Diseases of the Heart and Their Cure By Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiya

ISBN: 9781541348707

Author: Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiya

Book Binding: Softcover

Pages: 80

Size: 9.0 x 6.0 x 0.2 inch

Publication Year: 2016

Description

About This Book:

Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiya's "Diseases of the Heart and Their Cure" is a profound and timeless investigation of the human heart, both physically and spiritually. This famous text dives deeply into the diseases that affect the human heart, including not just the physical organ but also the inner self and spiritual components. Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiya provides unique insights into the ailments that can afflict the soul, as well as spiritual treatment and restoration.

Key Characteristics include:

Spiritual Diagnosis:

Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiya offers readers with a spiritual diagnosis of the different maladies that can affect the heart in this book, such as jealousy, wrath, arrogance, and addiction to worldly wants. He provides important insights about how to identify these disorders within oneself.

The Spiritual Cure:

This book draws extensively from Quranic verses, Hadiths (sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him), and the writings of early Islamic scholars to present a comprehensive view of the heart's role in one's spiritual journey.

The Spiritual Cure:

The author not only diagnoses heart illnesses but also offers spiritual treatments and cures, emphasizing the significance of repentance, asking Allah's pardon, and returning to Him in devotion and sincerity.

Practical Advice:

Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiya provides practical advice on how to preserve one's heart from spiritual ailments and increase one's connection with Allah. He offers concrete strategies for personal and spiritual growth.

Inner Transformation:

While strongly steeped in Islamic tradition, the teachings in this book have global value and may connect with people of many backgrounds seeking to build inner peace, morality, and a greater sense of spirituality.