Self-Building: An Islamic Guide for Spiritual Migration Towards Allah

by Ibrahim Amini, Sayyid Hussein Alamdar (Translator)

This book deals about the Islamic Gnosticism and present a comprehensive narrative about the Theoretical Gnosticism (Irfan-e-Nazari). In accordance with Islamic Ideology the most exalted aim of God and his divinely appointed prophets is the training and guidance of human being in their spiritual journey from earthly temporary abode towards the eternal Gods Celestial-Kingdom. The main contents of the book as mentioned earlier are the etiquette and instructions of Gnostic journey, ways and manners of servitude, detailed descriptions of deeds and worships that must be performed by a wayfarer, and what sort of behaviors and restrictions they must practice in order to attain the desired results. The book consists of preface and three parts covering the following Self-purification, Human Virtues, What to be?, Heart in Qur'an, Hard-heartedness, Self-refinement, Self-struggle, Egotism, Worldliness, Piety, Characteristics of the Pious, Repentance or Self-Cleansing, Training and Perfection of Self, Faith, Means of Achieving Perfection and Gods Nearness, Invocations, Instructions, Obstacles of the Path, Nourishment of Moral Virtues, Righteous Deeds etc. The most prevalent misunderstanding about Islamic Mysticism which must be clarified is that relinquishment of worldly involvement, seclusion, and monasticism are not prerequisites for undertaking a spiritual migration towards God-Almighty; on the contrary, as it would be shown in the later part of this book, Islam demands from its followers that while living among the people a normal social life discharging the individual and collective obligations, they shouldnt be negligent of their own selves and must pay special attention towards their spiritual purification.

380 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 20, 2014

About the author

Ayatollah ibrahim Amini is professor at the Religious Learning Center in Qom, Iran, and one of the most respected of Shiite scholars

He was born in 1925 in the. City of Najafabad in the Province of Esfahan.

Reviews

[Zahra Abbas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life Changing book Indeed. I keep it by my side always. And Gifted to 2 friends. ❤

[Malak · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in my younger years as a flourishing teenager, and I owe much spiritual growth to the inspiration this book has served me. Even after years, sudden recollections learned from this book will pop up in my mind. It’s a book that you can carry around, flip open to any page, and derive an insightful lesson from it to ponder on and apply throughout your day. It’s a heart comforter. It’s refreshing. It’s a book I still return to and read, over and over again.

Returning to this book after a while of not picking it up will still offer you many lessons and from a different perspective interpreted on the basis of your own state of mind – in several ways, you learn about your own self as you read it. There’s a special place in my heart for this gem of a read ♥ I highly recommend this book to all.