Al ghazali believed in practicalethical perfection and that by exercising his godgiven capacity for reason man must be drawn to the spiritual alchemy that transforms the soul from worldliness to complete devotion to god. Ive uploaded the documentary called alghazali the alchemist of happiness. That is, humanity has an end and that end is happiness which comes about by selfknowledge, knowledge. Al ghazzali, or, al ghazali, the author of the alchemy of happiness, was a persian theologian, philosopher, and prolific sunni muslim author, and is regarded as one of the great thinkers of islam. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. If one consults the corresponding chapters in the ihya, one would find. Imam al ghazali also known as alchemist of happiness in west. Exploring the life and impact of the greatest spiritual and legal philosopher in islamic history, this film examines ghazalis existential crisis of faith that arose from his rejection of religious dogmatism, and reveals profound parallels. Imam al ghazali alchemist of happiness al ghazali c.
Reviewed in the united kingdom on january 21, 2011. Alghazali wrote most of his works in arabic and few in persian. Ghazali was islamic historys greatest spiritual and legal philosopher, this film examines his existential crisis of faith arising from rejecting religious dogmatism. It is alghazalis own persian version of ihyaul ulumuddin the revival of religious sciences in arabic, but a shorter work. His most important persian work is kimyaye saadat the alchemy of happiness.
The film chronicles the complications that occurred when two philadelphia, pennsylvania. The alchemy of happiness by al ghazzali claud field, translator b. Feb 09, 2018 alghazali was a famous islamicpersian polymath and philosopher of the early medieval era. Release dates 1 also known as aka 2 release dates italy 22 october 2004 festival of cinema and religion also known as aka original title al ghazali. Preface renan, whose easygoing mind was the exact antithesis to the intense earnestness of ghazzali, called him the most original mind among arabian philosophers. Mar 14, 2011 imam al ghazali alchemist of happiness al ghazali c. With dariush arjmand, mitra hajjar, ghorban nadjafi, robert powell. Imam al ghazali alchemist of happiness islam and islamic laws. The alchemist of happiness by ovidio salazar this beautiful film explores the life and impact of the greatest spiritual and legal philosopher in islamic history. Alghazalis alchemy of happiness, part ii hesiods corner.
His path of love influenced thinkers such as aquinas and maimonides, shaping the philosophy of the west. From babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration. Al ghazali the alchemist of happiness edit youtube. It is one of the outstanding works of 11thcenturypersian literature. Exploring the life and impact of the greatest spiritual and legal philosopher in islamic history, this film examines ghazali s existential crisis of faith that arose from his rejection of. Exploring the life and impact of the greatest spiritual and legal philosopher in islamic history, this film examines ghazali s existential crisis of faith that arose from his rejection of religious dogmatism, and reveals profound parallels with our own times. Oct 22, 2004 no quotes approved yet for al ghazali. Al ghazali offers a via media for islam today, a sign of hope that extremism will not have the final word, and, perhaps most importantly, that islam has a wealth of beauty and truth. The alchemy of happiness online library of liberty. Simply enter your details below and we will send you an email when al ghazali the alchemy of happiness is back in stock. Alghazali essentially formulates two main arguments for what he views as a. The alchemy of happiness is a rewritten version of the revival of the.
It examines alghazalis existential crisis of faith that arose from his rejection of religious dogmatism and in the process reveals profound parallels with our own times. Part 1 part 2 part 3 part 4 part 5 part 6 part 7 part 8 part 9. The presentation is clear, the references to al ghazali s works are lucid and the gentle but firm linking of this wonderful man to the early 21st century is great. Transform man from baseness to purity, this transformation is through increasing knowledge of god. All his life he had aimed to know the deep reality of things, and his mental powers had led him to eminence.
