Treatises of Imam al-Ghazali (5 Vol Box Set) (Altaic Languages Edition)

Imam al-Ghazali's Treasures The First-Ever Comprehensive Collection of Imam al-Ghazali’s Shorter Treatises This 5-volume box set brings together the timeless wisdom of Imam al-Ghazali in a meticulously curated collection of his shorter works. The box set includes the following volumes:Advice from Imam al-GhazaliImam al-Ghazali on SufismImam al-Ghazali on CosmologyImam al-Ghazali on TruthImam al-Ghazali on KnowledgeSeries Title: Imam al-Ghazali's Treasures A 5-volume collection featuring the profound teachings of Imam al-Ghazali, this series organizes his treatises thematically to offer readers a comprehensive understanding of his timeless wisdom on spirituality, knowledge, and truth. Volume SummariesVolume 1: Advice from Imam al-Ghazali This volume comprises treatises offering guidance on religious doctrine, practical matters, and worldly concerns. Its theme is personal advice for spiritual and moral improvement. The Beginning of Guidance (Bidāyat al-Hidāya)Counsels to a Dear Brother (al-Risāla al-Waʿẓiyya)Good Conduct and Manners in Islam (al-Adab fī al-Dīn)The Ten Precepts (al-Qawā‘id al-‘Ashr)The Delusions of Mankind (Al-Kashf wal-Tabyīn fī Ghurūr al-Khalq Ajmaʿīn)Dear Son (Ayyuhā al-Walad)Volume 2: Imam al-Ghazali on Sufism This volume delves into Sufism, the purification of the soul, and the journey to divine closeness through mystical practices and gnosis. The Alchemy of Happiness (Kīmiyā’ al-Sa‘āda)The Way of the Gnostics (Minhāj al-‘Ārifīn)The Meadow of Seekers (Rawḍat al-Ṭālibīn)The Niche of Lights (Mishkat al-Anwar)Volume 3: Imam al-Ghazali on Cosmology Centered on cosmology and eschatology, this volume explores the wonders of creation as a means of knowing God and the mysteries of the afterlife. The Wisdom in God's Creations (al-Ḥikma fī Makhlūqāt Allāh)Epistle of the Birds (Risālat al-Ṭayr)Imam Ghazali on Cosmological Questions (al-Ajwiba al-Ghazāliyya fī al-Masāʾil al-Ukhrawiyya)The Sumptuous Pearl (Al-Durra al-Fākhira)Volume 4: Imam al-Ghazali on Truth Focusing on the nature of truth and human capacity to seek and comprehend it, this volume provides a roadmap for intellectual and spiritual discernment. Deliverance From Error (al-Munqidh min al-ḍalāl)The Just Balance (Al-Qisṭās al-Mustaqīm)Knowledge to Be Withheld from the Unqualified (al-Maḍnūn bih ʿalā Ghayr Ahlih)The Criterion of Distinction (Fayṣal al-Tafriqa)Volume 5: Imam al-Ghazali on Knowledge This volume examines the nature of knowledge—its pursuit, levels, benefits, and potential dangers. God-Given Knowledge (al-Risāla al-Laduniyya)The Ascensions of the Travelers (Ma‘ārij al-Sālikīn)The Rules of Interpretation (Qānūn al-Taʾwīl)Protection of the Masses from Theology (Iljām al-‘Awāmm)About the Translator Khalid Williams, a scholar of Arabic and Islamic studies, has been translating classical Islamic texts since 2006. His expertise includes works on Sufism and Islamic spirituality, with acclaimed translations of Our Master Muhammad and Treatises of Imam al-Ghazali, among others. About the Editor Dr. Muhammad Isa Waley, a renowned expert in Islamic manuscripts, has meticulously edited this series. His 45-year career at the British Museum and British Library involved curating and preserving Persian and Turkish Islamic works. His scholarly precision enriches this collection. Read more