The late Muhtar Holland (may Allah shower him in mercy) after a lifetime of service in translating wonderfully the classics of the Islamic world into The late Muhtar Holland (may Allah shower him in mercy) after a lifetime of service in translating wonderfully the classics of the Islamic world into English for the English speaking world, has left us with a parting gift - Al-Munqidh mina'd-Dalal. 'The Saviour from Error' being the autobiography of the erudite Imam of Islam, Abu Hamid al-Ghazali, in which Imam Ghazali details his quest for the Ultimate Truth (God) - full of insights and wisdoms. This is my preferred translation of the Munqidh of Imam al-Ghazali (ra) in the English language, considering all the other widely available translations on the market, as I believe it captures accurately the Ghazalian Spirit - without the flowery verbiage that certain academic translations are plagued with ... which seems to obscure the voice of the original author. ...more
Imam al-Ghazali the voice of reason; brilliantly translated by Sherman A. Jackson, with an extensive introduction, introducing and contextualising the Imam al-Ghazali the voice of reason; brilliantly translated by Sherman A. Jackson, with an extensive introduction, introducing and contextualising the text. Recommended for those who are overly 'trigger-happy' at excommunicating (Muslim) believers from the fold of Islam - especially for our short-sighted impassioned Muslim youth who are embroiled in misguided and ill-thought out polemics. Imam al-Ghazali errs on the side of caution, meaning mercy. Representing the inclusive nature of high Islamic scholarly discourse. God's mercy is vast. Our religion is the religion of mercy and our prophet is the prophet of mercy. ...more
This book although small in size is immense in benefit. It's arrangement and orientation is towards the practical implementation of the spiritual exer This book although small in size is immense in benefit. It's arrangement and orientation is towards the practical implementation of the spiritual exercise of heightended vigilance and introspection; which undoubtedly lies at the heart of any spiritual endeavour and lifestyle. The book's (or more accurately chapter - as it is a section of the famed Ihya Ulum al-Din authored by Imam al-Ghazali) value lies in the fact that it is akin to a mirror into which a person sees their true state of inadequacy, all false pretensions and imaginings fall away. It quite adequately tears down the veil of hypocrisy and delusion that we tend to cover ourselves with, often unconsciously overtime. This book is highly recommended for all; especially the serious and truthful seeker of the Divine - who can dispense without such a mirror that facilitates the ability to look into the deepest recesses of one's soul? And, enabling grace is only by God. ...more
This is a useful text to read for those who are overly embroiled in Speculative Theology (Kalam polemics) without the necessary prerequisite qualifica This is a useful text to read for those who are overly embroiled in Speculative Theology (Kalam polemics) without the necessary prerequisite qualifications and neither, a real need to go down that route. The advice and insights contained in this text will, God wiling, act to restore some balance and clear up the confusion as to what is the best course to pursue and the moderate middle way for the common masses and laity. ...more
Please Note: This five-star rating is for what can be derived from this text of benefit as opposed to the tranAbsolutely Superb; Typically Ghazalian!
Please Note: This five-star rating is for what can be derived from this text of benefit as opposed to the translation which is lacking and at times disjointed to read, considering which I would give this a four-star rating....more
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