Author : Ghazzālī
Release : 2015
Genre : Conscience, Examination of
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Book Synopsis On Vigilance & Self-examination by : Ghazzālī
Download or read book On Vigilance & Self-examination written by Ghazzālī. This book was released on 2015. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 38th chapter of the Revival of the Religious Sciences, this treatise follows on from Al-Ghazali on Intention, Sincerity & Truthfulness. Here, Ghazali focuses on the different stations of steadfastness in religion (murabaha), vigilance and self-examination being its cornerstones. As in all his writings, Ghazali bases his arguments on the Qur'an, the example of the Prophet, and the sayings of numerous scholars and Sufis. As relevant today as it was in the 11th century, this discourse will be of interest to anyone concerned with ethics and moral philosophy.