Al-Ghazali on Patience and Thankfulness

Overview

Originally written as a manual of spiritual instruction, these writings examine Sufi and mystical influences within the Muslim tradition. A crucial work of medieval Islamic thought, this portion of Revival of the Religious Sciences provides insight into the intellectual and religious history of the Muslim world. The virtues of patience and thankfulness are defined and their place in the Islamic worldview is elucidated, with particular attention paid to their attainment and the influences that divert people from these virtues.

Reviews

"The series as a whole is a significant contribution to our understanding of this key figure in Islamic intellectual thought." —Oliver Leaman, professor of philosophy and Zantker professor of Judaic studies, University of Kentucky

Author Biography

Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazali is regarded as the one of the most influential thinkers of medieval Islam. A theologian, logician, jurist, and mystic, he is known for revealing the compatibility of the outward forms of religion with the inner experiences of the Sufi and mystical traditions. H. T. Littlejohn is a retired pastor and lecturer who has devoted many years of study to Christian theology and Islamic literature.