Heartfelt Advice to a Friend

Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah | Dar As-SunnahIn this short yet substantial tract of Ibn Qayyim, he pens a message of heartfelt advice and appreciation to a friend of his by the name of Ala Al’_’_ΎDin, invoking Allah’_’_Ύs kindness, guidance and blessings upon him.Within this translation of the Risalah of Ibn al Qayyim ila Ahadi Ikhwanihi, the author explains the finer point in having a need in seeking Allah’_’_Ύs guidance in all our affairs and the means to persist on the straight path. The Risalah includes six weighty elements by which a muslim can achieve happiness and pleasure, and through which righteousness can be perfected.