Men & The Universe

This book was originally a section of Ibn Al-Qayyem's book Miftaah Daar is-Sa'adah (Key to the Abode of Happiness). This section was extracted from it due to its discussion of some of the Signs of Allah in the human beings and the universe. Also, Ibn Al-Qayyem's book was chosen due to its perceptive and meaningful wisdom. 

Another outstanding characteristic of this book is that Ibn-Al-Qayyem calls for the use of the intellect and self-introspection. He encourages the reader to deeply think about the creation of Allah, the Most High -- in the human being, existence, animals and nature. 

The compiler supports the writing of Ibn Al-Qayyem by mentioning modern scientific discoveries, useful notes and beneficial pictures that help achieve the objective. Thus, this book is a continuous and active call to all of mankind to look and reflect upon the Signs of Allah if they want the truth and sincerely wish to follow it.

We will show them Our Signs in the universe and in themselves until it becomes clear to them that it is the truth.

About Ibn Al-Qayyem

Sham Al-din Muhammad Ibn Abi Bakr, Ibn al-Qayyem al-Jawziyya was born in Damascus, Syria in 691 A.H/.1292 C.E, and he studied under his father who was the local attendant (Qayyem) of al-Jawziyya school. 

Later on, he pursued his quest for knowledge at the hands of renowned masters and scholars of his epoch, as well as he studied the works and teachings of sufi masters known in his time. His schooling centered around Islamic jurisprudence, theology, and the science of prophetic traditions.

In the year 712 / 1312 at the age of 21 he joined the study circle of Imam Ibn Taimiyyah who kept him in his company as his closest student and disciple, who later on became his successor.