Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah: The wayfarer’s Journey Towards God (Abridgement of Madarij Al-Salikin)

The book takes the form of a journey which should be undertaken by believers who want to ensure for themselves the best outcome in their future lives. Its destination is to be with Allah. In other words, it is a lifelong journey towards Allah. The book divides the journey into stages, but these are not consecutive stages. Some extend throughout the journey itself, such as the stages of repentance, patience and truthfulness. Others are completed and the traveller progresses onto another stage. Ultimately, the traveller arrives at a stage of life accompanied by the stage of Allah’s oneness, which is the last aspect addressed by the book. All in all, it is a pleasant journey that helps to produce the best in man.