The Ghazalian

For those interested in spiritual lessons and exploring the immense Islamic spiritual tradition, I have a YouTube channel dedicated to that, where I speak extensively regarding the topic. My Twitter is just tidbits from those videos. Do subscribe. @TheGhazaalian?feature=shared" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@TheGhazaalian…

Imam Al Ghazali on the requirements of teaching. The prophet ﷺ said: “The parable of the scholar who teaches people virtue, but forgets it himself, is that of a lamp giving people light while it burns itself.” [al-Mu’jam al-Kabir lil-Tabarani 1681] Teacher who, 1/14

Imam Al Ghazali on the etiquettes of being a student. Imam Malik said: “Verily, knowledge is only a light that Allah places in the hearts.” [Hilyat al-Awliya 8987] - Purity Knowledge comes to those who are inwardly pure; therefore, a student must remain free from evil, 1/12

Imam Al Ghazali’s exposition on evidence from men of spiritual insight in restraining and combating the desires. The Imam starts by quoting the Quran: “Allah will exalt those who believe among you, and those who have knowledge, to high ranks.” [Quran 58:11] 1/9

Imam Al Ghazali’s exposition on how to discipline young children and on their upbringing. Know that the young child is an uncut jewel without any form or carving. He is extremely susceptible to change and he takes the initial form of what you teach and instill in him. 1/9

Imam Al Ghazali on strengthening the religious impulses. The prophet ﷺ said: “Renew your faith.” They said, “O Messenger of Allah, how can we renew our faith?” The Prophet said, “Say often: There is no God but Allah.” [Ahmad 8695] There are 2 ways to strengthen religion, 1/6

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Imam Al Ghazali on the therapy of hope. There are two types of people who need the therapy of hope: One is the person overwhelmed by despair, causing him to neglect worship, the other is the person consumed by fear, who becomes extravagant in his perseverance in worship. 1/9

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Imam Al Ghazali on striving to be better. Allah said: “And those who strive for Us - We will surely guide them to Our ways. And indeed, Allāh is with the doers of good.” [Quran 29:69] A man must strive to rid himself of the traits of sloth, particularly in devotion. 1/12

Imam Al Ghazali on talking the members of the body to account. Umar (RA) said: “Hold yourselves accountable before you are held accountable and evaluate yourselves before you are evaluated” [Muhasabat al-Nafs li-Ibn Abi Dunya 2] - The eye: One must guard the eye from, 1/9

Imam Al Ghazali on the meaning and causes of love. Allah Said: “As for those who believe and do good, the Most Compassionate will bless them with love.” [Quran 9:96] To love Allah, we must first know what love itself is. Love is inconceivable without knowledge, 1/25

Imam Al Ghazali elucidates on how one can guard himself from the disobedience of the tongue. The prophet ﷺ said, “Most of the sins of the children of Adam are of their tongues.” [al-Mu’jam al-Kabīr lil-Ṭabarānī 10446] Know that your tongue was created so that, 1/17

The idea of being indebted to Allah is profound. Shaykh Syed Muhammad Naquib al Attas explains this through the meaning of dīn, showing how it encompasses all of human existence and purpose. You can watch my video on this for more: youtu.be/EBirZmoG-_g

Ibn Khaldun is perhaps the most important historian and political theorist of the pre-modern world. In this documentary, I cover his historical method, political thought, and economic theory, drawing from his famous Muqaddimah. Watch here: youtu.be/b8HieGoobyU

Imam Al Ghazali on how constant remembrance builds love for God. - Ihya Ulum al-Din, Kitaab al adkar wa’l da’awat

- Kitab al adkar wa’l da’awat, Ihya Ulum al-Din 10/10

One ought to also send blessing upon the prophet ﷺ before asking his need and after it. - The inner state Which is the root for the response, repentance, rejection of evil deeds, and turning toward Allah with utmost effort. This is the direct cause of response. 9/10

Imam Al Ghazali on the properties of supplication. The prophet ﷺ said: “Supplication is worship itself.” [Tirmidhi 3247] There are ten properties of supplication. - Noble time One ought to supplicate in the noble times chosen for supplications. Such as, the day of, 1/10