The Disease and the Cure

by Imam Ibn al-Qayyim

Genres: Islam, Religion, Nonfiction, Faith

530 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2020

Reviews

[⏾⋆.˚ naji˚.⋆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

FINALLY, finished this book. Where do I begin? This felt like opening a window in a dark room. It was so unflinching in its truths, but offered them with the steady hand of someone… who genuinely wants your heart to heal. Ibn Qayyim was a psychologist ahead of his time. Some of the advice stung… salt on wounds I didn’t know I still carried. But within those stings were timeless gems, too- especially on love and heartbreak. He wrote not to entertain, but to realign the soul with what truly matters: the pleasure of Allah. There’s something deeply comforting in that kind of clarity, like being reminded that sorrow isn’t the end.
It’s the turning point. And who knows… perhaps the love that I entrusted to Allah will return, who knows.
“There is a pleasure in lawfully attaining something after difficulty and a keen desire to obtain it.”

[maryam مريم · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was honestly such a beneficial read. I know I'll come back to read it again and again. I'd highly recommend this one. Just a small advice, summarize each chapter into notes as you read it, because it would be easy to get the most out of the book that way. I wish I did that. I'm hoping to give this a re-read soon to do that.

[Zainab · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing book, as mentioned by the scholars that every home every library should have this book. Such an eye opener, and literally, if you sincerely seek the truth, Allah will cure the diseases of your hearts, soul, and body. It's a miraculous book subhanallah. Centralises your existence in this world and how the world works. What you see and receive good or bad from the world is a result of your own actions. But we are blinded to quickly blame others and never take accountability of ourselves.

This book takes you deep within your own soul and makes you to reflect upon yourself. You really need this book. May Allah bless the author and those who helped in translating this book. Aameen

[Marwa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can’t explain how deep and eye-opening this book is! I’ve been meaning to read it since 2020 lockdown time when I first heard of it. Subhan Allah. All in good time. May Allah help us to benefit from what we learn and to apply it. Ameen

[Lal Zada · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

[Sumaiyah Iram Khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

such a beautiful book !!!!

[Ajmal Ahmedh · Rating 5 out of 5]

An extensive work of Ibn al qayyim rahima hullah addressing the questions directly without glamorising it to allure readers.