Presentation
Discover the spiritual masterpiece by Imam Al Ghazali on mastering carnal passions. This fundamental work relies on the Quran, prophetic Sunna and the legacy of great Sufi masters to guide you towards inner balance and purification of the soul. An essential guide for every seeker of Islamic wisdom.
Content
- Deep analysis of the two major desires: that of the belly (gluttony) and that of sex (lust)
- Quranic and prophetic teachings illustrated by examples from the Companions
- Techniques of targhîb (encouragement) and tarhhîb (warning) to transform your heart
- Highlighting major figures of pre-Ghazalian Islamic spirituality
- Practical advice for cultivating asceticism and self-mastery
- Reflections on lust and gluttony as spiritual obstacles
For whom?
This work is intended for adult Muslims seeking spiritual growth, students of Islamic sciences, readers of Sufism and all those wishing to purify their soul according to the teaching of the sages of Islam.
The Author
Abu Hamid Al Ghazali (1058-1111) is one of the greatest thinkers and theologians of Islam. Known as the "Proof of Islam" (Hujjat al-Islam), he masterfully synthesized jurisprudence, theology and Sufism. His major work "Ihyâ' 'Ulûm ad-Dîn" (Revivification of the Sciences of Religion) remains a timeless reference for Muslim spirituality.
Editorial Information
| Author |
Abu Hamid Al Ghazali |
| Publisher |
Éditions Al Bouraq |
| Collection |
Revivification of the Sciences of Religion |
| ISBN |
9782841615636 |
| Number of pages |
120 |
| Format |
Paperback book |
| Year of publication |
2012 |
| Themes |
Quran, Sufism, Spirituality, Ethics |
| Audience |
Adults and Islamic sciences students |
