The Revival of the Religions Sciences (4 Volume Set) Al-Ghazali's Ihya Ulum ud Din (English)

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The Revival of the Religious Sciences (4 Volume Set) is a profound exploration of spirituality, ethics, and the principles of Islam, authored by the renowned scholar Al-Ghazali. This English translation of his classic work, Ihya Ulum ud Din, brings the rich teachings and insights of the original text to a broader audience.

Al-Ghazali's writings delves into the meaning of faith, worship, and personal conduct. He emphasizes the importance of inner purity and the relationship between the individual and God. The four volumes are thoughtfully structured, covering various aspects of religious life, including rituals, moral character, and the significance of knowledge.

This set is perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Islamic teachings and enhance their spiritual journey. The accessible language and thorough explanations make it suitable for both scholars and lay readers. Whether you are exploring your faith or looking for inspiration in your daily life, The Revival of the Religious Sciences provides valuable insights that resonate across time.

Bring home this exceptional 4 volume set today and immerse yourself in the rich legacy of Al-Ghazali's thought.

Volume 1 - Acts of Worship, 
Volume 2 - Book of Worldly Usages, 
Volume 3 - Book of Destructive Evils, 
Volume 4 - Book of Constructive Virtues.

Table of Contents

BOOK-I

PREFACE
PREFACE OF IMAM GHAZZALI
CHAPTER I : Acquisition of Knowledge
CHAPTER II : Foundation of Belief
CHAPTER III : Mysteries of Cleanliness
CHAPTER IV : Secrets of Prayer
CHAPTER V : Secrets of Zakat and Charities
CHAPTER VI : Secrets of Fasting
CHAPTER VII : Secrets of Pilgrimage Ten Secret Things of Haj
CHAPTER VIII : Excellence of the Quran
CHAPTER IX : Zikr and Invocations
CHAPTER X : Actions after division of Times

BOOK –II

CHAPTER I : Rules of Eating and Drinking
CHAPTER II : Secrets of Marriage
CHAPTER III : Earnings, Trade and Commerce
CHAPTER IV : Halal & Haram
CHAPTER V : Love and Brotherhood
CHAPTER VI : Duties to relative, Neighbours, Muslims
CHAPTER VII : Benefits and harms of Seclusion and society
CHAPTER VIII : Rules of Journey
CHAPTER IX : Music and Ecstasy
CHAPTER X : Enjoining good & Forbidding Evil
CHAPTER XI : Conduct and Character of Holy Prophet

BOOK-III

CHAPTER I : Soul and its attributes
CHAPTER II : Riazat or efforts for good conduct in the ways of God
CHAPTER III : Harms of greed and sexual passion
CHAPTER IV : Harms of Tongue
CHAPTER V : Harms of Anger, hatred and Envy
CHAPTER VI : Evils of the world
CHAPTER VII : Evils of wealth and miserliness
CHAPTER VIII : Evils of Power and show
CHAPTER IX : Evils of Pride and Self-praise
CHAPTER X : Evils of erroneous beliefs

BOOK-IV

CHAPTER I : Tauba (Repentance)
CHAPTER II : Patience and gratefulness
CHAPTER III : Fear and hope
CHAPTER IV : Poverty and renunciation
CHAPTER V : Tauhid and Tawakkal
CHAPTER VI : Love and Attachment
CHAPTER VII : Will, intention and Truthfulness
CHAPTER VIII : Meditation and Introspection
CHAPTER IX : Pondering over good
CHAPTER X : Death and subsequent events

DETAILS:

ISBN: 9782745159458 
AUTHOR: Imam Abu Hamid Muhammad Al-Ghazali 
TRANSLATOR: Mohammad Mahdi al-Sharif
BINDING: Hardback
VOLUMES: 4 (Books)
PAGES: 2784
DIMENSIONS:  17 x 24 CM
PUBLISHER: Dar Al Kotob Al Ilmiyah (Beirut, Lebanon)
WEIGHT: 5 KG

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Imam Abu Hamid Muhammad Al-Ghazali, famous in the world of learning as al-Ghazzali was born in 450 AH (1058 A.D). in Persia. 
He graduated from the Nizamia Madressa at Nishapur, with distinction.a very famous educational institution in Nishapur. Later he was appointed as a teacher at the Nizamia College in Baghdad, where he proved very successful in imparting knowledge to the scholars under his care. 
This valuable gift of sustaining interest of his pupils and passing on his knowledge to them made him so famous that students from all parts of the country flocked to study under him.
Imam al-Ghazzali was fondly referred to as the 'Hujjat-ul-lslam', Proof of Islam, He is honoured as a scholar and a saint by learned men all over the world.
Al-Ghazali is generally acclaimed as the most influential thinker of the Classical period of Islam, in his autobiography "The Deliverance from Error", the Imam describes his education and his intellectual crisis, which left him so paralysed by doubt that he he gave up his academic pursuits and worldly interests and became a wandering ascetic. 
This was a process (period) of mystical transformation. Later, he resumed his teaching duties, but again left these. An era of solitary life, devoted to contemplation and writing then ensued, which led to the authorship of a number of everlasting books.