The Alchemy of Happiness
by Al Ghazzali, Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazzali, Elton D. Daniel & Claud Field
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- 21st century
- Language: English
Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazzali (1058-1111) is one of the most important religious figures in Islamic history. He is particularly noted for his brilliant synthesis of mysticism and traditional Sunni Islam. Ghazzali's "The Alchemy of Happiness", written toward the end of his life, provides a succinct introduction to both the theory and practice of Sufism (Islamic mysticism). It thus offers many insights into traditional Muslim society. This translation is fully annotated for readers unfamiliar with Ghazzali and includes an introduction to his life and historical milieu.
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| Edition | Date | Publisher | Language | ISBN | Access | Links |
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OpenAlex scholarly book record | 2015-03-04 | — | English | — | Unknown |
Subjects
- Social Sciences
- Arts and Humanities
- Art
- Psychology
- Literature
- Alchemy
- Social Psychology
- Religious studies
- Sociology and Political Science
- Political Science and International Relations
- Sufism
- Islamic Studies and History
- More Mystic Texts & Mysticism ebooks
- Mystic Texts & Mysticism
- Happiness
- Islamic Thought and Society Studies
- More Sufism ebooks
- Diverse Academic Research Analysis
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