The Disease and The Cure By Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim

A timeless and deeply penetrating work, The Disease and the Cure (al-Dā’ wa al-Dawā’) is a spiritual prescription from one of Islam’s most insightful scholars, Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah. Written as a detailed response to a man who confessed his ongoing struggle with a spiritual affliction, the book diagnoses the root of sin and its effects on the heart and soul, while offering divine remedies rooted in the Qur’an, Sunnah, and sincere repentance.

“Allah did not decree the descent of any illness except that He revealed its cure.” – [Sahih al-Bukhari]

This work does not name the specific sin, allowing its message to remain relevant to all who seek healing—from temptations, doubts, destructive desires, or spiritual stagnation. Ibn al-Qayyim weaves authentic hadith, stories from the Companions, and powerful reflections into an answer that purifies the heart and revives hope.

What You'll Gain from This Book:

• A comprehensive understanding of how sins affect the heart and soul
• The role of sincere duʿā’ and tawbah in healing spiritual diseases
• The conditions for effective supplication and why it may be delayed
• Warnings against the gravest sins such as shirk, murder, and zina
• An explanation of divine decree and how duʿā’ interacts with it
• Practical tools to strengthen your connection with Allah and rely upon Him alone

Who Should Read This Book:

• Anyone struggling with ongoing sins or spiritual illnesses
• Students of knowledge seeking a deep understanding of the soul
• Believers who wish to draw closer to Allah through purification of the heart
• Readers of Ibn al-Qayyim, Ibn Taymiyyah, or classical Islamic scholarship

Why It Matters:
This book is not merely an academic treatise—it is a lifeline for those seeking refuge in Allah. Ibn al-Qayyim’s words remain as powerful today as they were centuries ago, reminding us that the remedy for every disease lies within the guidance of the Qur’an and Sunnah.