About This Book
Trials and Tribulations: The Wisdom and Benefits is a short work by Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (d. 751H) on why believers are tested and what good can come from hardship. It includes an appendix drawn from the work of Imam al-Izz bin Abdul-Salam (d. 660H).
The book reminds readers that the prophets and those closest to them faced the greatest trials, and that difficulty often turns a person back to Allah while ease can lead to heedlessness. It explains how patience through hardship can bring expiation of sins and many other benefits.
What's Inside
- Recognizing the greatness of Allah through hardship
- Humility and the sense of servitude
- Sincerity and patience
- Supplication in times of difficulty
- Expiation of sins through trials
- Examples from the trials faced by the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his Companions
About the Author
Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah was a prolific classical scholar and a close student of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah.
Who It's For
- Anyone facing personal, family, or financial hardship
- Readers who want a classical perspective on patience and trials
- Those looking for a short text to strengthen faith
Book Details
- Author: Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jauziyah
- Binding: Paperback
- Pages: 96
- Size (inches): 5.5x8.5x0.30
- Size (cm): 14x21.5x1