Book XL of the Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din): Kitab Dhikr Al-Mawt Wa-Ma Badahu Book Xl of the Revival of the Religious ... (The Islamic Texts Society al-Ghazali Series) - Softcover

Ghazali, Abu Hamid Muhammad

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0946621136 ISBN 13: 9780946621132

Publisher: The Islamic Texts Society, 1989

Synopsis

This is the first English translation of the last chapter of Al-Ghazali's "Revival of the Religious Sciences" (Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din), widely regarded as the greatest work of Muslim spirituality. After expounding his Sufi philosophy of death and showing the importance of the contemplation of human mortality to the mystical way of self-purification, Ghazali takes his readers through the stages of the future life: the vision of the Angels of the Grave, the Resurrection, the Intercession of the Prophet, 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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Review:

'I warmly recommend Winter's translation to everyone interested in Islamic eschatology and Islamic thought.' -- Annemarie Schimmel

'Of considerable value and solace to many who will buy it for reasons both religious and academic.' -- H.T. Norris, BSOAS

'This book is an excellent translation of a very important work...This translation and the series as a whole, are significant contributions to our understanding of this key figure in Islamic intellectual thought.' -- Oliver Leaman BRISMES Bulletin

'Winter's rendering combines exactness with fluency and dignity of style. The introduction, notes, appendix, bibliography, index - all make this an exemplary publication, produced to the highest standards.' -- Christian Troll, CSIC

About the Author:

Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazali is commonly regarded as the one of the most influential thinkers of medieval Islam. A theologian, logician, jurist, and mystic, he is known for revealing the compatibility of the outward forms of religion with the inner experiences of the Sufi and mystical traditions. H. T. Littlejohn is a retired pastor and lecturer who has devoted many years of study to Christian theology and Islamic literature.

About this edition

• Publisher: The Islamic Texts Society
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0946621136
• ISBN 13: 9780946621132
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 378