Gardens Of Purification By Shaykh Ul Islam Imam Ibn Taymiyyah

About Gardens of Purification

Gardens of Purification is an English book by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah on the purification of the self. The Arabic title is al-Zuhd wa’l-Wara’ wa’l-‘Ibadah. The edition listed here is published by Dar as-Sunnah as a paperback of about 336 pages. It offers detailed guidance on how a believer can cleanse the heart and live with sincerity in daily life.

What the book covers

The publisher names these chapters:

• Paths to Asceticism
• Purifying the Self
• Conditioning the Heart
• Symptoms and Remedies
• Beauty of Patience
• Pardoning and Avoidance

About Ibn Taymiyyah

Ibn Taymiyyah was born on 22 January 1263 in Harran and died on 26 September 1328 in Damascus. He was a Sunni scholar and jurist who was imprisoned several times in his life. Like many great scholars, he has been praised by many and also debated, and readers are encouraged to study his works with a teacher.

Why this book matters

Outward worship is not complete without a clean heart. The Qur’an speaks of the one who purifies his soul as successful, and the Prophet ﷺ taught that in the body there is a piece of flesh which, when sound, makes the whole body sound. A book that deals with asceticism, scrupulousness, patience and forgiveness speaks to the daily struggles of the believer: pride, envy, love of the world and hardness of heart. It also offers remedies, which makes it practical as well as reflective.

Who should read it

Students of knowledge, readers who wish to improve their character and those who give reminders in their community will benefit. It suits readers who enjoy a serious text and are willing to read slowly, a chapter at a time, and to revisit it.

How to benefit from it

Choose one chapter and read it over several days. Note the symptoms of heart diseases that the book describes and ask honestly which of them apply to you. Then take one remedy and practise it for a week. Keep company with those who remind you of Allah, make regular istighfar and ask Allah for sincerity. If a point is hard to understand, ask a trusted teacher.

A note on editions

Another edition of this work exists from a different publisher, and layouts and page counts can differ. The edition we offer here is the Dar as-Sunnah edition. Please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 to confirm the details of the copy in stock before you order.

A gift of lasting benefit

This book is a fine gift for a student of knowledge or a friend who is working on their character. It is a book to keep on the shelf and return to through the years, since the work of purifying the heart is never finished.

Reading for the heart

A book on purification is read differently from a book of rulings. Pause often. Ask yourself whether a passage describes your own habits, and write down one small change. Read at a quiet hour, perhaps after Fajr or before sleep, and let each page lead you to dua. The chapters on patience and on pardoning are especially helpful in families and workplaces, where the heart is tested most. Share a passage with a friend and encourage one another to act on it.

Edition details

Dar as-Sunnah edition in English, paperback, about 336 pages. Please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Arabic title? Al-Zuhd wa’l-Wara’ wa’l-‘Ibadah.

Is it a long book? It is about 336 pages and is best read in portions.

Are there other editions? Yes, another edition from a different publisher exists. Message us to confirm the copy in stock.

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