The Sayings Of Ibn Al-Jawzi

This book is a collection of powerful Islamic reminders and words of spiritual advice from one of Islam's greatest teachers. It is designed to be an inspiration for becoming a better Muslim and a guide for knowing God better and avoiding the many pitfalls on the path.Abu l-Faraj ?Abd al-Ra?man Ibn al-Jawzi (1116 - 1201 CE) was a major historian, hadith scholar, jurist and popular preacher in medieval Baghdad. He is said to have written over a hundred works (some mention as many as 400). Hundreds of thousands of people used to attend his sermons, including the Abbasid caliph and the caliph's mother. At the height of his fame visitors to Baghdad used to stay in the city until they could attend one of his sermons, considering it an essential part of any visit to the capital of the Islamic empire.Ibn al-Jawzi is best known to scholars for his 19-volume history of the medieval world, al-Munta?am fi Tarikh al-Umam wa-l-Muluk (The Well-Ordered History of Kings and Nations), which continues to be used today as one of the primary sources for medieval Islamic history. Among non-scholars, however, he is best known for his ?ayd al-Kha?ir (Quarry of the Mind), in which he summarizes his lifetime's teachings through short reminders, words of advice, and the sayings of al-?asan al-Ba?ri, Sufyan al-Thawri, Bishr al-?afi and other early Islamic ascetics and mystics of the 8th and 9th centuries of the common era.The present book is a collection of Ibn al-Jawzi's most inspiring and beneficial sayings, selected from his Quarry of the Mind as well as others of his works. Included are also the sayings of the earlier ascetics that he quotes. These sayings have been chosen for their timeless value and their relevance to the experiences and challenges faced by modern Muslims. They are a great motivator and guide for anyone wishing to purify their heart and increase their love and dedication toward the Creator.This book was originally published in 2017 as A Beautiful Path to God: Inspirational and Instructive Sayings of Ibn al-Jawzi. The present edition has been improved with many corrections, better footnotes and the addition of Encyclopedia of Islam-style transliteration of Arabic words and names.

• | Author: Ibn al-Jawzi, Ikram Hawramani
• | Publisher: Independently Published
• | Publication Date: Sep 27, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 212 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 172410425X
• | ISBN-13: 9781724104250