Purification of the Soul

Purification of the Soul is a classical work by the Hanbali jurist Imam Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi (d. 689H) addressing the spiritual illnesses of the heart and their remedies according to the Quran and Sunnah. The book examines traits such as pride, arrogance, envy, greed, miserliness, and love of status, explaining how each takes root in the soul and how the believer can work to remove them through knowledge, self-discipline, and remembrance of Allah. Drawing on statements of the Companions and early scholars, the author builds a practical framework for spiritual rectification (tazkiyah) rather than an abstract theoretical discussion. It suits readers looking for a concise, classically-grounded guide to self-purification, and is commonly used alongside other Dar as-Sunnah tazkiyah titles by the same translation team.