{"product_id":"lofty-stations-requirements-for-eternal-felicity","title":"Lofty Stations: Requirements for Eternal Felicity","description":"\u003csection class=\"py-24 bg-white border-t border-b border-slate-100 relative overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 relative z-10 space-y-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-4\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-4xl font-serif text-slate-900 leading-tight\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-6 text-slate-700 font-light leading-relaxed text-base md:text-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a time when the pursuit of moral clarity is becoming both difficult and important, this book fills a significant void in English literature by providing a succinct yet thorough examination of Akhlaq, the Islamic study of moral etiquette. The author carefully divides human virtues and vices into chapters that represent the various faculties we each possess. Each chapter guides us through the complexities of a particular moral trait, shedding light on its sources and manifestations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, this book serves as a roadmap for change rather than a mere list of flaws. The author highlights the related qualities that can lead us to live moral lives and offers enlightening solutions for overcoming these vices. This exploration fosters a deeper understanding of our character and invites us to reflect, learn, and grow as moral human beings, moving towards a more profound ethical existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"py-24 bg-white border-t border-slate-100\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-16 text-center space-y-4\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-4xl md:text-5xl font-serif text-slate-900\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"max-w-3xl mx-auto bg-white rounded-sm shadow-xl p-12 md:p-16 border border-slate-100 text-center space-y-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-4xl font-serif text-slate-900 leading-tight\"\u003eShaykh Abbas al-Qummi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base md:text-lg text-slate-600 leading-relaxed font-light max-w-2xl mx-auto text-left md:text-center\"\u003eThis humble and weak servant, entangled in the trap of aspirations, `Abbas bin Muḥammad Riḍ̣ā al-Qummī, may Allah make him aware of his shortcomings, says: It is clear to every rational person that the elevated status of human beings over all other animals lies in their ability to repel vile, loathsome traits and attain commendable moral virtues. Indeed, both the intellect and the extensively transmitted texts affirm that anyone who seeks to walk the path of truth must polish the mirror of the heart to remove the rust of moral vices and adorn it with moral virtues. Thus, it has been said: Seek the Beloved’s face, make thy mirror gloss, Roses and lilies don’t blossom in iron and brass (Hafez). It is also clear that cleansing the heart of undesirable traits and to adorn it with admirable qualities depend on recognising these characteristics and knowing the prescribed methods for treating each one. The discipline responsible for detailing these matters is the science of Akhlāq, and thus our scholars – may Allah be pleased with them – have authored numerous works in this field. Among them is a book highly regarded and widely accepted by both the general public and leading scholars alike: the noble work titled The Ascension of Felicity (Miʿrāj al-Saʿādah), penned by the esteemed scholar, lofty sage, wise philosopher, and righteous jurist Mullā Aḥmad al-Narāqī – may Allah sanctify his soul. In truth, no finer book has been written in the Persian language in this honourable field. It is, therefore, essential for the seekers of the stages of felicity to keep this excellent book close at hand and benefit from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Bab al-Ridha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45133066469491,"sku":"LoftyStations","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9621\/7715\/files\/book-lofty.Dn2NGVXM_ZtXHiC.webp?v=1782330133","url":"https:\/\/al-buraq.org\/products\/lofty-stations-requirements-for-eternal-felicity","provider":"al-Burāq","version":"1.0","type":"link"}