| Author |
Ghazzali, 1058-1111 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Widgery, Alban G. (Alban Gregory), 1887-1968 |
| Translator |
Nawab Ali, Syed |
| LoC No. |
35022526
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| Title |
Some religious and moral teachings of Al-Ghazzali : Being brief extracts from his Ihya-u-Ulum-id-din
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| Original Publication |
Baroda: A. G. Widgery, 1921.
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| Series Title |
The Gaekwad studies in religion and philosophy, X.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Fritz Ohrenschall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Some Religious and Moral Teachings of Al-Ghazzali" by Syed Nawab Ali is a collection of philosophical and religious extracts focused on the insights of the prominent Islamic thinker Al-Ghazzali, probably written in the early 20th century. The book presents selections from Al-Ghazzali’s key work, "Ihya-u-Ulum-id-Din" (The Renovation of the Sciences of Religion), rendering them into English for broader accessibility. It explores various aspects of human nature, morality, and the relationship between humans and the divine, aiming to inspire a deeper understanding and appreciation of Islamic spiritual teachings. The opening of the work includes a preface and an introduction that sets the stage for the anthology. It emphasizes the importance of constructive literature in fostering mutual respect and understanding among different religions. The introduction discusses Al-Ghazzali’s life, intellectual journey, and his attempts to reconcile faith with reason, highlighting key themes like human nature, freedom, responsibility, pride, friendship, and love. Through these philosophical teachings, the text invites readers to reflect on their moral compass and the essence of genuine spirituality, thereby facilitating a connection with the divine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
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| Subject |
Islamic ethics -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73140 |
| Release Date |
Mar 11, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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