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"And they have been commanded no more than this: to worship Allah, offering Him sincere devotion, being True (in Faith); to establish regular Prayer; and to
practice regular Charity; and that is the Religion right and straight." Click Here for a list of Imam Ghazlai's Book currently available
The Beginning of Guidance This booklet can be considered as an
Introduction to The Imam's Magnum Opus The Revival of the Religions
Sciences (Ihya Ulum al-Din) and directs the reader to the larger work
for what lies beyond that. This book may
not seem to be suited to the hurried life of a modern city. Yet al-Ghazali’s
seriousness and sense of urgency stand out vividly and communicate themselves.
The book is interesting, too, in that, though al-Ghazali’s standpoint is
almost modern in many ways.
Makashafa-Tul-Qalub (Revelation
of the Heart) By Imam Ghazali
Makashafa-Tul-Qalub From The Sea of Imam Ghazali's Knowledge this
book covering One Hundred and Eleven Chapters which have irrigated countless
Hearts. Allah subhanahu wa tala says, 'On that day nothing will benefit the human being, neither wealth nor children, only the one who brings Allah a sound heart.' A sound heart is one that is free of defects and spiritual blemishes. Though the spiritual heart is centered in the physical heart, the heart being referred to here is the spiritual heart, not the physical heart
Minhaj-ul-Abidin Ila Jannati
Rabbil Alamin Considered to the Last Book from the sea of Imam Ghazali's Works. Al Sheikh al-Faqih al-Salih al-Zahid Abdul
Malik Abdullah Sates: This book is considered by Many as a Summary of the Magnus Opus Ihya Ulum Ud Deen of the Imam About Imam Ghazali
Al-Ghazali is generally acclaimed as the
most influential thinker of the Classical period of Islam, in
his autobiography The Deliverance from Error, the Imam
describes his education and his intellectual crisis, which left him so
paralysed by doubt that he he gave up his academic pursuits and
worldly interests and became a wandering ascetic. This was a process (period)
of mystical transformation. Later, he resumed his teaching duties, but again
left these. An era of solitary life, devoted to contemplation and writing then
ensued, which led to the authorship of a number of everlasting books (Many
of which have been translated in English)
For Imam Ghazali's Autobiography See:
Al Munqidh min al-Dalal al-Ghazali's Path to Sufism, His Deliverance
from Error, Iman Abu Hamid al-Ghazali's autobiography
Dear
Beloved Son This book by Hujjatul Islam Imam al-Ghazali offers twenty four pieces of valuable advice to seekers of knowledge. It touches on all aspects of life, from material wealth and the love of this life, to Islamic etiquette and acquiring knowledge. Imam al-Ghazali illustrates his ideas throughout with relevant quotations from the Quran and Hadith, as well as poetry and logical examples and clear analogies which demonstrates the need to cleanse ourselves of bad manners so that we can develop good characteristics. This is certainly a powerful reminder of the importance of constantly identifying ourselves with the next life.
Extract: Counsel 3. Knowledge Dear Beloved Son Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali Translated by Dr. Kamal El-Helbawy Paperback 100 Pages (Small Booklet) Published by Awakening To counsel others is as easy matter, the difficulty is accepting advice since it is bitter for those who follow their own inclinations and desires. They love the forbidden from the depth of their hearts. This is more applicable to seekers of knowledge and students of learning, those of them who are busy in the grace of spirits and the benefits of this world. They believe that mere abstract knowledge, without proper action, will rescue them. This is the belief of the philosophers. Praise and Glory be to Allah, The greatest of all. They do not know this much, that when they acquire knowledge, if they do not work according to it, the indictment against them is certain. The Messenger of Allah said: "The person most severely punished of the Day of Judgment is the learned one who did not follow Allah's guidance and did not benefit from his knowledge." It has been narrated that someone saw al-Junayd after his death in a dream. Al-Junayd was asked: "What news do you have Abal Qasim?" he replied: "Perished are the speeches and vanished are the allusions, nothing benefited us except the prostrations which we made in the middle of the night."
Ihya Ulum al-Din Brief Biography of Imam al-Ghazali The Revival of the Religions Sciences Widely regarded as the greatest work of Muslim spirituality, and has, for centuries, been the most read work after the Qur’an in the Muslim world. The Revival of the Religious Sciences is divided into four
parts each containing ten chapters. In brief, the first part deals with
knowledge and the requirements of religion—ritual purity, prayer,
charity, fasting, pilgrimage, recitation of the Qur’an, etc.; part two
concentrates mostly on man and society—the manners relating to eating,
marriage, earning a living, friendship, etc.; parts three and four are
dedicated to the inner life of the soul and discuss first the vices that
man must overcome in himself and then the virtues that he must strive to
achieve.
Ihya Ulum ud Deen The Revival of the
Religions Sciences (Ihya Ulum al-Din)
is widely regarded as one of the great work of Muslim spirituality,
and has, for centuries, been the widely read work in the Muslim world. As far as we know this is the only English
Translation of the complete set of this famous Work of Imam Al-Ghazali
In this Book Imam al-Ghazali covers those
dimensions of Islamic rituals of Worship- Prayer, Almsgiving, Fasting,
Pilgrimage, etc- Which are essential to the fulfillment of Inner quality. About
Imam Ghazali Imam al-Ghazzali's life was spent in self-sacrificing service of God and his fellowmen. He left behind him a fine example for all men to follow. He died in 505 AH He remains one of the most celebrated scholars in the history of Islamic thought. His exceptional life and works continue to be indispensable in the study of jurisprudence, theology, philosophy and mysticism. The books that he left behind were the result of an inquisitive mind that began the quest for knowledge at a very early stage
The Duties of Brotherhood in Islam
AL- Ghazali shows how brotherhood can be an aid to spiritual
Purification and a source of help and comfort in this World. About
Imam Ghazali Imam al-Ghazzali's life was spent in self-sacrificing service of God and his fellowmen. He left behind him a fine example for all men to follow. He died in 505 AH He remains one of the most celebrated scholars in the history of Islamic thought. His exceptional life and works continue to be indispensable in the study of jurisprudence, theology, philosophy and mysticism. The books that he left behind were the result of an inquisitive mind that began the quest for knowledge at a very early stage
Minhajul-'Abideen This book may rightly be considered as a
summary of Al Ghazali's Ihya
Ulum ud Deen (The
Revival of the Religions Sciences )
which is widely regarded as one of the great works of Muslim spirituality,
and has for centuries been a widely read and respected work in the Muslim world.
TAUBA (Repentance) If one does not truly KNOW that sins are the cause of being far from Allah, he will have no regrets over committing sins. He will not feel the pain of his path far from his Lord. When that pain is not felt, he will not return nor have the determination to stay away from sin. The translation is not excellent but reasonably good to understand the message About Imam Ghazali
Al-Ghazali is generally acclaimed as the
most influential thinker of the Classical period of Islam, in
his autobiography The Deliverance from Error, the Imam
describes his education and his intellectual crisis, which left him so
paralysed by doubt that he he gave up his academic pursuits and
worldly interests and became a wandering ascetic. This was a process (period)
of mystical transformation. Later, he resumed his teaching duties, but again
left these. An era of solitary life, devoted to contemplation and writing then
ensued, which led to the authorship of a number of everlasting books (Many
of which have been translated in English)
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