Al-Ghazali on Patience and Thankfulness
Book 32 of the Revival of the Religious Sciences
Seiten
2016
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2nd Revised edition
The Islamic Texts Society (Verlag)
978-1-911141-31-0 (ISBN)
The Islamic Texts Society (Verlag)
978-1-911141-31-0 (ISBN)
An important part of The Revival of the Religious Sciences, the Book of Patience & Thankfulness is a detailed discussion of the two qualities central to all faiths. Ghazali defines patience and thankfulness, their different forms, degrees and applications. And, he discusses the meaning of tribulation and blessings in connection with the virtues.
Originally written as a manual of spiritual instruction, this crucial work of medieval Islamic thought examines Sufi and mystical influences within the Muslim tradition to provide insight into the intellectual and religious history of the Muslim world. Written by one of the most famous theologian-mystics of all time, it is an in-depth discussion of two essential virtues of the religious and spiritual life: patience and thankfulness. Compelling and insightful, this exploration defines these virtues and examines their place in the Islamic worldview, with particular attention paid to their attainment and the influences that divert people from these virtues. This first-ever academic translation includes an introduction to the structure and development of al-Ghazali's thought, as well as a biography, appendix, and index.
Originally written as a manual of spiritual instruction, this crucial work of medieval Islamic thought examines Sufi and mystical influences within the Muslim tradition to provide insight into the intellectual and religious history of the Muslim world. Written by one of the most famous theologian-mystics of all time, it is an in-depth discussion of two essential virtues of the religious and spiritual life: patience and thankfulness. Compelling and insightful, this exploration defines these virtues and examines their place in the Islamic worldview, with particular attention paid to their attainment and the influences that divert people from these virtues. This first-ever academic translation includes an introduction to the structure and development of al-Ghazali's thought, as well as a biography, appendix, and index.
Abu Hamid al-Ghazali is the most famous theologian-mystic in Islam and the author of The Revival of the Religious Sciences. He died in 1111 AD. The translator, Dr Henry Litlejohn, is a retired university lecturer and pastor.
Introduction -- Translation of the Book of Patience and Thankfulness -- Appendix I: Persons Cited in the Text -- Bibliography -- Index to Qur'anic Quotations -- General Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 03.03.2016 |
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| Reihe/Serie | The Islamic Texts Society al-Ghazali Series ; 32 |
| Übersetzer | Henry T. Littlejohn |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 500 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Islam |
| ISBN-10 | 1-911141-31-7 / 1911141317 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-911141-31-0 / 9781911141310 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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