Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya's presentation

Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya (691 AH – 751 AH) is Imam Shams al-Din Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr ibn Ayyub al-Zur‘i al-Dimashqi. He was known as Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya after his father, who was the superintendent (qayyim) of the “Jawziyya School” in Damascus. He began seeking knowledge at a young age, studying Quranic exegesis, Hadith, jurisprudence, Arabic and other sciences under a number of scholars, most notably Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyya, with whom he studied for a long time and whose method deeply influenced him

This collection contains 6 of the most notable books by Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya, namely

Al-Da’ wa al-Dawa’ (The Disease and the Cure)
The book deals with issues of the human soul, focusing on the diseases of the heart and how to cure them. Ibn al-Qayyim begins by explaining the concept of sin, its causes and its harmful effects on the individual and society, then sets out the beneficial remedies for ridding oneself of these diseases, emphasizing the importance of repentance, turning to God and holding fast to virtuous values

Madarij al-Salikin (Ranks of the Wayfarers)
In this book Ibn al-Qayyim discusses the stations of those journeying to God, based on the noble verse: “You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help,” explaining the stations of servitude to God and the states of the wayfarers on their path to Him. The author begins with an explanation of Surat al-Fatiha, then goes on to detail the stations of the wayfarers, relying on the Quran and Sunnah and adding his own reflections and spiritual experiences

Al-Fawa’id (Benefits)
This book contains a distinguished collection of principles, valuable benefits and profound chapters that combine aspects of faith, spirituality and conduct in a precise style. It aims to offer divine guidance and practical advice that help build a strong relationship between the servant and his Lord and to establish the principles of faith in hearts and minds

Al-Wabil al-Sayyib min al-Kalim al-Tayyib (The Abundant Rain of Good Words)
In it he discusses the virtue of remembrance of God (dhikr) and its effect on a Muslim’s life, along with an explanation of the remembrances and supplications reported in the Prophetic Sunnah. The book covers remembrances for various situations and occasions, such as remembrances for sleeping, waking up, the call to prayer, entering graveyards and others

Rawdat al-Muhibbin wa Nuzhat al-Mushtaqin (The Garden of Lovers and the Delight of the Yearning)
The book treats the subject of love from an Islamic perspective, combining refined literary language with wise religious guidance. The book aims to reform character and refine souls, and includes accounts of lovers and a variety of poetry, with a focus on noble morals

Kitab al-Ruh (The Book of the Soul)
The book contains answers to many questions concerning the state of the barzakh (the interval between death and resurrection), the punishment of the grave and the resting place of the soul after death, as well as the true nature of the soul, its origin and other related topics