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Softening the Heart

Kitāb az-Zuhd wa’r-Raqāʾiq

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Softening the Heart

Kitāb az-Zuhd wa’r-Raqāʾiq

ʿAbdullah ibn al-Mubarak’s Kitab az-Zuhd wa’r-Raqaʾiq, the earliest extant book on self-discipline in Islam, is a collection of Qur’ānic exegesis, prophetic traditions and anecdotes from the early generations that encourages rejection of this temporal world in favour of the eternal life of the Next World.

 

$19.95

ʿAbdullāh ibn al-Mubārak’s Kitāb az-Zuhd wa’r-Raqāʾiq, the earliest extant book on self-discipline in Islam, is a collection of Qur’ānic exegesis, prophetic traditions and anecdotes from the early generations that encourages rejection of this temporal world in favour of the eternal life of the Next World. This edition is prefaced with detailed introductions on the topic of zuhd which expound on the broad application of this term and help readers to appreciate the rich legacy of self-discipline among the early Muslims. It is filled with priceless gems and words of wisdom which are sure to soften hearts and revive in them the fear of Allah  coupled with sincere hope in Him.

The Author

Abū ʿAbd ar-Raḥmān ʿAbdullāh Ibn al-Mubārak ibn Wāḍiḥ al-Ḥanẓalī at-Tamīmī, the great scholar, ḥadīth master and ascetic, was born in 118AH/736CE in Merv. He was an avid learner who travelled and studied with many prominent tābiʿūn (students of the Companions ) such as Awzāʿī, Yaḥyā ibn Abī Kathīr, Layth ibn Saʿd, Mālik ibn Anas, Sufyān ath-Thawrī, Abū Ḥanīfah and Ḥammād ibn Zayd. He died in Hīt at the age of 63 while returning from battle in 181AH/797CE and became famous for his book, Kitāb az-Zuhd wa’r-Raqāʾiq. Ibn al-Mubārak was unique among his contemporaries in that he acquired and combined all praiseworthy qualities within himself. He was a ḥadīth scholar, a jurist, an ascetic, a worshipper, a pilgrim, a mujāhid, a poet, a linguist and an extremely generous man. Ibn Ḥibbān said, ‘All praiseworthy qualities were found in him. During his time, no scholar in the world possessed such qualities together.’ (Ibn Ḥibbān, Thiqāt, 7:7–8.)

Weight 0.8 kg
Format

Softcover

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Mr. Khan
Amazing book

An amazing book which is much needed in these times. It shows us how important it is to focus on the next live instead only focussing on this life. This book shows you the reality of this life and the reality of the afterlife

The book also has a beautiful design, which makes reading the book very easy.

I would highly recommend this book.

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Anonymous
Awakening kitab!

Upon reading the first page, it felt as though a veil had been lifted before my eyes subhanAllah and I could clearly see the reality of life for what it was, not the foggy delusion I was used to. This kitab is a highly motivating, thought capturing compilation of just over a thousand narrations to purify the heart, remind the believer of their purpose, teach perfection in worship and many more relevant topics for the believer who seeks a path to his Lord. The Kitab itself is very simple, narrations are numbered, laid out in an easy to read manner with translation beneath. The beauty is abundant in the content throughout and upon reflection of the reader. It’s one of those books where you can open up to any page and read the most heart-warming words. Highly recommend for anyone whose worship lacks depth, have left off taking care of the soul or have lost direction and meaning to life.

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Abdul Sahmad Mughal
Fabulously written & deep & insightful

Brilliant read, an absolute must for this day & age where consumerism dictates our lives, freindships & priorities. Brilliantly articulates how you should strive to remove worldly distractions away from your life & focus on Allah swt

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