Al-Ghazali on Disciplining the Soul & on Breaking the Two Desires

Discover the profound insights of Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazali in Al-Ghazali on Disciplining the Soul & on Breaking the Two Desires. Published in 2016, this enlightening book spans 384 pages and delves into the essential practice of riyadat al-nafs, or the inner struggle against one's ego. Al-Ghazali expertly addresses how the distractions of worldly life can lead to arrogance and vice, urging sincere worshippers to engage in a powerful effort of will to purify their souls. This translation features two pivotal chapters from his renowned work, The Revival of the Religious Sciences, and provides readers with sophisticated spiritual techniques rooted in classical Islamic thought. Ideal for those seeking to deepen their understanding of ethics and spirituality, this book is a must-read for anyone on a quest for divine proximity and inner peace.