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The Remembrance of Death and the Afterlife : Book XL of the Revival of the Religious Sciences

By: Series: Al-Ghazali Series ; Book 40Publisher: Cambridge, UK; Islamic Texts Society; 2015Edition: Second EditionDescription: 392 Pages; PaperbackISBN:
  • 9781911141013
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 297.23
Summary: This is the first English translation of the last chapter of Al-Ghazali's Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din), widely regarded as the greatest work of Muslim spirituality. After expounding his Sufi philosophy of death and showing the importance of the contemplation of human mortality to the mystical way of self-purification, Ghazali takes his readers through the stages of the future life: the vision of the Angels of the Grave, the Resurrection, the Intercession of the Prophet, and finally, the torments of Hell, the delights of Paradise and-for the elect-the beatific vision of God's Countenance.
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Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Karachi Religion and Philosophy 297.23 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Lost Withdrawn Not For Loan SOLD - BOOK BAZAAR PKLC020074
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Karachi Religion and Philosophy 297.23 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Withdrawn Not For Loan SOLD - BOOK BAZAAR PKLC018671
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Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Lahore Religion and Philosophy 297.23 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Withdrawn For Sale PKLC022507
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Translated from Arabic

This is the first English translation of the last chapter of Al-Ghazali's Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din), widely regarded as the greatest work of Muslim spirituality. After expounding his Sufi philosophy of death and showing the importance of the contemplation of human mortality to the mystical way of self-purification, Ghazali takes his readers through the stages of the future life: the vision of the Angels of the Grave, the Resurrection, the Intercession of the Prophet, and finally, the torments of Hell, the delights of Paradise and-for the elect-the beatific vision of God's Countenance.

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