This book was originally a section of Ibn Al-Qayyim's book Miftaahu Daar is-Sa'aadah (Key to the Abode of Happiness). This section was extracted from it due to its discussion of some of the Signs of Allah in the human beings and the universe. Also, Ibn Al-Qayyim's book was chosen due to its perceptive and meaningful wisdom. Another outstanding characteristic of this book is that Ibn-Al-Qayyim calls for the use of the intellect and self-introspection. He encourages the reader to deeply think about the creation of Allah, the Most High -- in the human being, existence, animals and nature. The complier, Capt. Anas Abdul-Hameed Al-Qoz, supports the writing of Ibn Al-Qayyim by mentioning modern scientific discoveries, useful notes and beneficial pictures that help achieve the objective. Thus, this book is a continuous and active call to all of mankind to look and reflect upon the Signs of Allah if they want the truth and sincerely wish to follow it.
Ibn Al Qayyim鈥檚 book reinforces the belief of the theist鈥檚 teleological standpoint which is one of the most logical contentions against naturalists, that we are created and that there is a higher entity that has started and created all of these. With the philosophical belief of causality in mind, harboring an argument that the vast and infinite universe came about through a cosmic theoretical phenomenon that bored the concept of a random chance is tantamount to absurdity. Simply put, believing that the universe and everything on it were not designed intelligently as it came about through accident without any purpose at all would be much more irrational and difficult to swallow.
This book enlightens its readers with knowledge that would prompt them into the realization of the purpose of creation and its inception. It delves into the subject on the complexities of the system of men, nature, and the universe in general. It explores in the most detailed manner that one can even use this engrossing book for scientific reference though it was not written for that purpose. The reader maybe persuaded to hold onto a contention that since everything is designed intelligently, then our common sense should call towards the belief that the cosmos and every living on it is a work of a higher entity that possesses infinite wisdom and intelligence.
Those who prefer to use scientific evidence like the teleological and causality philosophical argument as a means to reach some level of certainty will find this book compelling. It would intellectually influence its sincere readers鈥攕o long as they would mentally devour it with open-mindedness鈥攖o awaken its natural disposition to recognize its Supreme Creator which is the Creator of all that exists. This is the cure for our spiritual maladies brought about by intellectual corruption which in turn will save us from the trap and tricks of confusions and misconceptions.
This book provides evidence scientifically to the words of Allah in the glorious Qur鈥檃n so we could reflect upon His signs on the creation which just behooves a person who is seeking the truth or certainty in his belief. Allah (SWT) said: 鈥淲e will show them Our signs in the universe and within their own beings until it will become manifest to them that it is the truth.鈥� Behold, reflect and ponder on the Creation and thus perceive the signs of the Creator in it.
This was one of the weirdest books for me to go ahead and rate, since i consider it a first that i fell in love with its message, but not very much with the author and his personal views. The presentation of the book, its many illustrations, the painstaking job its translation and last but not least, the consideration of the layman's level of knowledge and interest when it came to the fact's presentations was all measured so carefully in a way that does not lead to bordem are factors important in rating this book, so to I feel it does deserve this rating.