English: The Disease And The Cure – by Ibn Al-Qayyim

• The Disease And The Cure
• Author: Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft Cover

The book, “The Disease And The Cure” written by Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah was a response to a question posed by an individual who was afflicted by a calamity, finding himself in a dire and needy state. He Acknowledged to himself that if he failed to rid himself of this ailment it would destroy him in this life and the next.

The Imam was asked a long question of which a part was: What is the opinion of the scholars regarding a man who is afflicted by a disease, and knows that if it should continue it would damage his life? The Imam Quoted the Hadith from Sahih Bukhari, the Prophet (S) said: “Allah has appointed a remedy for every disease He has sent down.” Imam Ahmad reported on the authority of Usamah bin Shareek that the Prophet (S) said: “Allah has not made a disease without providing a remedy for it, with the exception of one disease, namely old age.” This Applies to medicine for the heart, soul, and body. The well being of the servant’s heart, is far more important than that of his body, for while the well being of his body enables him to lead a life that is free from illnesses in this world, that of the heart ensures him both a fortunate life in this world and eternal bliss in the next.

About the Author:

Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah was born into a scholarly and virtuous family in 691 AH/ 1292 A.D. At that time Damascus was a center of literature and thought. Many schools were located there and he studied and graduated under the protection, direction, and sponsorship of his father. He was particularly influenced by his Shaykh and teacher Imam Ibn Taymiyyah, and also by Ibn ash-Shirazi amongst others. Ibn Al-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah died in the city of Damascus the year 751 AH/1350 C.E. when he was scarcely 60 years old and was buried at the cemetery of Bab-al-Saghir, near the grave of his father – Rahimahuma Allah.