Al-Ghazali - for Children : New,
Illustrated Biography
*[A4] Large Square Hardback - 34 pages,
by Muhammad Hozien,
and by Gray Henry,
Illustrations by Demi,
Published by Fons Vitae, US.
Part of the "Al-Ghazali for Children" Series.
Description :
The importance of Imam al-Ghazali in the intellectual and spiritual history of both the Western and Islamic world cannot be too highly estimated. He is considered to be the saviour of Islam because in his 40-volume opus magnum, The Revival of the Religion Sciences, (Ihya Ulum al-Din) he clarifies the spiritual meanings and inner purposes of every aspect of the Islamic faith.
This book, an illustrated biography for both parents and children—with adjacent text for both—presents this inspiring life with exquisite miniatures in the Persian style. The biography covers his humble birth and education, rise to fame, spiritual crisis, and subsequent journeying to find the Truth in Syria, Palestine, and Mecca before returning home, having purified his heart. The text is distilled from his own autobiography, Deliverance from Error, written in the 11th century CE and from other scholarly biographies.
Take a journey with your family following the remarkable and inspiring life of one of the most important figures in the Western and Islamic worlds!
Synopsis :
This beautiful publication tells the story of Imam al-Ghazali (1058-1111), from his humble birth, through his education and rise to fame, to his subsequent journey to find the truth.
This short book is beautifully illustrated by the renown artist Demi.
This book is based on Imam al-Ghazali's semi-autobiographical account and the accounts of his students and his many biographers. Chief among these is Taj al-Din al-Subki, Tabaqat al-Shafi’iyya al-kubra.
Imam al-Ghazali shared his profound understanding with the world in the many books he wrote. This biography is intended as an introduction to the Fons Vitae al-Ghazali Series of complete new translations of the forty books of the Ihya ‘ulum al-din, “Revival of the Religious Sciences”, and the accompanying series for children.
More on Fons Vitae's 'Al-Ghazali Project'!
'The Fons Vitae Ghazali Children’s Series' provides authentic quality guidance for children of all ages at a time when their values are being formed. Imam al-Ghazali’s systematic approach for developing virtuous character is provided in an educational package which includes beautifully produced children’s books, source texts for parents and teachers.
These materials offer a creative, enjoyable and spiritual supplement or alternative to standard Islamic Studies curricula with a strong focus on the purification of the heart.
*Dimensions : 28.6 x 26cm.
