Overview

Originally written as a manual of spiritual instruction, this crucial work of medieval Islamic thought examines Sufi and mystical influences within the Muslim tradition to provide insight into the intellectual and religious history of the Muslim world. Written by one of the most famous theologian-mystics of all time, it is an in-depth discussion of two essential virtues of the religious and spiritual life: patience and thankfulness. Compelling and insightful, this exploration defines these virtues and examines their place in the Islamic worldview, with particular attention paid to their attainment and the influences that divert people from these virtues. This first-ever academic translation includes an introduction to the structure and development of al-Ghazali's thought, as well as a biography, appendix, and index.

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Author:   Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali ,  Henry T. Littlejohn
Publisher:   The Islamic Texts Society
Imprint:   The Islamic Texts Society
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Volume:   32
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.500kg
ISBN:  

9781911141310

ISBN 10:   1911141317
Pages:   330
Publication Date:   24 March 2016
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction -- Translation of the Book of Patience and Thankfulness -- Appendix I: Persons Cited in the Text -- Bibliography -- Index to Qur'anic Quotations -- General Index

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...the series as a whole, [is] a significant contribution to our understanding of this key figure in Islamic intellectual thought. -- Oliver Leaman * BRISMES Bulletin *

The series as a whole is a significant contribution to our understanding of this key figure in Islamic intellectual thought. --Oliver Leaman, professor of philosophy and Zantker Professor of Judaic Studies, University of Kentucky

Author Information

Abu Hamid al-Ghazali is the most famous theologian-mystic in Islam and the author of The Revival of the Religious Sciences. He died in 1111 AD. The translator, Dr Henry Litlejohn, is a retired university lecturer and pastor.

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