Description: Al-Ghazali on Love, Longing, Intimacy & Contentment by Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali, Eric Orsmby Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The first translation from Arabic of one of the most important chapters in al-Ghazalis magnum opus "The Revival of the Religious Sciences." This work was of radical importance to the history of Sufism and formed the foundation of whole schools of Sufi theory and practice of mystical love, including the extensive Sufi poetry of the likes of Rumi. Publisher Description "Al-Ghazali on Love, Longing, Intimacy and Contentment" is the thirty-sixth chapter of Abu Hamid al-Ghazalis "Revival of the Religious Sciences" (Ihya Ulum al-Din), which is widely regarded as the greatest work of Muslim spirituality. "Al-Ghazali on Love, Longing, Intimacy and Contentment" is of fundamental importance in the history of Islamic thought and in the development of Sufism, being the first treatise to establish not merely the possibility but the necessity for the love of God.---In "Al-Ghazali on Love, Longing, Intimacy and Contentment", Ghazali argues that all the virtues and spiritual stages that precede love, like repentance, patience and thankfulness, lead to love; and all the spiritual stages that follow on from love are a result of it. Using proof texts from the Quran, the Traditions of the Prophet Muhammad and Sufi precepts, Ghazali succeeds in marshalling forceful arguments to make his case. Out of Ghazalis pioneering treatment would emerge not only new trends in Sufi theory and practice, but an entire body of mystical poetry including that of the great Persian poets Rumi and Hafiz.---Professor Eric Ormsbys fully annotated translation brings out all the beauty and lyricism of the text. The translation is preceded by an extensive introduction which sets the work in its historical and spiritual context.---In this new edition, the Islamic Texts Society has included the translation of Abu Hamid al-Ghazalis own Introduction to the "Revival of the Religious Sciences" which gives the reasons that caused him to write the work, the structure of the whole of the "Revival" and places each of the chapters in the context of the others. Author Biography Author Information: Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (d. 505/1111), theologian, logician, jurist and mystic, was born and died in Tus in Central Asia, but spent much of his life lecturing at Baghdad or leading the life of a wandering dervish. His most celebrated work, "Revival of the Religious Sciences", has exercised a profound influence on Muslim intellectual history by exploring the mystical significance of the practices and beliefs of Islamic orthodoxy, earning him the title of "Hujjat al Islam", the `Proof of Islam.---Translator Information: Prof Eric Ormsby was Director of the Institute of Islamic Studies at McGill University. He is at present Professor and Senior Research Assistant at the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London. Details ISBN 1911141325 ISBN-13 9781911141327 Title Al-Ghazali on Love, Longing, Intimacy & Contentment Author Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali, Eric Orsmby Format Paperback Year 2016 Pages 298 Edition 2nd Publisher The Islamic Texts Society GE_Item_ID:116423441; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781911141327
Book Title: Al-Ghazali on Love, Longing, Intimacy & Contentment
Number of Pages: 298 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Al-Ghazali on Love, Longing, Intimacy and Contentment : Books XXXVI of the Revival of the Religious Sciences
Publisher: Islamic Texts Society
Item Height: 1 in
Publication Year: 2017
Subject: Islam / Theology, Islam / Rituals & Practice, Islam / Sufi
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 7.4 Oz
Author: Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali
Item Length: 9.2 in
Subject Area: Religion
Series: Ghazali Ser.
Item Width: 6.2 in
Format: Trade Paperback
