The Glorious Qur’an

The presentation of this Arabic edition of the Holy Qur’an is of the highest technical and aesthetic standards. The text was prepared under the supervision of Al-Azhar University in Cairo.

Al-Ghazali Letter to a Disciple
Translated by: TOBIAS MAYER
An old disciple of Ghazali had studied the Islamic sciences, including the many works of his master, for most of his life. Faced with the proximity of death, he turns again to his master this time asking for a summary of all his teachings. Letter to a Disciple is Ghazali’s response.

Al-Ghazali on Disciplining the Soul & on Breaking the Two Desires
Books XXII and XXIII of the Revival of the Religious Sciences
(Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din)
Translated by: T. J. WINTER
This is a translation of the twenty-second and twenty-third chapters from The Revival of the Religious Sciences. Ghazali explains how to acquire good character traits, and describes how the sickness of the heart may be cured. He then continues to discuss the question of gluttony and sexual desire, concluding, in the words of the Prophet, that ‘the best of all matters is the middle way’.

Al-Ghazali on Intention, Sincerity and Truthfulness
Book XXXVII of the Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din)
Translated by: ASAAD F. SHAKER
The Book of Intention, Sincerity and Truthfulness is a translation of the thirty-seventh chapter of The Revival of the Religious Sciences. Here Ghazali deals with the very important subject of intention which is of crucial importance in Islam and then goes on to discuss sincerity and truthfulness.

Al-Ghazali on Invocations and Supplications
Book IX of the Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din)
Translated by: KOJIRO NAKAMURA
A translation of Book IX of The Revival of the Religious Sciences. The present volume is probably the most widely read compendium of prayers. Ghazali explores the psychological and spiritual effects of prayer and the celebration of God’s name.

Al-Ghazali on the Manners Relating to Eating
Book XI of the Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din)
Translated by: DENYS JOHNSON-DAVIES
A translation of the eleventh chapter of The Revival of the Religious Sciences. Ghazali expounds the manners relating to eating, and the virtues of hospitality and generosity. He also discusses abstention from food, fasting, and general health.