Travel can involve more than changing one's surroundings. Al-Ghazali examines outward purposes such as pilgrimage and seeking knowledge alongside inward purposes such as developing virtue. He also discusses conduct, religious concessions and prayer while travelling.
Who is it for?
For readers interested in the spiritual meaning of travel and classical Islamic manners; a reflective study rather than a modern destination guide.
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: Leonard Librande
Original work: Book 17 of Ihya Ulum al-Din (The Revival of the Religious Sciences)
Language: English
