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Ghazali Ser.: Al-Ghazali on Disciplining the Soul and on Breaking the Two Desires : Books XXII and XXIII of the Revival of the Religious Sciences by Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazali (2017, Trade Paperback)
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"Al-Ghazali on Disciplining the Soul" is a translation of the twenty-third book of the "Revival of the Religious Sciences" (Ihya Ulum al-Din), which is widely regarded as the greatest work of Muslim spirituality.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherIslamic Texts Society
ISBN-10191114135X
ISBN-139781911141358
eBay Product ID (ePID)5038410498
Product Key Features
Number of Pages380 Pages
Publication NameAl-Ghazali on Disciplining the Soul and on Breaking the Two Desires : Books XXII and XXIII of the Revival of the Religious Sciences
LanguageEnglish
SubjectIslam / Theology, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Sexuality & Gender Studies
Publication Year2017
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaReligion, Philosophy
AuthorAbu Hamid Muhammad Al-Ghazali
SeriesGhazali Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight7.5 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Number of Volumes18 vols.
SynopsisThe spiritual life in Islam begins with riyadat al-nafs, the inner warfare against the ego. Distracted and polluted by worldliness, the lower self has a tendency to drag the human creature down into arrogance and vice. This translation of two chapters from The Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din) details the sophisticated spiritual techniques adopted by classical Islam., The spiritual life in Islam begins with riyadat al-nafs , the inner warfare against the ego. Distracted and polluted by worldliness, the lower self has a tendency to drag the human creature down into arrogance and vice. Only by a powerful effort of will can the sincere worshipper achieve the purity of soul which enables him to attain God's proximity. This translation of two chapters from The Revival of the Religious Sciences details the sophisticated spiritual techniques adopted by classical Islam. In the first step, On Disciplining the Soul, 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, Breaking the Two Desires , he focusses on the question of gluttony and sexual desire, concluding, in 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 Ghazali's ability to make use of Greek as well as Islamic ethics. The work will prove of special interest to those interested in Sufi mysticism, comparative ethics, and the question of sexuality in Islam.
LC Classification NumberB753.G32
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