Imam Al-Ghazali - Albert, Edoardo

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Auteur(s) : Albert, Edoardo

Editeur : Kube Publishing Ltd

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/01/2013

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 84

Expédition : 165

Dimensions : 19.8 x 13.9 x 0.7

ISBN : 1847740308

Résumé :

Al-Ghazali is a towering Muslim figure from the eleventh century whose thoughts and actions changed Islam forever.

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This slim volume outlining the life of Imam al-Ghazali, an 11th-century Muslim scholar and saint, is fairly sparse in content, reviewing only the most important biographical details of al-Ghazali's life, from his birth in what is now Iran to his scholarly career and his later years when he abandoned scholarship, turned to Sufism, and traveled the Middle East as a mendicant and mystic. Al-Ghazali is a fascinating figure, and even a short biography like this reveals his importance in the history of Islamic thought. Readers looking for a basic introduction will be satisfied with the straightforward prose, inclusion of beautiful photographs and medieval paintings, and inset boxes with background information about al-Ghazali's cultural and historical context. The simple prose and abundance of b&w illustrations may also pique the interest of younger readers and serve as a gateway to further reading about Islamic history and culture. Part of a series of short books aimed at introducing Islam in small pieces, works like this deserve more attention and a place in high school libraries. Ages 14-up. (Jan.) -- Publishers Weekly, November 2012