A Compendium on the Soul by Avicenna (Ibn Sina)

📘 Al-Muqaddimah Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6wZrAjRwk7f1FiZBiaLKPHdF21a47KIY 🌟📘 Welcome back to Chillbooks, where we continue our journey through Ibn Khaldun’s Al-Muqaddimah, one of the most influential works in history and sociology. In this seventh part, we explore the section “Fall of Kingdoms”, where Ibn Khaldun analyzes the factors that lead to the decline and eventual collapse of kingdoms and dynasties. **Disclaimer: AI tools have been used to assist in the translation and production of this Audiobook. We appreciate your help and feedback to improve the process Original Arabic text: https://ar.wikisource.org/wiki/مقدمة_ابن_خلدون 🔖 About Al-Muqaddimah - “Fall of Kingdoms” In this section, Ibn Khaldun explores the decline of kingdoms, discussing the internal and external forces that contribute to a kingdom’s downfall. 🌟 About Ibn Khaldun Ibn Khaldun (1332–1406) was a historian, philosopher, and scholar whose work has had a lasting impact on sociology, historiography, and political science. His theories on the cyclical nature of civilizations, social cohesion, and the dynamics of power in Al-Muqaddimah have made him one of the foremost thinkers in the study of history and society. His analysis of the fall of kingdoms offers a sobering perspective on the forces that lead to societal decline. 🌄 Subtitled Audiobook for Enhanced Learning This audiobook includes full on-screen subtitles, allowing you to follow every word as you listen to Ibn Khaldun’s examination of the decline of kingdoms. The visuals create a reflective atmosphere, enhancing your understanding of the concepts behind political and societal decay. 📚 A Series of Translations This is Part 7 of our series on Al-Muqaddimah, focusing on the Fall of Kingdoms. Stay tuned for more as we continue to uncover Ibn Khaldun’s profound insights into the rise and fall of civilizations. 📚 Explore with Chillbooks At Chillbooks, we present fully subtitled audiobooks of classic works in history, philosophy, and sociology. Subscribe to follow our series on Al-Muqaddimah and explore other essential works in political and social thought. Timestamps: 00:00 - Part 7 of Al-Muqaddimah by Ibn Khaldun 00:13 - Chapter forty-three: On the fact that oppression heralds the destruction of civilization. 12:07 - Chapter forty-four: On how the veil occurs in countries and that it is magnified with age. 16:11 - Chapter forty-five: On the division of the one state into two states. 21:14 - Chapter forty-six: On the fact that when the pyramid descends upon a state, it does not rise again. 23:55 - Chapter Forty-Seven: On How Defects Approach the State 32:46 - Chapter forty-eight: On the expansion of the state first to its end, then its contraction stage after stage until the state's demise and decline. 39:11 - Chapter forty-nine: On the occurrence and renewal of states. 41:08 - Chapter Fifty: The new state seizes the established state through endurance, not through confrontation. 48:07 - The fifty-first chapter: On the abundance of population at the end of the state 51:57 - Chapter Fifty-Two: On the fact that human civilization must have a policy to organize its affairs. 1:17:39 - The fifty-third chapter: On the matter of the Fatimids. 2:01:21 - The fifty-fourth chapter: On the beginning of states and nations. Follow us: • All links (opens in relevant apps): https://solo.to/chillbooks • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chillbooks.tv/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/chillbookstv • Facebook: https://facebook.com/chillbooks.tv • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@chillbooks.tv • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Chillbooks 📘 Explore Ibn Khaldun’s analysis of the ‘Fall of Kingdoms’ in Al-Muqaddimah, fully subtitled for a thoughtful and immersive experience at Chillbooks.