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AlGhazalisIhya-Book_of_Purity, page : 2
The second level is purification of all the senses from sin.
The third level is purification of the heart from immorality and odious depravity.
The fourth level is purification of the spirit from all others except Allah, the
Almighty, it is the purification made by the Prophets and the truthful.
Chapter One
The Purification from Impurities
Examining what is related to that, which is removed, what removes it and the
action of removing it
Firstly the matter that is removed:
Filth. This is of three types, solid, animal and parts of animals.
Solid matter is all pure except intoxicants, and anything, which has been brewed
The third level is purification of the heart from immorality and odious depravity.
The fourth level is purification of the spirit from all others except Allah, the
Almighty, it is the purification made by the Prophets and the truthful.
Chapter One
The Purification from Impurities
Examining what is related to that, which is removed, what removes it and the
action of removing it
Firstly the matter that is removed:
Filth. This is of three types, solid, animal and parts of animals.
Solid matter is all pure except intoxicants, and anything, which has been brewed