Imam Al-Ghazali

en Limba Engleză Paperback – 27 mar 2012 – vârsta de la 15 până la 19 ani

In this short biography you will discover how Imam al-Ghazali rose from his humble background as a fatherless young boy to become the preeminent Muslim scholar of the eleventh century and a towering figure in the history of Islamic thought. It also reveals why, after years of success, he left behind his prestigious teaching position and became a penniless traveler trying to experience the peace of a contented inner life.
With illustrations, photographs, and maps, the rich and diverse world that produced al-Ghazali is vividly brought alive.
Edoardo Albert is a London-based writer of Italian and Sri Lankan extraction.

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781847740304
ISBN-10: 1847740308
Pagini: 84
Ilustrații: 20 illustrations
Dimensiuni: 140 x 196 x 5 mm
Greutate: 0.16 kg
Editura: Kube Publishing Ltd

Recenzii

This slim volume outlining the life of Imam al-Ghazali, an 11th-century Muslim scholar and saint, is fairly sparse in content, reviewing only the most important biographical details of al-Ghazali’s life, from his birth in what is now Iran to his scholarly career and his later years when he abandoned scholarship, turned to Sufism, and traveled the Middle East as a mendicant and mystic. Al-Ghazali is a fascinating figure, and even a short biography like this reveals his importance in the history of Islamic thought. Readers looking for a basic introduction will be satisfied with the straightforward prose, inclusion of beautiful photographs and medieval paintings, and inset boxes with background information about al-Ghazali’s cultural and historical context. The simple prose and abundance of b&w illustrations may also pique the interest of younger readers and serve as a gateway to further reading about Islamic history and culture. Part of a series of short books aimed at introducing Islam in small pieces, works like this deserve more attention and a place in high school libraries. Ages 14–up. (Jan.) — Publishers Weekly, November 2012

Notă biografică

Edoardo Albert is a London-based writer of Italian and Sri Lankan extraction. He specialises in religion, travel and archaeology, and gets up early in the morning (5am!) to write stories.

Cuprins

Introduction . Who was al-Ghazali?
Chapter 1 . Childhood
Chapter 2 . The student
Chapter 3 . The young sceptic
Chapter 4 . Professor al-Ghazali
Chapter 5 . Crisis
Chapter 6 . A new life
Chapter 7 . Going back to his roots
Chapter 8 . What was al-Ghazali like?
Timeline
Glossary
Bibliography
Further reading
Index
The author

Descriere

Al-Ghazali is a towering Muslim figure from the eleventh century whose thoughts and actions changed Islam forever.

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