Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah was a prolific scholar of the 14th century, a student of the famous Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah. While often associated with strict jurisprudence and theology, Rawdat al-Muhibbin reveals his profound depth in spirituality and the intricacies of the human heart.

Look for The Garden of Lovers: A Translation of Rawdat al-Muhibbin by Abu Rumaysah (published by Dar as-Sunnah). It is the gold standard. It preserves the poetry and the punch of Ibn Qayyim’s Arabic.

You can find digital or physical copies of the English translation at retailers like Online Islamic Book