Qimat al-Zaman 'ind al-'Ulama' قيمة الزمن عند العلماء Dar al-Basha'ir Leather cover

Among the most beloved and influential works on the value of time in the Islamic tradition, Qīmat al-Zaman ʿInd al-ʿUlamāʾ offers a powerful glimpse into the lives of the great Muslim scholars whose extraordinary achievements were built upon an unwavering commitment to making every moment count. Written by the renowned Syrian hadith scholar and historian Shaykh ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ Abū Ghuddah, this inspiring work has motivated generations of students, scholars, and professionals to cultivate discipline, purpose, and high aspiration.

Drawing upon the biographies of some of Islam's greatest intellectuals, the author illustrates how they viewed time as their most precious possession. Through engaging anecdotes, he demonstrates how scholars organized every aspect of their daily lives to maximize learning, teaching, worship, and writing. Whether traveling, eating, receiving visitors, or even approaching the final moments of life, they sought to ensure that no opportunity for beneficial knowledge was wasted.

Among the remarkable examples included are Ibn ʿAqīl al-Ḥanbalī, who adopted time-saving habits to devote more hours to study and writing; al-Ḥāfiẓ Ibn al-Jawzī, who carefully arranged routine tasks so they would never interrupt his scholarly work; Imām al-Nawawī, whose relentless dedication to knowledge became legendary; and the great polymaths al-Bīrūnī and Ibn Sīnā, who remained engaged in learning and discussion until the very end of their lives.

More than a collection of historical anecdotes, this book presents an enduring Islamic philosophy of time. It reminds readers that life consists of fleeting moments entrusted to us by Allah, and that every hour invested in beneficial knowledge, righteous deeds, and sincere service becomes a lasting source of reward. Its lessons are as relevant today as they were centuries ago, offering practical inspiration for students, educators, professionals, and anyone seeking a more purposeful and productive life.

This deluxe edition is published jointly by Dār al-Bashāʾir al-Islāmiyyah and Maktabat al-Maṭbūʿāt al-Islāmiyyah, the publishers long associated with the works of Shaykh ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ Abū Ghuddah. Beautifully bound in a premium leather-style hardcover with high-quality paper and clear typography, it is both a treasured addition to any Islamic library and an ideal gift for students of knowledge.

Features

• One of Shaykh ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ Abū Ghuddah's most celebrated works
• Inspiring accounts from the lives of the greatest Muslim scholars
• Practical lessons on time management, productivity, and high aspiration
• Encourages discipline in the pursuit of knowledge and worship
• Based on authentic historical biographies and classical sources
• Deluxe leather-style hardcover edition
• An excellent gift for students, teachers, and seekers of knowledge