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One of the great works of mystical religious literature, the
Kimiya-i-Sa'adaat strove to bring man closer to understanding God
by helping him understand himself. These excerpts from that work,
by a strikingly original thinker on Islam who lived and wrote in
the 11th century, were first published in 1910, and serve as a
potent reminder of how powerful an influence Al-Ghazzali had upon
religious philosophers of the Middle Ages, both Christian and
Islamic. With its wise and warmly humanistic outlook, this little
book may well foster a new measure of understanding in the current
philosophical battle between the religious traditions of East and
West. Also available from Cosimo Classics: Field's Shadows Cast
Before and Jewish Legends of the Middle Ages. Iranian theologian
AL-GHAZALI (1058-1111) was medieval Islam's most prominent scholar
and philosopher. CLAUD FIELD is also author of Mystics and Saints
of Islam, Heroes of Missionary Enterprise, and Persian Literature.
One of the great works of mystical religious literature, the
Kimiya-i-Sa'adaat strove to bring man closer to understanding God
by helping him understand himself. These excerpts from that work,
by a strikingly original thinker on Islam who lived and wrote in
the 11th century, were first published in 1910. They serve as a
potent reminder of how powerful an influence Al-Ghazzali had upon
religious philosophers of the Middle Ages, both Christian and
Islamic. With its wise and warmly humanistic outlook, this little
book may well foster a new measure of understanding in the current
philosophical battle between the religious traditions of East and
West.Also available from Cosimo Classics: Field's Shadows Cast
Before and Jewish Legends of the Middle Ages.ABU HAMED MUHAMMAD IBN
MUHAMMAD AL-GHAZZALI (1058-1111)was a Persian Islamic philosopher,
theologian, psychologist, and mystic, known today as one of the
most famous Sunni scholars in history, sometimes cited as
next-in-importance only to Muhammad. Born in Tus, Al-Ghazzali was a
pioneer of methodic doubt; his work The Incoherence of Philosophers
shifted early Islamic philosophy from metaphysics to the theory of
occasionalism, an Islamic doctrine that states cause-and-effect is
controlled by God. He also succeeded in bringing orthodox Islam in
contact with Sufism. The author of more than 70 books on various
subjects, his influence continues to stretch far and wide even
today.
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.
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 12th-century Islamic thinker Al Ghazzali began his career as a
professor in Baghdad. Over time, however, he realized that
philosophy, math, and science were inadequate to answer the
spiritual questions that vexed him. He left his post and began a
two-year search for truth. The Confessions of Al Ghazzali is his
autobiography and the result of what he learned during his quest.
In it, he argues that while philosophy and the sciences are
necessary for solving earthly matters, only Sufism is capable of
deciphering the ultimate mystery. This brief treatise, translated
into English for the first time by Claud Field and published in
1909, is filled with illuminating analogies and clear explanations
that will please the student of Islam and the academically curious.
Islamic theologian, philosopher, and mystic ABOU HAMID MUHAMMED IBN
MUHAMMAD AL GHAZZALI (1058-1111) is widely considered to be one of
Islam's most preeminent scholars. A prolific writer, Al Ghazzali's
works include treatises on theology, Sufism, philosophy,
jurisprudence, and logic.
1873. This remarkable treatise is a translation from one of the
numerous works of the Arabian philosopher, Abou Hamid Mohammed ben
Mohammed al Ghazzali, who flourished in the 11th century.
Mohammedan scholars of the present day still hold him in high
respect. This treatise on the alchemy of happiness is well-adapted
to extend our knowledge of the writings of Ghazzali and of the
opinions current then and now in the Oriental world. In form, the
book contains a treatise on practical piety and the author finds a
place for observations reaching far wide of his apparent aim,
making many observations which develop his notions in anatomy,
physiology, natural philosophy and natural religion.
