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How to achieve happiness through faith. This book focuses on the Islamic faith.
Table of Contents:
Publisher's Preface; Editorial Note; Preface; Introduction; The Knowledge Of Self; The Knowledge Of God; The Knowledge Of This World; The Knowledge Of The Next World; Concerning Music And Dancing As Aids To The Religious Life; Concerning Self-examination And The Recollection Of God; Marriage As A Help Or Hindrance To The Religious Life; The Love Of God
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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org
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How to achieve happiness through faith. This book focuses on the Islamic faith.
Table of Contents:
Publisher's Preface; Editorial Note; Preface; Introduction; The Knowledge Of Self; The Knowledge Of God; The Knowledge Of This World; The Knowledge Of The Next World; Concerning Music And Dancing As Aids To The Religious Life; Concerning Self-examination And The Recollection Of God; Marriage As A Help Or Hindrance To The Religious Life; The Love Of God
About the Publisher:
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org
Forgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.
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"Abu Hamed Mohammad ibn Mohammad al-Ghazzali (1058-1111), known as Algazel to the western medieval world, born and died in Tus, in the Khorasan province of Persia (modern day Iran). He was a Muslim theologian, jurist, philosopher, and mystic of Persian origin and remains one of the most celebrated scholars in the history of Sufi Islamic thought. Moreover, one of his major works, The Incoherence of the Philosophers, changed the course of Islamic thought, shifting it away from the influence of ancient Greek and Hellenistic philosophy, and towards cause-and-effect that were determined by Allah or intermediate" (Quote from wikipedia.org)
"Abu Hamed Mohammad ibn Mohammad al-Ghazzali (1058-1111), known as Algazel to the western medieval world, born and died in Tus, in the Khorasan province of Persia (modern day Iran). He was a Muslim theologian, jurist, philosopher, and mystic of Persian origin and remains one of the most celebrated scholars in the history of Sufi Islamic thought. Moreover, one of his major works, The Incoherence of the Philosophers, changed the course of Islamic thought, shifting it away from the influence of ancient Greek and Hellenistic philosophy, and towards cause-and-effect that were determined by Allah or intermediate" (Quote from wikipedia.org)
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A summarised vesion of Ihya-ul-Aloom (Revival of Religious Sciences) by Imam Al-Ghazali. The perfect book to start with if you want to explore yourself and then read Ihya to understand it better. Alchemy of Happiness takes you from the simple day-to-day acts like eating, drinking, meeting people, and listening music, to moderate ones like marriage, jobs/business to the more complex issues like love, meaning of life and death, spirit (with subtlenes), Maarifat (knowing God). And with a pace and authenticity that comes from an extensive knowledge, exploration, experimenting and belief.
A must read for every human being (not only muslims) if you want to see the strange side of universe and your existance. Tries to break the absoluteness of money, power hunger, Lust of sex (and even eating too much), proudness, hypocracy etc. This means that Imam Ghazali relates our every day acts to the rise and fall of our spiritual effectiveness and our spiritual place before God. Brilliant to say the least. A MUST READ even if you don't want to read a single book in your life. (I've started reading it for the third time since I've got it without a day's break).
A must read for every human being (not only muslims) if you want to see the strange side of universe and your existance. Tries to break the absoluteness of money, power hunger, Lust of sex (and even eating too much), proudness, hypocracy etc. This means that Imam Ghazali relates our every day acts to the rise and fall of our spiritual effectiveness and our spiritual place before God. Brilliant to say the least. A MUST READ even if you don't want to read a single book in your life. (I've started reading it for the third time since I've got it without a day's break).
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Maybe it is time for a new translation of this book. Claud Field translated this from Hindustani, such a long time ago. The transliteration of Ghazali as Ghazzali shows that he does not understand the etymology of the name even.
I read some chapters in Persian and compared them to Field's translation the other day and what are quite weird and other-worldy passages worthy of Castaneda become mundane sermons in his rendition....
I read some chapters in Persian and compared them to Field's translation the other day and what are quite weird and other-worldy passages worthy of Castaneda become mundane sermons in his rendition....
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm not a Muslim but this book shows the true beauty of the faith. I only wish the general public could be shown the true meaning of this stainless teaching. As in all religions, the real purpose is to purify oneself of ignorance & self grasping. We must use this incarnation to work for the benefit of others & get a glimpse of the real meaning of which all the great ones teach. Muhammad, Buddha & Christ all taught the same message of compassion & purification of the soul as the ultimate path to God. In this way only, will we be united with the one great source. God , Allah or Dharmakaya. Wonderful!
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not so good translation of a truly great book
Although this is a great book, and much of this is translated here, there are also some rather strange things in this particular translation. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daniel Malcolm
That is truly The Alchemy of Happiness
I recommend this book to those who don't know the real meaning of life, happiness, religion,the Kindness of God and worth of himself.
Published 11 months ago by Ogai
the key to your soul
its a sign of the times that this is a forgotton book
it has opened my eyes and im sure it will do the same for many others who
read this book, that they may start... Read more
it has opened my eyes and im sure it will do the same for many others who
read this book, that they may start... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Nabeel
Still relevant today
Lots of wise stories and sayings that are are still relevant after ten centuries. Although, the chapter on women seems a bit dated from a westerner's point of view.
Published 16 months ago by tim jones
distorted
many of the things written in this book which are supposedly quoted from the quran are false. i would not recommend it.
Published on 29 Nov 2009 by bia
the alchemy of happiness
A lovely little book Would make a special gift for thinking friends.
Al Ghazali's concise writing is timeless. I recommend this book highly.
Al Ghazali's concise writing is timeless. I recommend this book highly.
Published on 18 Nov 2009 by L. Browne
not an easy read
Must admit this book wasnt an easy ready, the language is very hard to understand especially as the opening chapter is written in Old english. Read more
Published on 21 May 2009 by R. Yunus
The best single book on Islam available.
Written by the most influential thinker ever in Islam this is the most easy to read book on "what it's all about" from the best authority. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2001
tte best compact ,useful,religious book
I liked this book very much.It is very different from other islamic books.Its planning,style etc.I think this book is a summary of topics which are very necessary in the life for... Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2000
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