A student's request for guidance becomes a concise reminder that knowledge should lead to action. In Ayyuha'l-Walad, Al-Ghazali offers advice on the spiritual life and the importance of putting learning into practice.
Who is it for?
For students, reflective readers and anyone seeking a short introduction to Al-Ghazali's practical spiritual counsel.
About the author
Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (d. 1111) was a Muslim jurist, theologian and spiritual writer. He studied with al-Juwayni in Nishapur and taught at Baghdad’s Nizamiyya madrasa. His works explore the relationship between religious knowledge, worship and the cultivation of character.
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Book details
Author: Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali
English translation: Tobias Mayer
Original work: Ayyuha’l-Walad (Letter to a Disciple)
Language: English and Arabic
