
- 336 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
The wisdom of one of the greatest scholars of Islam can be a companion on your own spiritual journey.
Considered by many to be the all-time greatest scholar of Islam, Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (1058ā1111) was also one of the foremost sages of theology, philosophy and Sufism. His writings on the interrelation of law, theology and mysticism were central in establishing Sufism as a core dimension of orthodox Islamic practice. Muslim communities all across the world today still base much of their practice of Islam on Ghazali's writings.
The Forty Foundations of Religion, Ghazali's own summary of his magnum opus, The Revival of the Religious Sciences, serves as a brief and powerful summary of Islamic faith, worship, law and spirituality. It outlines the basis of Islamic belief, the foundational matters of ritual and practice, and the character traits a person must cultivate and avoid in the perfection of faith.
Now you can experience the wisdom of Ghazali even if you have no previous knowledge of The Forty Foundations of Religion or Islam. This SkyLight Illuminations editionāthe first publication of significant portions of The Forty Foundations of Religion in Englishāprovides original translations of selected highlights accompanied by insightful commentary that makes the core message of this great spiritual master relevant to anyone seeking a balanced understanding of Islam.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Series
- Contents
- Foreword: Al-Ghazali and the Tradition of Islamic Renewal
- Introduction
- Al-Ghazaliās Introduction
- Al-Ghazaliās Introduction: Annotations
- Book I | The Science of Belief
- Book I | Annotations
- Book II | Outward Actions
- Book II | Annotations
- Book III | Purification of the Heart
- Book III | Annotations
- Book IV | Meritorious Character Traits
- Book IV | Annotations
- Epilogue
- Notes
- Selected Bibliography
- About SkyLight Paths
- Copyright