Those who deny the reality of the ecstasies and other spiritual
experiences of the Sufis merely betray their own narrow-mindedness
and shallow insight. -from "Concerning Music and Dancing" One of
the great works of mystical religious literature, the
Kimiya-i-Sa'adaat strove to bring man closer to understanding God
by helping him understand himself. These excerpts from that work,
by a strikingly original thinker on Islam who lived and wrote in
the 11th century, were first published in 1910, and serve as a
potent reminder of how powerful an influence Al-Ghazzali had upon
religious philosophers of the Middle Ages, both Christian and
Islamic. With its wise and warmly humanistic outlook, this little
book may well foster a new measure of understanding in the current
philosophical battle between the religious traditions of East and
West. Also available from Cosimo Classics: Field's Shadows Cast
Before and Jewish Legends of the Middle Ages. Iranian theologian
AL-GHAZALI (1058-1111) was medieval Islam's most prominent scholar
and philosopher. CLAUD FIELD is also author of Mystics and Saints
of Islam, Heroes of Missionary Enterprise, and Persian Literature.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1873 Edition.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1873 Edition.
"Ghazzali," says Tholuck, "if ever any man have deserved the name,
was truly a divine, and he may justly he placed on a level with
Origen, so remarkable was he for learning and ingenuity, and gifted
with such a rare faculty for the skillful and worthy exposition of
doctrine. All that is good, noble and sublime, which his great soul
had compassed, he bestowed upon Mohammedanism; and he adorned the
doctrines of the Koran with so much piety and learning, that, in
the form given them by him, they seem in my opinion worthy the
assent of Christians. Whatsoever was most excellent in the
philosophy of Aristotle or in the Soofi mysticism, he discreetly
adapted to the Mohammedan theology. From every school, he sought
the means of shedding light and honor upon religion; while his
sincere piety and lofty conscientiousness imparted to all his
writings a sacred majesty. He was the first of Mohammedan divines."
One of the great works of mystical religious literature, the
Kimiya-i-Sa'adaat strove to bring man closer to understanding God
by helping him understand himself. These excerpts from that work,
by a strikingly original thinker on Islam who lived and wrote in
the 11th century, were first published in 1910. They serve as a
potent reminder of how powerful an influence Al-Ghazzali had upon
religious philosophers of the Middle Ages, both Christian and
Islamic. With its wise and warmly humanistic outlook, this little
book may well foster a new measure of understanding in the current
philosophical battle between the religious traditions of East and
West. Also available from Cosimo Classics: Field's Shadows Cast
Before and Jewish Legends of the Middle Ages. ABU HAMED MUHAMMAD
IBN MUHAMMAD AL-GHAZZALI (1058-1111)was a Persian Islamic
philosopher, theologian, psychologist, and mystic, known today as
one of the most famous Sunni scholars in history, sometimes cited
as next-in-importance only to Muhammad. Born in Tus, Al-Ghazzali
was a pioneer of methodic doubt; his work The Incoherence of
Philosophers shifted early Islamic philosophy from metaphysics to
the theory of occasionalism, an Islamic doctrine that states
cause-and-effect is controlled by God. He also succeeded in
bringing orthodox Islam in contact with Sufism. The author of more
than 70 books on various subjects, his influence continues to
stretch far and wide even today.
1873. This remarkable treatise is a translation from one of the
numerous works of the Arabian philosopher, Abou Hamid Mohammed ben
Mohammed al Ghazzali, who flourished in the 11th century.
Mohammedan scholars of the present day still hold him in high
respect. This treatise on the alchemy of happiness is well-adapted
to extend our knowledge of the writings of Ghazzali and of the
opinions current then and now in the Oriental world. In form, the
book contains a treatise on practical piety and the author finds a
place for observations reaching far wide of his apparent aim,
making many observations which develop his notions in anatomy,
physiology, natural philosophy and natural religion.
God has sent on earth a hundred and twenty-four thousand prophets
to teach men the prescription of this alchemy, and how to purify
their hearts from baser qualities in the crucible of abstinence.
This alchemy may be briefly described as turning away from the
world to God, and its constituents are four: 1. The knowledge of
self. 2. The knowledge of God. 3. The knowledge of this world as it
really is. 4. The knowledge of the next world as it really is. We
shall now proceed to expound these four constituents in order.
1873. This remarkable treatise is a translation from one of the
numerous works of the Arabian philosopher, Abou Hamid Mohammed ben
Mohammed al Ghazzali, who flourished in the 11th century.
Mohammedan scholars of the present day still hold him in high
respect. This treatise on the alchemy of happiness is well-adapted
to extend our knowledge of the writings of Ghazzali and of the
opinions current then and now in the Oriental world. In form, the
book contains a treatise on practical piety and the author finds a
place for observations reaching far wide of his apparent aim,
making many observations which develop his notions in anatomy,
physiology, natural philosophy and natural religion.
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