This twelfth volume in the Zuhra Educational Foundation’s Islamic Theology series features the monumental poem نونية ابن القيم (Ibn al-Qayyim’s Nūniyyah), formally titled الكافية الشافية في الانتصار للفرقة الناجية (“The Sufficient Cure in Defense of the Saved Sect”). Composed by Imam Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah, this work is a masterful blend of theology, poetry, and spiritual insight.
Key Themes:
- Affirmation of Sunni creed with deep theological precision
- Refutation of deviant sects and philosophies, especially the Jahmiyyah and Muʿtazilah
- Exploration of divine attributes, the nature of the soul, and the afterlife
- Emotional and intellectual appeal, combining rigorous argument with poetic beauty
Why It Matters:
This poem is not just a theological treatise—it’s a spiritual journey. Ibn al-Qayyim’s eloquence and depth make it a cornerstone for students of creed, especially those seeking to understand the heart and mind of classical Sunni scholarship.