Al-Ghazali

Name: Al-Ghazali
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Al-Ghazali was an eleventh century Muslim theologian and mystic, whose groundbreaking work elevated Sufism to an acceptable part of orthodox Islam. His prose masterpieces analyse sacred doctrines and practices, revealing how they can be made the basis of a profound devotional life, leading to higher stages of mysticism. Delphi’s Eastern Treasures Series provides eReaders with rare and precious texts of Middle-Eastern and Asian literature, featuring prominent works of history, fiction, religion and philosophy, complemented with the original texts. This eBook presents al-Ghazali’s collected works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

Category: Eastern Treasures Tags: Eastern, Medieval, Philosophy, Religion

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* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to al-Ghazali’s life and works
* Features rare translations of al-Ghazali’s major treatises
* Concise introductions to the texts
* Excellent formatting
* Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables
* Features two bonus biographies, including Zwemer’s seminal study — discover al-Ghazali’s ancient world

CONTENTS:

The Translations
The Alchemy of Happiness (tr. Claud Field)
The Niche for Lights (tr. William Henry Temple Gairdner)
The Rescuer from Error (tr. Claud Field)
The Confessions of Al Ghazali (tr. Claud Field)
Some Religious and Moral Teachings of al-Ghazali (tr. Syed Nawab Ali)
A Short Creed (tr. Duncan B. MacDonald)

The Biographies
Al-Ghazli as Sufi (1917) by W. R. W Gardner
A Moslem Seeker after God (1920) by Samuel M. Zwemer