Sayd al-Khatir (Captured Thoughts) – Ibn al-Jawzi al-Baghdadi

About the author of Sayd al-Khatir (Captured Thoughts) 

Abu al-Faraj Abd al-Rahman ibn Abi al-Hasan Ali ibn Muhammad al-Qurashi al-Taymi al-Bakri, known as Ibn al-Jawzi, was a Hanbali jurist, hadith scholar, historian and theologian. He was born in Baghdad in 510 AH / 1116 CE and died there on 12 Ramadan 597 AH / 1201 CE. Ibn al-Jawzi enjoyed wide renown and held a high standing in oratory, preaching and authorship, and he excelled in many sciences and disciplines. His lineage traces back to Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr al-Siddiq

About the book Sayd al-Khatir 

“Sayd al-Khatir” is a collection of reflections gathered by Ibn al-Jawzi, thoughts that came to his mind while he was writing his books. These reflections address various topics and speak about many diverse matters of this worldly life and the Hereafter. The book is considered one of the famous and influential books of Islamic literature, as it is an important source for contemplation, foresight and self-development

Key topics of Sayd al-Khatir 

The effect of admonitions on hearts / Sin and its punishment / Treating affliction / How to strengthen the soul / The perils of sins / Kind dealings with people / The duty of youth