Certainty Quote by Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya
“There are no means of attaining faith and certainty except through the Qur'an.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Ibn Qayyim’s “Madarij al‑Suluk” (The Stages of Spiritual Ascent)
Faith and certainty are attained only through the Qur’an’s guidance and teachings.
In simple terms: The Qur’an is the sole path to true faith.
Key Takeaway
Study the Qur’an for certainty.
Themes
faith
certainty
spirituality
scripture
Mood
reverent
solemn
Type
spiritual
didactic
When to use this quote
- prayer
- study circles
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
epistemology
revelation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the Qur’an shape your belief?
- Can certainty exist without scripture?
A Different Perspective
Exclusive reliance may overlook other spiritual experiences.
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![“[I]f in other sciences we should arrive at certainty without doubt and truth without error, it behooves us to place the foundations of knowledge in mathematics, in so far as disposed through it we are able to reach certainty in other sciences and truth by the exclusion of error.” quote by Roger Bacon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d13/roger-bacon-15067_able_i-f-in-other-sciences-we-should-arrive-a_24209.jpg)
