Al-Ghazali on Responses Proper to Listening to Music and the Experience of Ecstasy
Book XVIII of the Revival of the Religious Sciences
- 190 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Abū Ḥāmid Muḥammad ibn Muḥammad al-Ghazālī stands as one of Sunni Islam's most prominent and influential philosophers, theologians, jurists, and mystics. Revered as a renewer of the faith, his work sought to restore the spiritual essence of Islamic tradition. He critically examined prevailing philosophical thought, offering insights that resonated through centuries and across regions. Al-Ghazālī's profound spiritual and intellectual legacy continues to inspire deep study and contemplation.





Book XVIII of the Revival of the Religious Sciences
Books XXII and XXIII of the Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din)
Focusing on personal development, the book delves into acquiring good character traits and healing the heart's afflictions. It addresses issues like gluttony and sexual desire, advocating for moderation as the ideal approach to life. Drawing on prophetic wisdom, it emphasizes that balance is key to achieving a virtuous existence.
"Die kostbare Perle im Wissen des Jenseits" von Imâm al-Ghazâlî ist ein bedeutendes Werk der Weltliteratur, das das Schicksal der menschlichen Seele nach dem Tod beschreibt. Es behandelt erstaunliche, erschreckende und erquickende Aspekte, die für alle lebenden Wesen von existenzieller Bedeutung sind.
Das Buch der Ehe, verfasst vor rund 900 Jahren, bietet zentrale Einsichten zur Ehe aus islamischer Tradition. Es beleuchtet die Erwartungen Gottes an Männer und Frauen und regt zur Reflexion über moderne Fragen der Kinderlosigkeit an. Al-Ghazâlîs Werk erscheint hier erstmals vollständig auf Deutsch.