Ibn Al Qayyim’s book reinforces the belief of the theist’s teleological standpoint which is one of the most logical contentions against naturalists, that we are created and that there is a higher entity that has started and created all of these. With the philosophical belief of causality in mind, harboring an argument that the vast and infinite universe came about through a cosmic theoretical phenomenon that bored the concept of a random chance is tantamount to absurdity. Simply put, believing that the universe and everything on it were not designed intelligently as it came about through accident without any purpose at all would be much more irrational and difficult to swallow.
This book enlightens its readers with knowledge that would prompt them into the realization of the purpose of creation and its inception. It delves into the subject on the complexities of the system of men, nature, and the universe in general. It explores in the most detailed manner that one can even use this engrossing book for scientific reference though it was not written for that purpose. The reader maybe persuaded to hold onto a contention that since everything is designed intelligently, then our common sense should call towards the belief that the cosmos and every living on it is a work of a higher entity that possesses infinite wisdom and intelligence.
Those who prefer to use scientific evidence like the teleological and causality philosophical argument as a means to reach some level of certainty will find this book compelling. It would intellectually influence its sincere readers—so long as they would mentally devour it with open-mindedness—to awaken its natural disposition to recognize its Supreme Creator which is the Creator of all that exists. This is the cure for our spiritual maladies brought about by intellectual corruption which in turn will save us from the trap and tricks of confusions and misconceptions.
This book provides evidence scientifically to the words of Allah in the glorious Qur’an so we could reflect upon His signs on the creation which just behooves a person who is seeking the truth or certainty in his belief. Allah (SWT) said: “We will show them Our signs in the universe and within their own beings until it will become manifest to them that it is the truth.” Behold, reflect and ponder on the Creation and thus perceive the signs of the Creator in it.