The alchemy of happiness 1097 alghazzali as a professor of islamic jurisprudence in baghdad s nizamiyyah college, alghazzali was considered one of the leading minds of his day. Alghazali the alchemist of happiness imtiaz philosophy 12. The alchemy of happiness ebook written by al ghazali. The work emphasized the importance of observing the ritual requirements of islam, the actions that would lead to. Last, but possibly our favorite documentary of all time, alghazali. The alchemy of happiness by hujjatulislam imam abu hamid alghazali, rahimahullah the book was originally written by imam ghazali in persian. Alghazali is one of the greatest islamic theologians, metaphysician and philosophical thinkers. Ii has been borrowed by jalaluddin rumi from ghazzali. Documentary films dvd film collection libguides at duquesne. He was a muslim scholar, law specialist, rationalist, and spiritualist of persian descent. The alchemy of happiness by abu hamid alghazali, abu.
The alchemy of happiness was a book written by abu. Sep 03, 2011 from babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration. This builds on his previous chapters of knowledge of the self leading to a knowledge of god and understanding of judgment. He wrote a variety of texts but one of his most famous was the alchemy of happiness. Its about the the life of abu hamid muhammad ibn muhammad alghazali. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the alchemy of happiness.
Al ghazali the alchemist of happiness documentary trailer. Al ghazali, abu hamid 10581111 al ghazali is one of the greatest islamic jurists, theologians and mystical thinkers. Dalam kes ini, ghorban nadjafi berlakon sebagai imam alghazali. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Chapter i on knowledge of the soul, and how knowledge of the soul is the key to the knowledge of god o seeker after the divine mysteries. Al ghazali, the alchemy of happiness online library of liberty. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. The alchemist of happiness memaparkan riwayat hidup imam alghazali melalui 3 kaedah utama yang saling diselangselikan sepanjang filem ini berlangsung selama lebih kurang 80 minit. Exploring the life and impact of the greatest spiritual and legal philosopher in islamic history, this film examines ghazalis existential crisis of faith that arose from his rejection of. He wrote a variety of texts but one of his most famous was the alchemy of happiness islam understands man in through a teleological anthropology. Al ghazali the alchemist of happiness 2004 youtube bu hamed mohammad.
Abu hamid muhammad alghazzali 10581111 is one of the most important religious figures in islamic history. Alghazalis the alchemy of happiness great books course originally written in persian for a popular audience ca. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment. Jun 06, 20 al ghazali the alchemist of happiness edit.
The alchemy of happiness is al ghazalis own abridgement of this colossal work. Ovidio salazar 2004 born in 1058 in tus, khorasan, in presentday iran, abu hamid alghazali was one of the most original thinkers the world has known. The first four chapters of the alchemy of happiness are a commentary on the. Mar 24, 2015 theory of happiness according to alghazali 1.
As an intellectual and thinker, ghazalis legacy is. The movie is on sale via the matmedia website which includes a trailer from the film. France 2 islam alghazali lalchimiste du bonheur avec t. Watch alghazali the alchemist of happiness now on your favorite device. The alchemy of happiness by imam alghazzali translated by claud field 1910 notes in are editorial notes that were not in the original copy of this work. He was born in tabaran, a town in the district of tus, khorasan now part of iran. Matmedia production films dvd documentary region 0 exploring the life and impact of the greatest spiritual and legal philosopher in islamic history, this film examines ghazali s existential crisis of faith that arose from his rejection of religious dogmatism, and reveals profound parallels with our own times. Although he is not from everlasting, yet he lives for ever. The alchemy of happiness kimiyaesaadat by imam muhammad al ghazali. The alchemy of happiness kimiyaesaadat by imam muhammad alghazali.
Ghazzalis the alchemy of happiness, written toward the end of his life, provides a succinct introduction to both the theory and practice of sufism islamic mysticism. The alchemy of happiness by abu hamid alghazali, abu hamid. Abu hamid muhammad bin muhammad alghazali or al ghazzali 105891111 was born some seven years before the battle of hastings, the norman conquest that transformed england. Alghazzali the alchemy of happiness tom butlerbowdon. Alghazali the alchemist of happiness 2004 on vimeo. Exploring the life and impact of the greatest spiritual and legal philosopher in islamic history, this film examines ghazalis existential crisis of faith that arose from his rejection of religious dogmatism, and reveals profound parallels with our own times.
