The guide of souls to the land of joys

Book: Hadi Al-Arwah to the Land of Joys by the scholar Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya (d. 751 AH) Edited by Amer Ali Yasin The book "Hadi Al-Arwah to the Land of Joys" is one of the most remarkable works authored by Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya in describing Paradise, its blessings, longing for it, and explaining the path to reach it, in an emotional faith-based style that combines knowledge, admonition, and purification. The subject of the book discusses: Paradise, its levels, palaces, and rivers; the types of bliss for the people of Paradise: spiritual, physical, sensory, and moral; the deeds and morals of the inhabitants of Paradise in this world; encouraging longing for Paradise and renouncing the worldly life; responding to some doubts related to Paradise and its blessings. Method of the author: Relying on the Holy Quran and authentic Sunnah; mentioning the effects of the Salaf and the sayings of scholars; eloquent literary style full of metaphors and faith-based imagery; combining jurisprudence, creed, and purification. Features of the book: Awakening motivation to work for the Hereafter; strengthening faith and certainty in meeting Allah; suitable for individual reading, admonition, and faith-based lessons; considered one of the most important books of encouragement towards Paradise. The name and meaning of the book: The book is called "Hadi Al-Arwah" because the author guides and urges the souls as one would guide camels in travel, and "the land of joys" refers to Paradise and its everlasting blessings.