A Handbook of Accepted Prayers by Ibn Daud

Unhealthy addictions and depression are widespread: some of us find the uncertainty and emotional darkness eating away at us. 700 years ago, a diligent Muslim scholar told of a cost-free, universal psychotherapeutic cure, writing: “Happiness comes with a sincere du’ā’.” He was Al-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah (RA); his teacher was Ibn Taymiyyah (RA). Riding on the coattails of our pious predecessors, we too seek routes to accepted prayers and eternal reward within the tradition of the Holy Qur’ān and authentic ahādīth (Prophetic sayings).

This book builds on our debut ‘A Handbook of Spiritual Medicine’ and isn’t simply a compilation of recommended du’ā’s. Instead, it is a carefully considered framework that aligns our emotions with the most beautiful du’ā’s, all of which have a profound constructive purpose: the aim is to transport us smilingly and with noblest etiquette towards the ma’arifat (higher knowledge of Allāh swt) and istiqāmah (steadfastness) that every Muslim seeks, deep down.

This book includes:

- 'The Du’ā’ Framework: the what, the why, when and the how of du’ā’.

- More than 200 of the most beautiful du’ā’s related to and to help manage each of the 26 spiritual diseases.

- A glossary of more than 100 emotions, as another way for the reader to navigate directly to those du’ā’s that will be of most benefit in sha Allah.

The Hardcover comes shrink-wrapped special edition hardback, and would make a wonderful gift. It is beautifully designed using embossed gold foil on the front and back covers, and includes two elegant satin ribbon bookmarks. It is made to be the more durable of the two options, and more suited to a reference book if you are looking for something that will last longer in sha Allah. It also comes fully illustrated and colourful throughout its 368 glossy pages.