The Ranks of the Elite - 2 Volumes Set

Imam ibn al-Jawzi mentions that he read the inspiring book 'Al-Hilyat al-Awliya' of Al-Asbahani and decided to pen an abridgement and amend aspects of it he considered to be unnecessary, for example, he removed the chains of transmission to reduce the length of narrations as well as reports he considered to be specious, and in this manner his distinguished 'Sifat al-Safwah' came to be. It is a book comprising stories and accomplishments of some of the greatest personalities of Islamic history. They are enumerated within five ranks and in order of merit, beginning with the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) as the greatest human, the beloved of Allah, praised in the Heavens and on Earth. 

The first volume comprises over one hundred and twenty great men of Islam, known for their knowledge, piety, courage, sacrifice and immense scholarship. Considered the elect of this nation, it commences with those promised Paradise among the Companions and then those who followed them in righteousness over the decades and centuries. It includes biographical data as well as their major accomplishments. 

The second volume begins with the noble wives of the Prophet peace and blessings be upon him and some of the outstanding female Companions. The author further expands this section of his book to group exceptional people residing in the cities of Madinah and Makkah, including the generation of Muslims that came after the Messenger of Allah peace and blessings be upon him and his Companions. The volume includes over two hundred and fifty towering figures of Islam from Yemen to Hijaz, from Damascus to Baghdad and surrounding regions known for their knowledge, piety, courage, sacrifice and immense scholarship.

One may assume good etiquette by accompanying people of piety, and it is anticipated that the soul-stirring content of this work will inspire every reader. Reading through its pages will not only astound you but also immerse you in a world of extraordinary individuals and characters exemplifying the richness and quality of human experience. This volume will enhance one's spiritual condition, heighten the senses, and guide purpose towards achieving a genuine triumph in life and the one that follows. Intellective and utterly absorbing.

Binding: Soft Cover

Size: 24cm x 16 cmx 5cm

Pages: 1488

Author: Ibn Al-Jaywi

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