His philosophical argument that philosophers’ metaphysical arguments could not be tested by reason is the most important part of his criticism. He studied philosophy, then critiqued it to Islamize it.

It was an object, criticism, and object of learning (for instance logic and the natural sciences). His attitude towards philosophy was first ambivalent. His refutation of philosophy does not reflect a mere critique from an orthodox theological perspective. This realization may be related to his criticisms of Islamic philosophy. Suggested Read: The Islamic World by Ladan Akbarnia, Nahj al-Balagha by Imam Ali Ibn Abi Taleb, Lost Islamic History by Firas Alkhateeb, Stranger The History by Aatish Taseer, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by Abu Moosa Reza, Islamic Art by Luca Mozzati and Islamic History For Kids: Story of UhudĪl-Ghazali explains in his autobiography how he quit his successful career to follow Sufism. He says it was because he realized that only Sufism could lead to certainty and conviction of the revelatory truth. This means that the original Islamic faith was in a very difficult place at the time.

Al-Ghazali, who was then in a severe spiritual crisis four years later, left Baghdad and resigned from his job and all his responsibilities to the world.Īfter spending two years wandering through Syria and Palestine, and completing the pilgrimage to Mecca for two, al-Ghazali returned to Tus where he continued to write, teach his students, and continue his Sufi practice until his death. He returned to Nishapur and taught for a few more years at Nizamiyyah College. He was the intellectual head for the Islamic community and was constantly lecturing at the College on Islamic jurisprudence, as well as refuting heresies, and answering questions from all sections of the community. Best Sellers: Books for The Emotional Lives 8-10 Years oldĪl-Ghazali is a great Islamic jurist, theologian and mystical thinker. In his hometown of Tus in the northern region of Iran, he studied various Islamic religious sciences. From an early age, he was involved in Sufi practice. He was recognized by Nizam Al-Mulk, the vizir for the Seljuq Sultans, and was made head of Nizamiyyah College in Baghdad in ah 484, ad 1091.Best Sellers: Books for School-Age Children 7-9 Years old.Best Sellers: Books for Middle Childhood 6-8 Years old.Best Sellers: Books for Young Children 5-7 Years old.Best Sellers: Books for School Starters 4-6 Years.Best Sellers: Books for Pre School-3-5 Years old.Best Sellers: Books for Toddlers 2-3 Years old.Best Sellers: Books for Babies 1-3 Years old.Best Sellers : Books for Infants 0-2 Years old.

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