Ain‑Al Hayat: The Essence of Life

Essence of Life is a powerful and enlightening English translation of the classical Persian/Arabic work ‘Ayn al-Hayat (The Fountain of Life), authored by one of the most celebrated Shia scholars in Islamic history, Allama Muhammad Baqir al-Majlisi (1627–1699 CE), compiler of the monumental Bihar al-Anwar.

Written with spiritual depth and intellectual clarity, ‘Ayn al-Hayat is a timeless guide on Islamic ethics, self-purification, and moral development, grounded in the teachings of the Qur’an, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and the Twelve Imams (AS). It serves not only as a manual for personal reform but also as a mirror to assess one’s moral and spiritual character in light of divine revelation.

This English edition, translated by Sayyid Tahir Bilgrami, opens up access to this seminal work for a global audience seeking an authentic Islamic approach to the inner life, morality, and the path to spiritual excellence.

The book is divided into several chapters, each addressing key moral, spiritual, and social issues relevant to both individual and communal life.