Ibn Taymiyyah’s Essay on Servitude (Shaykuhl- Islam Ibn Taymiyyah)

Ibn Taymiyyah’s Essay on Servitude

An enlightening book written by one of the most famous scholars of Islam on the important subject of servitude. In this book Shaykh-ul-Islam defines the concept of worship in Islam and explains that to be a true ‘slave of Allah’ is a status of both virtue and nobility. The author proves that the title ‘slave of Allah’ is one of great honour which Allah bestowed upon the best of creation, Muhammad. While elaborating on the issue of servitude, the author highlights the prevalent traps which people fall into, when becoming enslaved by, or allowing their hearts to become attached to wordly objects. The emphasis is on servitude to Allah which is adorned with the true love we hold for Him in our hearts – a matter of central importance for every Muslim.