The Confessions of Al Ghazzali

""The Confessions of Al Ghazzali"" is a book written by Claud Field that details the life and spiritual journey of the famous Islamic scholar, theologian, and philosopher, Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazzali. The book is a translation of Al Ghazzali's autobiography, which he wrote towards the end of his life. The book is divided into several chapters, each one detailing a different aspect of Al Ghazzali's life. The first chapter describes his childhood and early education, while subsequent chapters delve into his years as a teacher and scholar, his spiritual crisis, and his eventual return to faith. Throughout the book, Al Ghazzali reflects on his struggles with doubt and his search for truth. He discusses his encounters with various philosophical and religious traditions, including Sufism, and how they influenced his thinking. ""The Confessions of Al Ghazzali"" is a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important figures in Islamic history. It provides a unique perspective on the intellectual and spiritual currents of the time and offers insights into the challenges faced by scholars and thinkers in medieval Islamic society.1909. The story of Al Ghazzali, considered to be perhaps the greatest Muslim theologian ever. Contents: Ghazzali's Search for Truth; The Subterfuges of the Sophists; The Different Kinds of Seekers after Truth; The Aim of Scholastic Theology and its Results; Concerning the Philosophical Sects and the Stigma of Infidelity which attaches to them all; Divisions of the Philosophic Sciences; Sufism; and the Reality of Inspiration; its Importance for the Human Race.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Claud Field
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 66
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d
ISBN: 9781162635361

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