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Conscious of his function as teacher and spiritual master, Ghazali not only encourages his readers to practice patience and thankfulness, but also alerts them to those causes that can divert them from doing so. In this way, The Book of Patience of Thankfulness is a manual of spiritual instruction and an aid in the goal of all aspirants: spiritual perfection. Dr Henry Littlejohn provides an extensive introduction to the subject which illustrates the importance of patience and thankfulness in Islamic literature throughout the centuries. In this new edition, the Islamic Texts Society has included a translation of Imam Ghazali s own Introduction to the Revival of the Religious Sciences which gives the reasons that caused him to write the work, the structure of the whole of the Revival and places each of the chapters in the context of the others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213172699196,"sku":"9789696402015","price":1169.1,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/7706\/7836\/files\/9789696402015.jpg?v=1776707441"},{"product_id":"al-ghazali-the-remembrance-of-death-and-the-afterlife","title":"Al-Ghazali The Remembrance Of Death And The Afterlife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the first English translation of a key section of al-Ghazall s Revival of the Religious Sciences, (Ibya Ulum al-Din), widely regarded as the greatest work of Muslim spirituality. Its theme is of universal interest: death, and the life to come. After expounding his Sufi phi losophy of death, and showing the importance of the contemplation of human morality to the mystical way of self-purification, al-Ghazalt takes his readers through the stages of the future life: the vision of the Angels of the Grave, the Resurrection, the Intercession of the Prophets, and finally, the torments of Hell, the delights of Paradise, and-for the elect-the beatific vision of God s Countenance. 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The Book of Love, or Kitab al-mahabba, is of fundamental importance in the history of Islamic thought and in the development of Sufism. Though earlier treatises had been written by Sufi masters on various aspects of the love between God and man, The Book of Love was the first treatise which established not merely the possibility but the necessity of such love. Ghazali argues that all the virtues and spiritual stages that precede love, like repentance, patience and thankfulness, lead to love; and all the spiritual stages that follow on from love are a result of it. Using proof-texts derived from the Qur an, the Traditions of the Prophet Muhammad and Sufi precept, Ghazali succeeded in marshalling forceful arguments to make his case. These arguments prevailed to such an extent that the later Islamic mystical tradition is imprinted with a central emphasis on divine love. Out of Ghazali s pioneering treatment would emerge not only new trends in Sufi theory and practice, but an entire body of mystical poetry including that of the great Persian poets Rümi and Hafiz. Professor Eric Ormsby s fully annotated translation brings out all the beauty and lyricism of the text. The translation is preceded by an extensive introduction which sets the work in its historical and spiritual context. 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Here, Abu Hamid al-Ghazali aims teach readers firstly the theory of is lawful what unlawful and how deal with dubious or ambiguous issues, secondly how apply the knowledge they have gained their everyday lives. The main support this application, especially in that unclear, is caution prudence (ward) Ghazali explains the degrees of prudence necessary beginning with prudence of the upright ending the prudence saintly. Thus sincere practice what is lawful and desisting from what unlawful become integrated into spiritual life. As his other works, Ghazali bases himself the Qur an and narrations from the Prophet Muhammad, followed by examples the Companions, the Successor generations and pious Predecessors. 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Only by a powerful effort of will can the sincere worshipper achieve the purity of soul which enables him to attain to God s proximity. This translation of two sections, Books XXII and XXIII, from The Revival of the Religious Sciences details the sophisticated spiritual techniques adopted by classical Islam. In the first text, which cites copious anecdotes from the Islamic scriptures and biographies of the saints, Ghazali explains how to acquire good character traits, and goes on to describe how the sickness of the heart may be cured. In the second part, entitled Breaking the Two Desires, he focusses on the question of gluttony and sexual desire, concluding with the words of the Prophet that the best of all matters is the middle way . The translator has added an introduction and notes which explore Ghazalt s ability to make use of Greek as well as Islamic ethics. The work will prove of especial interest to those interested in Sufi mysticisim, comparative ethics and the question of sexuality in Islam. 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While this present work is entitled Vigilance and Self-examination, the main virtue steadfast commitment (murabata); vigilance and self-examination being two of its stations. Ghazali refers to the Qur an and states that God has enjoined upon creation patience and steadfast commitment and that the latter is made up of six stations: agreeing the conditions he soul must follow (musharata), vigilance (muraqaba), self-examination muhasaba), punishment (mu aqaba), renewed striving (mujahada) and, Finally, censure (mu ataba). Of these six stations, Ghazali gives particular attention to vigilance and self-examination which he considers to be the cornerstones of steadfast commitment. 