When Allah granted Prophet Yoosuf ('alayhis-Salaam) physical beauty it caused him to be locked up in the prison; but when Allah granted him knowledge (when he interpreted the dream of the king) it not only took him out of prison,… — Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya Copy Share Image
Allah will never humiliate the one who takes his Lord as friend and patron. — Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya Copy Share Image
If a man's patience is stronger than his whims and desires, then he is like an angel, but if his whims and desires are… — Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya Copy Share Image
Love of Allah is the power of the heart, the sustenance of the heart, the light of the heart. — Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya Copy Share Image
Ibn Taymiyyah lived poorly. He was imprisoned and threatened. But I have never seen anyone as happy as him. — Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya Copy Share Image
The heart becomes sick, as the body becomes sick, and its remedy is al-Tawbah (repentance) and protection [from transgression]. It becomes rusty as a mirror becomes rusty, and its clarity is obtained by remembrance. It becomes naked as the body becomes naked, and its beautification is al-Taqwa. It becomes hungry and thirsty as the body becomes hungry, and its food… — Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya Copy Share
Yearning for Allah and His meeting is like the gentle breeze blowing upon the heart, extinguishing the blaze of the Dunya. Whosoever caused his… — Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya Copy Share Image
Every love that leads away from His love is in fact a punishment; only a love that leads to His love is a heartfelt… — Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya Copy Share Image
Imaan is of two halves; half is patience (Sabr) and half is being thankful (Shukr). — Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya Copy Share Image
As you can taste a pot full of food with a spoon likewise someone's tounge can tell you about his heart. — Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya Copy Share Image
When a person spends his entire day with no concern but Allah alone, Allah will take care of all his needs and take care… — Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya Copy Share Image
Doom comes about because of neglecting to evaluate one's self and because of just following one's whims. — Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya Copy Share Image
One of the most beneficial of remedies is persisting in du’a. — Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya Copy Share Image
