Sifat as-Safwah (Attributes of the Elite)

Name: Sifat as-Safwah (Attributes of the Elite)
Author: Ibn al-Jawzi

صفة الصفوة

By Ibn al-Jawzi597h (1201 CE)4 volumes

A biographical dictionary of the most pious and virtuous individuals in Islamic history, from the prophets through the early generations. Ibn al-Jawzi selected the most inspiring stories of worship, sacrifice, and devotion to present models of spiritual excellence. The work covers prophets, companions, tabi'in, and later scholars, organized chronologically and geographically.

INTROIntroduction 1Ibn al-Jawzi and the Elite of the Pious 2Organization and Scope 3Notable Figures and Spiritual Themes 4Ibn al-Jawzi's Relationship to Sufism 5Significance in the Tradition of Pious Biography

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Category: Biography
Madhab: hanbali
Subject: biography
Original Language: ar
Available In: ar
Written: 597h (1201 CE)
Author Died: 597h
Volumes: 4

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