Curing Forgetfulness

Paperback compilation of two treatises on overcoming forgetfulness and strengthening memory, combining discussion with practical advice, Qur'anic verses, du'a, dhikr and traditional remedies. For adult readers (18+).

This book brings together two treatises, al-Kashf wa al-Bayān fī mā Yataʿallaq bi al-Nisyān and ʿIlāj al-Nisyān, one from the classical era and one from the 20th century. They contain both conceptual discussion and practical advice on the universal issue of forgetfulness. It includes:

• An overview of the challenge of forgetfulness
• The wisdom of Allah in making forgetfulness part of human nature
• Discussion of forgetfulness in the Qur'an, hadith and scholarly texts
• Qur'anic verses that can be recited to help overcome forgetfulness and strengthen memory
• Du'a and dhikr from the Sunnah to help address forgetfulness
• Prescriptions from traditional spiritual medicine to help address the root causes of forgetfulness, with step-by-step instructions for their preparation and use
• And more

Although focused on a specific topic, the book's benefits are broad, since memory and cognitive retention affect many aspects of our lives. Even if one implements only a few of its recommendations, it is likely to prove useful and bring long-term blessings.

Authors: Shaykh ʿAbd al-Ghanī ibn Ismāʿīl al-Nābulsī and al-Ḥabīb Muhammad ibn ʿAlawī al-ʿAydarūs. Translator: Talut ibn Sulaiman Dawood.