Curing Forgetfulness

<p>This compilation of two treatises <em>al-Kashf wa al-Bay?n f? m? Yata?allaq bi al-Nisy?n & ?Il?j al-Nisy?n </em>one from the classical era and one from the 20th century contain both conceptual discussion and practical advice on how to address the universal issue of overcoming forgetfulness and strengthening memory. </p><p></p><p>Although focused on a very specific topic the benefits of this text are numerous and comprehensive since memory and cognitive retention affect so many aspects of our lives. Thus even if one implements only a few of its recommendations this is a book that is sure to prove useful and bring long term blessings to one's life.</p><p></p><ul><li>Authors: Shaykh ?Abd al-Ghan? ibn Ism???l al-N?buls? & al-?ab?b Muhammad ibn ?Alaw? al-?Aydar?s</li><li>Translator: Talut ibn Sulaiman Dawood</li><li>Binding: Paperback</li><li>Colour: Black & White</li><li>Length: 115 pages</li><li>Category: Spirituality Self-Help Islam</li><li>Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing </li></ul><p></p><p><strong>ABOUT THE AUTHORS</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Shaykh ?Abd al-Ghan? ibn Ism???l al-N?buls? </strong>(1641 - 1731) was an eminent scholar and poet of Ottoman Damascus. The Shaykh's family included many scholars and judges of the lands of Shaam and Egypt during both the Mamluk rulers and Ottoman eras and included many eminent Shaykhs whose works are know down to the present day. He authored over 200 works on a wide range of subjects and died in Damascus at 90 years of age. </p><p></p><p><strong>Habib Sa'd al-'Aydarus</strong> born in 1932 in Tarim hailed from a distinguished lineage tracing back to Prophet Muhammad ?. Raised in a scholarly and pious environment he studied under numerous eminent scholars including Habib Abdullah bin Umar al-Shatiri. His life was marked by dedication to Islamic knowledge and spiritual guidance even enduring three and a half years of severe torture in prison under a socialist regime. After his release in 1975 he revitalized religious practices and educational institutions notably reopening the Abu Murayyam school for Qur'an memorization. He authored over one hundred concise and beneficial books on various Islamic topics. Known for his open hospitality and compassionate heart he supported students of knowledge and emphasized respect for sacred texts. In his later years he continued his devotions despite declining health and he passed away on October 6 2011 leaving behind a legacy of scholarship and spiritual leadership. His funeral was attended by thousands and he was buried in the Zanbal graveyard in Tarim.</p><p> </p>