The Alchemy of Happiness by Al Ghazzali

The Alchemy of Happiness was written by Abū Ḥāmid Muḥammad ibn Muḥammad al-Ghazālī, a Persian theologian, philosopher, and prolific Sunni author regarded as one of the greatest systematic Persian thinkers of Islam. During the time before it was written the Muslim world was considered to be in a state of political as well as intellectual unrest. Al-Ghazālī, noted that there were constant disputes regarding the role of philosophy and scholastic theology, and that Sufi's became chastised for their neglect of the ritual obligations of Islam. Upon its release, The Alchemy of Happiness allowed al-Ghazali to considerably reduce the tensions between the scholars and mystics. Al Ghazzali emphasized the importance of observing the ritual requirements of Islam, the actions that would lead to salvation, and avoidance of sin. The factor that set the Alchemy of Happiness apart from other theological works at the time was its mystical emphasis on self-discipline and asceticism.
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