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This fascinating work profiles Abu Hamid al-Ghazali, the foremost Islamic scholar and mystic of the medieval period.

Exploring the lives of Jaham, the "Father of Clouds," and his devoted companion Bald Adham, this poetry collection delves into their adventures and dreams against a backdrop of a challenging landscape. The verses vividly portray their experiences alongside camels, wolves, and jinn, beings of fire, while showcasing the duo's unique bond and their roles as poet and mechanic. With rich language and imaginative storytelling, the poems reflect on themes of life, death, and spirituality in a semi-nomadic existence.