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In this thirty-seventh chapter of the Revival of the Religious Sciences, Abu Hamid al-Ghazali gives a response to each of these questions by expounding the reality and levels of intention, sincerity and truthfulness, their interdependence and those acts which affirm them and those acts which mar them. Ghazali links sincere and truthful intention with the heart and calls it the spirit of action . As in all his writings, Ghazalt bases his arguments on the Qur an, the example of the Prophet and the sayings of numerous scholars and Sufis. Al-Ghazali on Intention, Sincerity andamp; Truthfulness is essential reading for all those seeking a deeper insight into their thoughts and actions, and the integrity of their intentions. It will also be of interest to all those concerned with ethics and the principles that underlie the choices we make. In this new edition, the Islamic Texts Society has included a translation of Imam Ghazali s own Introduction to the Revival of the Religious Sciences which gives the reasons that caused him to write the work, the structure of the whole of the Revival and places each of the chapters in the context of the others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44231873003580,"sku":"9789696402077","price":719.1,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/7706\/7836\/files\/9789696402077.jpg?v=1776781725"},{"product_id":"al-ghazali-invocations-amp-supplications","title":"Al-Ghazali Invocations and Supplications","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough prayerfulness and the remembrance of God suffuse all the formal practices of Islam, there are times when the Muslim simply sits alone with his Lord to repeat formulas drawn from the Qur an and the sayings of the Prophet, seeking remission of his sins and the purification of his heart. The present volume, Book IX of the Revival of the Religious Sciences, is probably the most widely read compendium of such material, popular not only for its comprehensiveness and beauty, but also for the analytical approach of its author, who explores the psychological and spiritual effects of prayer and the celebration of God s name. 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In Al-Ghazali Poverty and Abstinence, Abu Hamid al-Ghazali considers two themes dear to Islamic devotional literature: poverty and abstinence. Taking his example the Prophet s love for the poor, Ghazali explains that poverty not simply an accidental state of destitution that might befall anyone but rather an inner acceptance of the Will of God and form of abstinence for His sake. Thus the life of poverty and abstinence described by Ghazali Al-Ghazali on Poverty and Abstinence refers to what every devoted follower of the Prophet is meant to adopt whatever his or her outer state may be. 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In it Ghazali explains the reasons for travel-in quest for knowledge or one s living, for the sake of worship including performing the pilgrimage, flight from what causes confusion in religion, and flight from harm; and the advantages gained from travel the disciplining of the soul through exposure to the rigours and strains of travel, and the acquisition of virtue and self-knowledge. On the practical side, Ghazali lists seven forms of conduct in travel, including how to prepare for a journey, what prayers to recite, what to do on the way and how to approach the return home. The final chapter of Conduct in Travel is dedicated to explanations of the religious concessions (rukhas) that travellers are granted in the like of the shortening and combining of prayers, the breaking of the fast, and how and when they can be applied. Finally, Ghazalt explains in detail how to learn to establish the direction of the qibla and the proper times for the daily prayers. 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While concentrating on a daily activity, eating, al-Ghazalt presents the importance of aligning every aspect of one s life with religion and spirituality. Referring extensively to the example of the Prophet and to that of the early Sufis, al-Ghazali illustrates how the simple activity of eating can encourage numerous virtues which are themselves necessary for the remainder of the spiritual life. The sections of Al-Ghazali on the Manners Relating to Eating are divided into what a person must uphold when eating alone, how a person must conduct himself when eating in company and the manners of hospitality. Through these sections, al-Ghazalt also discusses lawful and unlawful foods and practices, cleanliness, fasting, general health issues, and the blessings of contentment with little and generosity. 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Considered to be the spiritual last will and testament of al-Ghazali, Letter to a Disciple is a summary of the spiritual teachings of he who was regarded as the Proof of Islam . Written towards the end of his life, Letter to a Disciple was composed in response to the request by a disciple for the master to write down in a few pages a summary of all his teachings. The main ideas running throughout the work are on acquiring knowledge which is of spiritual benefit, purifying the intention, and acting on the basis of the acquired knowledge. Referring extensively to the example of the Prophet and to that of the early Sufis, al-Ghazali gives us a work of great depth, beauty and simplicity. This new translation is presented here as a bilingual English-Arabic edition. 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