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- 'The Alchemy of Happiness' emphasized the importance of observing the ritual requirements of Islam, the actions that would lead to salvation, and avoidance of sin. Ghazzali finally won acceptance for Sufism in Islam, and his methods of argument and analysis powerfully impressed the scholars of the West, who imitated him extensively.
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Jul 18, 2018 · The Alchemy of Happiness is actually a summary of his enormous Revival of the Religious Sciences, and was originally written in Persian. These two volumes are the only full English translation, and are highly recommended for a complete perspective on Ghazzali’s thought.
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The first four chapters follow the hadiths, or sayings of Muhammad, in making a case for the impossibility of true happiness without a close relationship to God. Though now relatively obscure in the West, it has for nine centuries remained one of the great inspirational tracts of Islam.
Dec 6, 2021 · The factor that set the Alchemy apart from other theological works at the time was its mystical emphasis on self-discipline and asceticism. Sa'āda (happiness) is a central concept in Islamic philosophy used to describe the highest aim of human striving.
Mar 12, 2015 · Ghazzali's "The Alchemy of Happiness", written toward the end of his life, provides a succinct introduction to both the theory and practice of Sufism (Islamic mysticism). It thus offers many insights into traditional Muslim society.
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Jan 1, 2005 · Al-Ghazzali. Cosimo, Inc., Jan 1, 2005 - Religion - 104 pages. Those who deny the reality of the ecstasies and other spiritual experiences of the Sufis merely betray their own narrow-mindedness and...
Title Page Contents Editorial Note Preface Introduction Chapter I: The Knowledge Of Self Chapter II: The Knowledge Of God Chapter III: The Knowledge Of This World Chapter IV: The Knowledge Of The Next World Chapter V: Concerning Music And Dancing As Aids To The Religious Life Chapter VI: Concerning Self-Examination And The Recollection Of God ...
Jan 1, 2010 · The Alchemy of Happiness. Al-Ghazzali. Cosimo, Inc., Jan 1, 2010 - History - 104 pages. One of the great works of mystical religious literature, the Kimiya-i-Sa'adaat strove to bring man closer...
