: A significant portion is dedicated to "cleansing the heart" from addictive desires. Ibn al-Qayyim argues that the pain of patience is far lighter than the enduring pain of addiction and unchecked desire.
While the full unabridged work is primarily available in Arabic, several abridged English translations and overviews are accessible online for those seeking a "new" or digital copy. Rawdatul-Muhibbin wa Nuzhatul-Mushtaaqeen - Ibn Qayyim rawdat al muhibbin english pdf new
Rawdat al-Muhibbin English PDF: A Guide to Ibn al-Qayyim’s "Garden of Lovers" : A significant portion is dedicated to "cleansing