About This Book

The Dunya and Its Reality is a short treatise by Imam Ibn al-Qayyim on the true nature of this worldly life. It uses a memorable parable: the world is like a vessel of honey that draws flies. Some take what they need from the edge and fly away, while others dive in out of greed and drown in what they wanted to enjoy.

The book encourages the reader to take from the world only what is needed and to keep the Hereafter in view.

Who It's For

• Readers looking for a brief reminder on detachment from worldly life
• Those who appreciate the works of Ibn al-Qayyim
• Study circles wanting a short text for discussion

Book Details

• Subtitle: الدنيا و حقيقتها لإبن القيم
• Author: Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim Al-Jauziyah
• Binding: Paperback
• Pages: 53
• Size (inches): 6x9x0.20
• Size (cm): 15x23x0.5