Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya on Knowledge: From Key to the Blissful Abode

by Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya, Tallal Zeni (Translation)

The renowned theologian and jurist Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya (d.1350) wrote numerous titles, many of which are still popular today. Amongst these is Key to the Blissful Abode (Mifta? dar al-sa?ada). The present work is an abridgement of the first volume of Key to the Blissful Abode. In it, Ibn Qayyim focuses on the importance of knowledge and willpower, as means through which a person may attain Paradise. Willpower is the door and knowledge––in particular knowledge which pertains to God and His Attributes, the Qur’an and the example of the Prophet––is the key. Ibn Qayyim discusses the virtues and benefits of knowledge over wealth and worldly matters.

Genres: Islam

305 pages, Paperback

Published November 1, 2016

Reviews

[Adnan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing. It has brought so many different statements of wisdom to support its central premise that seeking knowledge of God, His Names, His Attributes, and His Words are the key to the Blissful Abode. Ibn Qayyim also speaks about the tools that the seeker will need for this intense journey and the various obstacles that might be faced. An extremely dense book. My sadness at finishing it (and no longer sitting in the company of such an enlightened soul) is only tempered by my happiness at getting to immediately reread it. As this book truly requires review and contemplation.