{"product_id":"a-treatise-in-condemnation-of-the-hardness-of-the-heart-by-imam-ibn-rajab-islamic-spirituality-book","title":"A Treatise in Condemnation of the Hardness of the Heart by Imam Ibn Rajab | Islamic Spirituality Book","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"1108\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eA Treatise in Condemnation of the Hardness of the Heart\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eImam Zayn al-Din Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali (رحمه الله)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a timeless classical work that explores one of the greatest spiritual diseases—the hardening of the heart. Drawing upon the \u003cstrong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eQur'an\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eauthentic Sunnah\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the insights of the righteous predecessors, Imam Ibn Rajab explains the causes, signs, and harmful effects of a hardened heart while offering practical guidance for restoring sincerity, humility, and closeness to Allah.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eThe book encourages believers to increase remembrance of Allah (Dhikr), sincere repentance (Tawbah), reflection upon the Qur'an, and righteous deeds as means of softening the heart. It also warns against sins, heedlessness, excessive attachment to worldly life, and other factors that distance a person from Allah. Rich with authentic narrations and profound advice, this work serves as an invaluable resource for anyone seeking spiritual purification and stronger faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Treatise In Condemnation Of\u003cbr\u003eTHE HARDNESS\u003cbr\u003eOF THE HEART\u003cbr\u003eThe importance of this topic is highlighted by the supplication of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) where he sought refuge with Allah frordness of the heart. He (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said:\u003cbr\u003eاللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ العُجْرِ، وَالكَسَنِ، واجبُني ، والمُخْلِ، والهَيَز ، والفُسَمِرُ ، والمُخْلِ، وَالْعُودِ، وَاهَنَّنَ، وَالمُسْخَلِ، وأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَدَل، والكفّ، والخُرَاةَ والفُسُبِال، والحُمَالِ، والنقل، والنِّعْمَةٍ، وَقَاهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بَتْ مِنْ الصَّسَرِ، وانكي، وابخُولِ، واتَخْبَاةِ، وَالْقِسِ، وَمَصُّوءِ النُّخْلَفَهِ\u003cbr\u003e\"O Allah! I seek refuge with You from foolhardiness, laziness, niggardice, cowardice, worriety, hardness [of the heart], indebtedness and from being overpowered and prevarication. And I seek refuge with You from poverty, dark death, debts, harsh domineering oppression to the truth, hypocrisy, seeking fame and showing off. And I seek refuge with You from deafness, dumbness, insanity, leprosy, diseases, and all chronic diseases.\"\u003cbr\u003eAl-'Allamah al-Shawkānī explained al-Qaswah here to mean hardness of the heart to the extent that it does not accept admonition, fear punishment or show mercy to those deserving of it. [Irshad al-fuhūlān (p. 338)]\u003cbr\u003eMalik b. Dinar said:\u003cbr\u003e\"A slave has never been punished with anything more severe than hardness of the heart.\" In this treatise Al-Hafiz Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali (rahimahullah) discusses the dangers of the hardness of the heart, its causes and how it can be treated in light of the Qur'an and the Sunnah.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ihmcul\" data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eClassical work by Imam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"izvrsp\" data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eExplains the causes and cures of a hardened heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xiuona\" data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eBased on the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ycjqlx\" data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003eFocuses on Tazkiyah (purification of the soul)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18kn1eh\" data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eEncourages Dhikr, Tawbah, and righteous deeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pzjuww\" data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003eSuitable for personal study and Islamic study circles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wfhmsx\" data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eExcellent resource for spiritual growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Authentic Statements Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48380456501486,"sku":"Heart-islamic brands-b-26012","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/0843\/4926\/files\/A_Treatise_in_Condemnation_of_the_Hardness_of_the_Heart_by_Imam_Ibn_Rajab_Islamic_Spirituality_Book-01.png?v=1784835773","url":"https:\/\/islamicbrands.org\/products\/a-treatise-in-condemnation-of-the-hardness-of-the-heart-by-imam-ibn-rajab-islamic-spirituality-book","provider":"Islamicbrands.org","version":"1.0","type":"link"}