The Disease and the Cure | Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya

Through this book, Ibn al-Qayyim addresses issues of the human soul and its roles, outlining ways to reform and purify it. He explains the meaning of sin, its causes, and its effects on the individual and society, as well as its consequences in this world and the hereafter. He then presents a successful remedy for this ailment, drawing guidance from the Holy Quran and the Prophet's Sunnah in reforming individuals and society. His treatment of this subject was characterized by extreme precision and objectivity; he was a social scientist and a diligent educator who understood the intricacies, natures, and inclinations of the human soul. He identified the causes of its affliction and then proceeded to prescribe the appropriate remedy through the rulings and principles of Sharia.