Al-Ghazali

Centuries after his death, al-Ghazali remains one of the most influential figures of the Islamic intellectual tradition. Although he is best known for his Incoherence of the Philosophers, Moderation in Belief is his most profound work of philosophical theology. In it, he offers what scholars consider to be the best defense of the Ash'arite school of Islamic theology that gained acceptance within orthodox Sunni theology in the twelfth century, though...

This is an account of how the author, a leading figure in the Islamic movement in Egypt, was accused in 1965 of conspiring to kill Jamal Abd al-Nasir, the President of Egypt.

This collection of short wisdoms from the works of Imam al-Ghazali reflects the broad range of his brilliant intellectual thought. With an emphasis upon literary quality, concision, and concentration of meaning, each aphorism is full of value and significance and typifies the tradition of qawa'id (legal maxims) in the Islamic intellectual sciences. A commentary accompanies each maxim unraveling its wisdom. Tastefully presented and luxurious in feel,...

On the Duties of Brotherhood shows how brotherhood can be an aid to spiritual purification and the perfection of one's worship, as well as a source of help and comfort in the world. Readers will find the road to fellowship-by way of forgiveness, prayer, sincerity, loyalty, and consideration-and be enlightened by stories that illustrate the doctrine of brotherhood.

In this enlightening book Abu Hamid al-Ghazali explains the inner and outer secrets of the various actions of worship performed by Muslims. He explains the actions involved in the external elements of worship and outlines which of these actions are obligatory and which are sunna. He then discusses the inner requirements of the worship - the practice of the heart - and presents practical solutions for a distracted heart. This easy-to-read yet comprehensive...

Todo musulmán, al igual que todo estudiante del Islam, está al corriente del hecho de que el Quran es un constante testimonio de la absoluta unidad de Dios. Este principio básico encuentra su expresión más esencial en el capítulo (sura) numero 112, en el que se puede leer, "Dí: Él, Dios, es uno. Dios es de quien todo depende. Él no engendra, ni tampoco ha sido engendrado, y no existe nada que se Le asemeje". Sin embargo, se mantiene el hecho...