• Full Name: Shams al-Din Abu Abdillah Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr (691–751 AH / 1292–1350 CE).

• The Title: "Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah" means "the son of the superintendent of the Al-Jawziyyah school," a title he inherited from his father's profession in Damascus.

Key Highlights of His Life:

• The Disciple of Ibn Taymiyyah: He was the closest student and companion of Imam Ibn Taymiyyah for 16 years. He helped preserve, edit, and spread his teacher's massive legacy.

• Imprisonment: Because of his bold reformist views and defense of his teacher's rulings, he was imprisoned alongside Ibn Taymiyyah in the Citadel of Damascus, only being released after his teacher's death.

• The Scholar of the Heart: While he was a master of Islamic Law (Fiqh) and Theology (Aqeedah), he is best known for his profound writings on spirituality, purification of the soul (Tazkiyah), and healing the diseases of the heart.

Most Famous Books (Available in English):

1. Zad al-Ma'ad (Provision for the Hereafter): Prophet's ﷺ biography combined with Islamic law.

2. Madarij al-Salikin (Ranks of the Divine Seekers): A major guide on Islamic spirituality and ethics.

3. Al-Wabil al-Sayyib (The Goodly Word): A beautiful treatise on the virtues of Dhikr (remembering Allah).

4. Al-Fawa'id (A Collection of Wise Sayings): Short, profound reflections on life, faith, and knowledge.

His Legacy:

He passed away in Damascus at the age of 60, leaving behind timeless works and famous students, including the renowned historian and Quran commentator Imam Ibn Kathir.