Description
This book plays a part in that journey as a guide for the newly initiated parents.
When ibn al-Qayyim had a grandson, he had nothing of material goods to offer his
son, Burhan al-Din. Instead, he penned this valuable book and gifted it to him, and
it was the best of gifts.
Among other things, the author identifies some of the most important rites of passage andexplains their significance. He notes in his introduction the method adopted in the book and what the main sections comprise of. He provides general rulings and code of practise regarding the Newborn upon birth, and through all the stages of his/her life that concludes upon reaching death; and even beyond that to the final abode in the Hereafter.
He further explores educational guidance and compelling advice related to general upbringing. It is from the more detailed books on the subject imparting huge amounts of benefit that are rarely found anywhere else, especially in the English language. It offers wonderful anecdotes, pertinent hadiths, best practices, the subtleties of differing judgements and legal issues, which a student of knowledge will also greatly benefit from.
