Accounts of great scholars and leaders weeping out of fear of their own shortcomings.
Ibn al-Jawzi was a prolific writer, authoring hundreds of books spanning Quranic exegesis, Hadith sciences, history, and medicine. He was particularly famous for his moving sermons, which reportedly drew crowds of thousands and brought listeners to tears. His focus was always on reforming the heart, making him uniquely qualified to compile a biographical encyclopedia centered on piety. The Origins and Purpose of Sifat al-Safwah Sifat Al-safwah English Pdf