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prophetic sayings have been translated into English.
This book was written in Arabic by Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali, or Algazel as he was known to
medieval Europe (died 505/1111).
His numerous works are well known, respected and quoted not only the Middle East but in the
higher universities of West. His contribution to theology and philosophy have proved to be major
cornerstones of resource throughout the centuries.
During the revival of Greek philosophy in the middle ages, many Christians were attracted and
swayed by the persuasion of Greek logic. In an effort to protect Christianity, Christian
theologians relied upon the profound arguments of Al Ghazali to defeat the adherents of Greek
philosophy and thereby protected their religion.
Al Ghazali's works have been translated and printed in many languages. Comparative studies
have shown that Jean Jacques Rousseau, known in the west as the pioneer of children's
education, based his ideas and methods upon the work of Al Ghazali.
The Shorter Encyclopedia of Islam says of Al Ghazali: "He was the most original thinker that
This book was written in Arabic by Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali, or Algazel as he was known to
medieval Europe (died 505/1111).
His numerous works are well known, respected and quoted not only the Middle East but in the
higher universities of West. His contribution to theology and philosophy have proved to be major
cornerstones of resource throughout the centuries.
During the revival of Greek philosophy in the middle ages, many Christians were attracted and
swayed by the persuasion of Greek logic. In an effort to protect Christianity, Christian
theologians relied upon the profound arguments of Al Ghazali to defeat the adherents of Greek
philosophy and thereby protected their religion.
Al Ghazali's works have been translated and printed in many languages. Comparative studies
have shown that Jean Jacques Rousseau, known in the west as the pioneer of children's
education, based his ideas and methods upon the work of Al Ghazali.
The Shorter Encyclopedia of Islam says of Al Ghazali: "He was the most original thinker that