The soul to Ibn Al-Qayyim

The soul of Ibn al-Qayyim, Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyya, Dar Ibn Hizam Beirut, the book of the soul | Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr ibn Ayyub Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyya. The soul in speech about the souls of the dead and the living, supported by the Book and the Sunnah, and it is a summarized knowledge of the book of the soul by Sheikh Ibn al-Qayyim. The book of the soul by Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyya, who died in the year 751 AH, is one of the most important and beneficial books. It is a response to questions about the state of the Barzakh, the punishment of the grave, the resting place of the soul after death, and the true nature of the self and its rulings, among other topics. He elaborated extensively and thoroughly on these issues, and he excelled in his explanations. Many secrets and mysteries of the world of the soul are revealed by Ibn al-Qayyim in this unique work. The author answers many questions related to the soul and the self, relying on evidence from the Noble Qur'an, the Sunnah, and the sayings of scholars. He depicts dark images and removes illusions, as clear facts cannot be found in our minds before the evidence, proofs, and arguments supported by certainty. The soul's death, whether for the soul or the body, the sudden shock, the question in the grave, the punishment of the grave, the bliss and torment, the great and final resurrection, and the settling of the souls—all of this and much more contained in this book are addressed by Ibn al-Qayyim with much rationality, refuting opinions and sayings. He also discusses the views of the scholars of his time with examples and stories transmitted by the Salaf about some of these issues. To be in the position of an advanced scholar and researcher, he systematically planned everything said by opponents. The author mentions in the book one of the difficult issues concerning the soul and discusses it, including: Do the dead recognize visits and greetings or not? Do the spirits of the dead find, visit, and remember or not? Are they present with the living and the spirits of the dead or not? Does the soul die or is death only for the body? Does the soul return the dead to their graves at the time of questioning or not? What is our response to atheists and Zindiqs who deny the punishment of the grave, its extent, and its narrowness? What punishes the inhabitants of the graves? Destroying the means of salvation from the punishment of the grave. The questioning angels, Munkar and Nakir—do they enjoy this nation or not? Do the spirits of the dead activate or seek to activate or not? Is the soul eternal or newly created? What is the self—part of the body, a phenomenon of it, or a real body that houses it, whether it is a true essence or an abstract substance? Is it the soul or parts? Are the commanding soul, the reproachful soul, and the tranquil soul one soul or three different selves? Are the self and the soul one thing or two different things? The author's approach in the book: The author discusses each issue, mentions the differing opinions, and supports what aligns with the texts of the Qur'an and Sunnah. He also refutes false opinions. The Holy Book: The book contains noble issues of utmost importance due to their relation to creed and self-purification. The author is among the accomplished scholars in this field, discussing issues extensively, mentioning the differing opinions, and refraining from ignorance of the light of Qur'an and Hadith. The book also includes texts from books that are still missing to this day. Praise for the book: Al-Safarini said: "This book is among what we have seen in this field, indeed it is the greatest and most comprehensive. No one seeking knowledge should neglect it or leave anything from it, for it is very beneficial." Mahmoud al-Alusi said: "It is a very beneficial book that grants the soul a spirit and provides the chest with an explanation." And Ubaidullah al-Rahmani said: "To get to know it; it contains a noble matter, what he wrote about, including discussions on the movement of the dead and the living."