The Journey of Self-Discipline: Ibn Al-Jawzi's Legacy

The Journey of Self-Discipline: Ibn Al-Jawzi's Legacy

ISBN: 9781904336341, 9781904336501, 9781904336341, 9781904336365

ISBN: 9781904336358, 9781904336396

Author: Ibn al-Jawzi

Binding: Softcover

Pages: 112, 96, 112, 64, 112, 224

Size: 8.5 X 5.5 X 0.2 Inch

Publication Year: 2011, 2011, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2011

Language: English

Publisher: Dar As Sunnah Publications

Description

About This Book

Disciplining the Soul by Ibn al-Jawzi

The content of this book is a true, deep revelation on self-discipline and spiritual advancement. This old book gives the techniques of modifying the soul and controlling the Self and emotions for the purpose of solving problems in order to free our souls to be closer to Allah.

At Their Feet by Ibn al-Jawzi

The author very appropriately puts the Islamic teachings of honoring and respecting parents. The author of this book seeks, through Qur'anic and Hadith stories, to emphasize the benefits of respecting parents by being loving, patient and grateful to them.

Sincere Counsel to the Seekers of Sacred Knowledge by Ibn al-Jawzi

One has to wonder how a book with such a title that does not even mention the word student/learner, offers such valuable tips to a student of Islamic knowledge? Due to the style and content of this book, it can become an essential guide to turning to people longing to develop spiritually and intellectually; the author calls for genuine intentions, rigorous work, and humility when it comes to learning.

Awaking From the Sleep of Heedlessness by Ibn al-Jawzi

The book is a sobering message to wake up and live spiritually each day as life is short. Sophisticated ruminations presented in this book provide people with the urge to forget many material things and dedicate themselves to greater spirituality and obedience.

Disturber of The Hearts by Ibn al-Jawzi

This is a deeply authenticizable work that carries the soul and its empathy with the consequences here after. This is why the authors of the book use strong appeals to the feelings, which would help them wake up the readers to the questions of the spiritual state of a person and his openness to repentance.

Seeds of Admonishment and Reform by Imam Ibn al-Jawzi

Putting it in fairly simple terms, there is actually helpful advice in the creation of the self, and perhaps even the spirit, to be found in this book. With valuable and self-developmental/faith-enhancement straightforward notes and axiological musings, the author provides a good guide to saintly, spirited living.