The alchemist of happiness al ghazali lived at a time similar to the one we live in today, when the inward and outward practices of islam had become divided and a collective spiritual crisis of the heart prevailed. Alghazalis the alchemy of happiness leisure learning. Complete translation of imam ghazalis kimiya alsaadat. He was also involved in sufi practices from an early age. Most of the parts are universitys professors talking about things that they will never. The believed date of alghazalis birth, as given by ibn aljawzi, is ah 450 10589. He learned various branches of traditional islamic religious sciences in his home town of tus, gurgan and nishapur in the northern part of iran. Alghazali on the manners relating to eating let us notify you when this product is back in stock. Oct 10, 20 al ghazali is one of the greatest islamic theologians, metaphysician and philosophical thinkers. He was born around 1058 in tabaran a town near the district of tus, which lies in current day iran. Every evening during exam season, as the sun sets over conakry, guinea. Alghazali was a famous islamicpersian polymath and philosopher of the early medieval era. Hujat al islam abu hamid muhammad alghazzali ghazali altusi. The alchemy of happiness by imam al ghazzali youtube.
Feb 11, 2018 continuing our examination of al ghazalis alchemy of happiness, we turn to knowledge of the world and why knowledge of this world is important for coming to understand a knowledge of the next. A subtle and moving account of the spiritual journey of one of the worlds most influential mystics. Abu hamid alghazali was one of the worlds most influential scholars and saints. When we first subscribed to alchemiya two months ago, shortly after it.
The alchemist of happiness film konusu exploring the life and impact of the greatest spiritual and legal philosopher in islamic history, this film examines ghazalis existential crisis of faith that arose from his rejection of religious dogmatism, and reveals profound parallels with our own times. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. His father died when he was young, having entrusted one of his sufi friends with the education of his two sons. Abu hamid muhammad al ghazzali 10581111 is one of the most important religious figures in islamic history. Al ghazali, the alchemy of happiness, by mohammed alghazzali, the mohammedan philosopher, trans. The first four chapters of the alchemy of happiness are a. The alchemist of happiness alghazali lived at a time similar to the one we live in today, when the inward and outward practices of islam had become. Exploring the life and impact of the greatest spiritual and legal philosopher in islamic history, this film examines ghazalis existential crisis of. Ghazali became known as the proof of islam and his path of love and spiritual. The alchemist of happiness 2004 is a documentary movie starring dariush arjmand and mitra hajjar. Buy the alchemy of happiness cosimo classics by alghazzali, field, claud isbn. Watch alghazali the alchemist of happiness prime video. Know, o beloved, that man was not created in jest or at random, but marvellously made and for some great end.
Besides being a major influence in the muslim world, the west has also felt his effect. Alghazzali, or, alghazali, the author of the alchemy of happiness, was a persian theologian, philosopher, and prolific sunni muslim author, and is regarded as one of the great thinkers of islam. The work emphasized the importance of observing the ritual requirements of islam, the actions that would lead to salvation, and avoidance of sin. Full of wisdom and compassion, the alchemy of happiness is replete with telling comparisons and penetrating allegories. The alchemy of happiness by hujjatulislam imam abu hamid al ghazali, rahimahullah the book was originally written by imam ghazali in persian.
The alchemy of happiness 1097 al ghazzali as a professor of islamic jurisprudence in baghdad s nizamiyyah college, al ghazzali was considered one of the leading minds of his day. Documentary exploring the life and impact of one of the greatest spiritual and legal philosophers in islamic history. Modern estimates place it at ah 448 10567, on the basis of certain statements in alghazalis correspondence and autobiography. New haven sda temple brooklyn, ny recommended for you 2. Haque, amber 2004, psychology from islamic perspective. Dec 01, 2010 buy the alchemy of happiness cosimo classics by al ghazzali, field, claud isbn. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. The kimiyayi saadat was written towards the end of his life shortly before 499 ah1105 ad. This alone, he believed, could produce ultimate happiness. Alghazalis alchemy of happiness, part i hesiods corner. That is, humanity has an end and that end is happiness which comes about by selfknowledge, knowledge of god, and obedience to the sharia. Islam understands man in through a teleological anthropology.
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