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asceticism

الزهد

Author: أبو سعيد أسد بن موسى بن إبراهيم بن الوليد بن عبد الملك بن مروان الأموي القرشي الملقب بأسد السنة (المتوفى: 212هـ) (d. 212)

About this work

هذا الكتاب "الزهد" لأسد بن موسى يتناول موضوعات تتعلق بالآخرة والحساب والجزاء، مركزًا على وصف عذاب النار ونعيم الجنة. يتحدث المؤلف عن أودية جهنم وجبالها وحياتها وشراب أهل النار، كما يذكر الصراط والموقف بين يدي الله والشفاعة والموازين والقصاص. الكتاب يهدف إلى تذكير القارئ باليوم الآخر وبيان عواقب الأعمال في الحياة الدنيا.

Translation

This book, “Asceticism,” by Asad ibn Musa deals with topics related to the afterlife, reckoning, and recompense, focusing on describing the torment of hellfire and the bliss of heaven. The author talks about the valleys of Hell, its mountains, its life, and the drink of the people of Hell. He also mentions the path, the position before God, intercession, the scales, and retribution. The book aims to remind the reader of the Last Day and explain the consequences of actions in this life.

Topics covered

Asceticism by Asad bin Musa
Chapter: Mention of the people of Hell who suffer the least punishment
Chapter on mentioning the valleys and mountains of Hell
Chapter on mentioning fire snakes and their scorpions
Chapter on mentioning the drink of the people of Hell
Chapter on mentioning the severity of the torment of the people of Hell
Chapter on mentioning the Sirat and the passage on it
Chapter on the descent of God, Blessed and Most High, in shades of clouds for judgment
Chapter on the intercession of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, for the people of the situation
Chapter on mentioning the scales on the Day of Resurrection
Chapter on placing accounts on the Day of Resurrection
Chapter on mentioning what will be called the Day of Resurrection
Chapter on mentioning God’s accountability to His servants on the Day of Resurrection
Chapter on mentioning retaliation on the Day of Resurrection

الزهد للمعافى بن عمران الموصلي