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
Topics discussed include: sincerity, the nature of intention, types of heart, the four poisons of the heart, seeking Allah's forgiveness, supplication, praying at night, love of Allah, hope in Allah, fear of Allah and many others.