The Refinement of Character | Imam Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi

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DAR AS-SUNNAH CLASSIC COLLECTION THE REFINEMENT OF CHARACTER by Imam Ibn Qudāmah al-Maqdisi [d. 689H] دار السنة
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RANKS OF THE ELITE رحمہ الله آImam Ibn al-Jawzi VOLUME ONE صفة الصفوة Imam ibn al-Jawzi mentions that he read Al-Asbahani's inspiring book 'Al-Hiyat al-Awliya' and decided to pen an abridgement of it. He amended aspects he considered to be unnecessary, for example, removing the chains of transmission to reduce length of narrations as well as omitting reports he considered to be specious, and in this manner his own distinguished "Sifat al-Safwah' came to be. It is a book comprising stories and accomplishments of some of the greatest personalities of Islamic history. They are enumerated within five ranks and in order of merit, beginning with the Prophet Muhammad () as the epitome of human perfection, the beloved of Allah, praised in the Heavens and on Earth. The first volume comprises over one hundred and twenty towering individuals of Islam, known for their knowledge, piety, courage, sacrifice and immense scholarship. Considered the elect of this nation, it commences with those promised Paradise among the Companions and those who followed them in righteousness over the following decades and centuries. It includes biographical data as well as their major accomplishments. It is known that one may assume good etiquette by accompanying people of piety, and we anticipate that every reader will be inspired by the soul-stirring content of this work. Reading through its pages will not only astound, but immerse you into a world of extraordinary group of characters exemplifying richness and quality of human experience. This volume is designed to augment one's spiritual condition, heighten the senses and purpose towards achieving a real triumph in this life and the one that will follow. Intellective and utterly absorbing. The author, Ibn al-Jawzi (d. 597 AH), was a leamed scholar possessing extensive knowledge. While still young, he became known as someone who was religious and given to learning He would not waste his time in idle activities and would scrupulously avoid any food whose source was doubtful. He was a great preacher and his fame was widespread; many people repented and accepted Islam at his hands. He was also a prolific writer and authored over one thousand works encompassing a multitude of Islamic disciplines and sciences. 縮 لسنة Där as-Sunnah Publishers BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM E-mail: info@darassunnah.com Sunnah Dar fin Daras-Sunnah Publishers Copyright 2023 by Där as-Sunnah Publishers Visit us www.darassunnah.com ISBN-13: 978-1-904336-78-5 ISBN-10: 1-904336-78-7 9781904 336785>