This is the first English
translation of the last chapter of Al-Ghazali’s Revival of the Religious
Sciences (Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din), widely regarded as the greatest work of
Muslim spirituality. After expounding his Sufi philosophy of death and
showing the importance of the contemplation of human mortality to the
mystical way of self-purification, Ghazali takes his readers through the
stages of the future life: the vision of the Angels of the Grave, the
Resurrection, the Intercession of the Prophet, and finally, the torments of
Hell, the delights of Paradise and - for the elect - the beatific vision of
God’s Countenance.
‘I warmly recommend
Winter’s translation to everyone interested in Islamic eschatology and
Islamic thought.’ Annemarie Schimmel
‘This book is an excellent
translation of a very important work...This translation and the series as a
whole, are significant contributions to our understanding of this key figure
in Islamic intellectual thought.’ Oliver Leaman (BRISMES Bulletin)
‘Winter’s rendering
combines exactness with fluency and dignity of style. The introduction,
notes, appendix, bibliography, index - all make this an exemplary
publication, produced to the highest standards.’ Christian Troll (CSIC)
‘Of considerable value and
solace to many who will buy it for reasons both religious and academic.’
H.T. Norris (BSOAS)
pages:
378
size: 234 x 156mm
Published: 1989
© The Islamic Texts
