor Figure

Genres

Philosophy & Religion Islam Psychology Religion Self-Help Self-Help & Psychology Spirituality

About the author

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Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya

Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya (Shams al-Din Abu 'Abd Allah Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr) was a Hanbali jurist, theologian and scholar born in Damascus in 691 AH (1292 CE). In 712 AH (1312 CE), at age 21, he joined the study circle of Ibn Taymiyyah and remained his closest student for roughly sixteen years, including a period of imprisonment together in Damascus for their shared positions on grave visitation and divorce jurisprudence. He wrote around a hundred works spanning jurisprudence, Quranic exegesis, ha...

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the main subject of "الداء والدواء"?

    The book "الداء والدواء" by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya primarily discusses spiritual diseases and their cures from an Islamic perspective, focusing on the impact of sins and desires on the heart.

  • Is "الداء والدواء" considered a major work by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya?

    Yes, "الداء والدواء" is widely regarded as one of Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya's significant contributions to Islamic literature, particularly in the field of spiritual purification and ethics.

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