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A Concise Description of Jannah and Jahannam

The Garden of Paradise and the Fire of Hell

Shaikh ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani

Translated by Muhtar Holland

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Visualise the afterlife to transform your worship today. This concise guide brings the realities of Jannah and Jahannam to life using the Qur’an and Sunnah, providing the spiritual focus you need to refine your character and deepen your devotion.

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Description

We spend a lifetime working to attain Jannah and pray to be saved from the Fire, but how much do we actually know about these abodes?

A Concise Description of Jannah and Jahannam is a powerful book that provides vivid descriptions of the physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of the Hereafter. It is an excerpt from the classic work Al-Ghunya li-Talibi Tariq al-Haqq (Sufficient Provision for Seekers of the Path of Truth) by the world-renowned scholar Shaikh ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani. In it you will gain a glimpse into the unseen—from the breathtaking delights of the Garden to the sobering realities of the Fire—all firmly grounded in the Qur’an and Sunnah.

Translated with the warmth and clarity that Muhtar Holland is famous for, this book will sharpen your focus, refine your habits and help you feel more mindful in your worship. It is a concise book that is designed to be read again and again, and reflected upon so that you can live every day with the Hereafter in mind.
Why You Need This Book
Vivid descriptions: Connect deeply with the beauty of Paradise through descriptions that make your ultimate goal feel real and attainable.

Sharp focus: Use the sobering description of the Fire to help you overcome difficult habits and stay firm on the straight path.

Trusted advice: Benefit from the wisdom of Shaikh ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, one of Islam’s most respected and universally loved teachers.

Easy-to-read: Complex classical insights are turned into smooth, accessible English that flows naturally for the modern reader.

Heartfelt: Transform your daily worship into a more meaningful experience by keeping the reward of the Garden in clear sight.
Author Biography
Translator Biography

Muhtar Holland was born in 1935, in Durham, England. He embraced Islam in 1969. He studied Arabic and Turkish at Oxford University before doing National Service in the Royal Navy learning Russian for two years.

He held academic posts at the University of Toronto, Canada; at the School of Oriental and African Studies in the University of London, England (with a five-month leave to study Islamic Law in Cairo, Egypt); and at the Universiti Kebangsaan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (followed by a six-month sojourn in Indonesia). He also worked as Senior Research Fellow at the Islamic Foundation in Leicester, England, and as Director of the Nur al-Islam Translation Center in Valley Cottage, New York.

His freelance activities were mostly been devoted to writing and translating in various parts of the world, including Scotland and California.
This Book is Best For
Parents: who need a quick but powerful spiritual boost during a hectic day to keep their ultimate goal in mind.

Muslims: who want to make their daily worship feel more real, urgent, and heartfelt.

Students: looking for a reliable and easy-to-understand introduction to Islamic beliefs about the Hereafter or starting a study of al-Jilani’s works.

Individuals: looking for a gentle wake-up call to help them leave behind bad habits and return to Allah.
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Endorsements & Recognition

The Muslim World Book Review

“The hell described herein…contains a multitude of torments and unspeakable horrors, detailed in the most vivid of images. Likewise, the descriptions of Paradise that follow are astonishing, the beauties therein are bewildering.

The subject matter and skilful rendering make this small book a pleasure to read. Shaykh Nuh Keller described the late Muhtar Holland (1935-2010), may God have mercy upon him, as a “translator’s translator” and the exquisiteness of this book only bears witness to this.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this book too scary for me to read?

While the book includes honest descriptions of the Fire to help keep us on the straight path, it is beautifully balanced with inspiring accounts of Paradise, so we are encouraged to succeed. It is meant to balance the two wings of the believer: fear and hope.

How is this different from other books on the afterlife?

This is not just a description of unseen abodes. It explains the Divine wisdom behind why the Garden and Fire were created, helping you understand how the Hereafter relates to your soul’s journey right now, and how it fits in with the concept of Divine Justice.

How long of a read is this?

It is a concise, 124-page book with short, focused chapters that we think you can read in a total of about 6 hours.

Why does the title contain the word “concise”?

Because it is an excerpt from a much larger multi-volume work, it strips away the legal and technical discussions to focus purely on the descriptions of the afterlife. This book presents the core of Shaykh Abdul-Qadir al-Jilani’s teachings.

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