The Soul | Its where about in the Light of Qur’an & Hadith

About the Book

The Soul is among the most profound and universally relevant subjects in Islamic belief and human reflection. The Soul | Its Whereabout in the Light of Qur’an & Hadith explores this reality with clarity, authenticity, and scholarly depth, addressing questions that every human being—Muslim or non-Muslim—inevitably asks about life, death, and what lies beyond.

Written by the eminent classical scholar Imam Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyya, a leading student of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, this work presents authentic Islamic knowledge about the journey of the human soul from the moment of death until the Day of Judgment. The book is a carefully abridged adaptation of his renowned treatise Kitab ar-Ruh, skillfully condensed by Layla Mabrouk to make this complex subject accessible to modern readers without compromising scholarly integrity.

Drawing directly from the Qur’an and authentic Hadith, this book answers deeply human questions: What happens after death? What is the state of the soul in the unseen world? How do deeds in this life affect the hereafter? The explanations remain rooted in revelation, avoiding speculation, philosophy, or cultural myths.

Why Understanding the Soul Matters Today

In an age marked by uncertainty, anxiety, and spiritual confusion, understanding the reality of the soul is no longer an abstract theological discussion—it is a vital need. For Muslims, this knowledge strengthens faith, accountability, and preparation for the Hereafter. For reverts and new Muslims, it provides clarity about Islamic beliefs regarding death and the unseen. For non-Muslims and seekers, it offers an authentic window into Islam’s perspective on life after death.

Ibn al-Qayyim emphasizes that true knowledge of the unseen comes only from Allah and His Messenger ﷺ, reminding readers of human limitation and divine wisdom. Allah says:

“They ask you concerning the soul. Say, ‘The soul is of the affair of my Lord. And mankind has been given of knowledge only a little.’”

(Qur’an 17:85)

This balance of humility, hope, and accountability makes the book especially relevant for readers seeking meaning, comfort, and purpose beyond material life.

What the Book Covers

• The precise moment when the soul departs from the body.
• The relationship between the soul and the body during life and after death.
• The reality of Barzakh and the soul’s condition between death and resurrection.
• Recognition of the living by the deceased and the benefit of du‘a and charity.
• Signs of a good and bad ending (Husn al-Khatimah and Su’ al-Khatimah).
• Resurrection, accountability, and the final return to Allah.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“When the soul is taken out, the eyes follow it.”

(Sunan Ibn Majah 1454)

Why This Edition Is Ideal

This 162-page paperback edition offers a concise yet comprehensive introduction to one of the most sensitive and important topics in Islam. Its manageable length makes it suitable for personal study, family reading, study circles, and those new to Islamic knowledge who may find larger academic works overwhelming.

Technical Specifications

• Title: The Soul | Its Whereabout in the Light of Qur’an & Hadith
• Author: Imam Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyya
• Abridged By: Layla Mabrouk
• Publisher: Idara Impex
• Publication Year: 2013
• Edition: Paperback
• Pages: 162
• Language: Arabic & English
• ISBN-10: 8171016669
• ISBN-13: 9788171016662

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For deeper exploration about the life’s of the Prophets, readers may also benefit from Life and Times of the Messengers.

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