Al-Daa’Wa Al-Dawaa

Al-Da’ wa al-Dawa’” (The Disease and the Cure) by Imam Ibn al-Qayyim is a masterpiece on Islamic spiritual psychology, written entirely as a detailed answer to a distressed man seeking a cure for a destructive sin and illicit emotional attachment. The book argues that just as the physical body falls ill, the human heart and soul get deeply diseased through sins, lust, and negligence of God, with the only true remedy being found in the Qur’an and Sunnah. Through this text, the Imam outlines how sins actively strip away a person’s peace, mental clarity, and provision, while offering practical steps for recovery. He highlights the immense power of Du’a (supplication) as the ultimate medicine—provided it comes from a sincere heart free from unlawful (Haram) earnings—and provides a comprehensive roadmap for sincere repentance (Tawbah) to purify the soul and break free from harmful habits.