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his extremely high degree of intelligence and depth of understanding. The
Imam of Al Haramayn described Al Ghazali as 'an overwhelming ocean'.
Others described him as a fierce lion, whilst some described him as a raging
furnace.
After the death of the Imam Al Haramayn, Al Ghazali met with the Minster Al
Mulk and debated the imams and sages of his court and politely, yet
authoritatively, defeated the opinions of those who opposed him. All
applauded him and bore witness to his immense value. The Minister
welcomed him with great respect and in the year 484 hijrah, entrusted to him
his school, An Nizamiya, in Baghdad.
People enthused to listen to his phraseology, the perfections of his value, his
eloquent tongue, his delicate manner, and observe his finer points. Wherever
he went he was loved and welcomed.
He remained teaching in Baghdad for many years. His name was upon the
tongue of all, and people would journey from afar just to listen to him. Then,
Imam of Al Haramayn described Al Ghazali as 'an overwhelming ocean'.
Others described him as a fierce lion, whilst some described him as a raging
furnace.
After the death of the Imam Al Haramayn, Al Ghazali met with the Minster Al
Mulk and debated the imams and sages of his court and politely, yet
authoritatively, defeated the opinions of those who opposed him. All
applauded him and bore witness to his immense value. The Minister
welcomed him with great respect and in the year 484 hijrah, entrusted to him
his school, An Nizamiya, in Baghdad.
People enthused to listen to his phraseology, the perfections of his value, his
eloquent tongue, his delicate manner, and observe his finer points. Wherever
he went he was loved and welcomed.
He remained teaching in Baghdad for many years. His name was upon the
tongue of all, and people would journey from afar just to listen to him. Then,