The book dedicates significant space to ’ishq (restless, obsessive love). Ibn Qayyim warns that when a human directs worship-level love toward another human—expecting perfection, immortality, and total fulfillment—the result is spiritual suicide. He provides a step-by-step detox for the brokenhearted.
Translated by Nawal Abdul-Razzaq Published by Dar al-Manarah (and later by Dar al-Kotob al-Ilmiyah) Rawdat Al Muhibbin English Pdf
While the title might sound like a collection of poetry, it is actually a rigorous scholarly treatment of the concept of . Ibn al-Qayyim dissects love in all its forms—from the base desires that lead to spiritual ruin to the sublime, divine love that leads to eternal success. Key Themes Explored: The book dedicates significant space to ’ishq (restless,