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Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazzali (1058-1111) is one of the most
important religious figures in Islamic history. He is particularly
noted for his brilliant synthesis of mysticism and traditional
Sunni Islam. Ghazzali's "The Alchemy of Happiness", written toward
the end of his life, provides a succinct introduction to both the
theory and practice of Sufism (Islamic mysticism). It thus offers
many insights into traditional Muslim society. This translation is
fully annotated for readers unfamiliar with Ghazzali and includes
an introduction to his life and historical milieu.
Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazzali (1058-1111) is one of the most
important religious figures in Islamic history. He is particularly
noted for his brilliant synthesis of mysticism and traditional
Sunni Islam. Ghazzali's "The Alchemy of Happiness", written toward
the end of his life, provides a succinct introduction to both the
theory and practice of Sufism (Islamic mysticism). It thus offers
many insights into traditional Muslim society. This translation is
fully annotated for readers unfamiliar with Ghazzali and includes
an introduction to his life and historical milieu.
The Path of Worshippers to the Paradise of the Lord of the Universe
is an authoritative book and a guideline on practical Sufism
('irfan-i 'amali). It is also a mirror to the soul of its author.
In this book Ghazzali speaks not only as a scholar but also as a
master and sincerely shares his spiritual experiences with his
readers in a simple language and an intimate tone. These qualities
of the book penetrate into the depth of the heart of the reader.
The importance of the book lies in the fact that its author was the
most prominent theologian and jurist of his time and its teachings
are as valid today as they were when the author wrote the book just
before his death in 505/1111.
The Path of Worshippers to the Paradise of the Lord of the Universe
is an authoritative book and a guideline on practical Sufism
('irfan-i 'amali). It is also a mirror to the soul of its author.
In this book Ghazzali speaks not only as a scholar but also as a
master and sincerely shares his spiritual experiences with his
readers in a simple language and an intimate tone. These qualities
of the book penetrate into the depth of the heart of the reader.
The importance of the book lies in the fact that its author was the
most prominent theologian and jurist of his time and its teachings
are as valid today as they were when the author wrote the book just
before his death in 505/1111.
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