The Stages of the Wayfarers

Author's name: Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyya

Investigation and Commentary / Dr. Amer bin Ali Yassin

This book (Madarij as-Saalikeen bain Manazel Iyyaka na'budu wa Iyyaka nasta'in) by the great scholar Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya, discusses the affairs of Islamic belief. It is worth mentioning here that belief in this era has dwindled in the hearts of Muslims, despite it being the firm foundation of this religion. Preserving it and adhering to its correct principles will achieve the pleasure of Allah Almighty in this world and the hereafter. Here is Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya explaining to us, through the noble verses - which were the focus of the subject in this book - the true meanings of faith and the sound principles of worship. He compiled them in a beautiful style in a precious book entitled: Madarij as-Saalikeen. In the beginning, Ibn Qayyim listed the stations of Iyyaka na'budu wa Iyyaka na'budu and defined each station according to its duration, such as: the station of love, the station of fear, the station of hope, the station of ambition, etc. He then explained the degrees of each of these stations and the types that fall under this title. He also followed them with valuable benefits and extensive research that, in their entirety, define the sound framework for correct belief.