The Soul's Journey After Death: Kitab ar-Ruh

by Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah

This important book covers an area about which most people have very little knowledge but which is at the same time, of vital interest to all human beings. It outlines what happens to the human soul from the moment of death until the arrival of the Day of Judgement. It describes the death profess itself, the exact relationship of the soul to the body, the states of the soul after it leaves this world, and the nature of the ongoing relationship between the dead and those who are still alive. Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah was born into a scholarly and virtuous family in 691 AH/ 1292 A.D. At that time Damascus was a centre of literature and thought. Many schools were located there and he studied and graduated under the protection, direction and sponsorship of his father. He was particularly influenced by his Shaykh and teacher Ahmad b. Taymiyyah, and also by Ibn ash-Shirazi amongst others. Layla Mabrouk, an eminent, contemporary, Egyptian scholar has skillfully abridged a classic work by the well know scholar.

Genres: Religion

79 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 16, 2018

Reviews

[Rida · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sharply written and unflinching reminder about a topic we should all regularly think about - the book leaves you with a deep sense of fear, as it rightly should. May Allah SWT have mercy on the souls of our loved ones who have passed away and forgive our sins before it is our time.

[Rabeea Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

This abridgement of Ibn Al-Qayyim's Kitab ur-Ruh offers a detailed explanation, despite containing few citations. It is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of life in the Barzakh.

[Nai · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made me remember the people in my life who have passed, for they need me now more than ever.

[Khurshida · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thought-provoking and essential read to understand life in the Barzakh.
Ibn al-Qayyim discusses the soul, the dead, and the next world; subjects that have been thoroughly studied for hundreds of years.
However, this is only the surface of true knowledge. Only Allah has complete knowledge of it.