Al Ghazali- The Alchemy of Happiness

Man was not created without purpose; though mortal, his essence endures eternally. His physical form is humble and earthly, but his spirit is divine. By cleansing himself of base desires, he can rise above lust and anger to embody angelic virtues.

This spiritual transformation, akin to turning base metals into gold, is subtle and profound. It involves turning away from worldly distractions toward God through four kinds of knowledge: of God, Self, This World, and the Hereafter. Imam al-Ghazali challenges superficial piety and empty words, guiding readers to true contentment of the heart—the gateway to spiritual insight.

Originally crafted in Persian as a concise version of his 12th-century masterpiece, Ihya Ulum al-Din, this edition is a carefully revised English translation.

Author: Imam Al-Ghazali based on the translation by Claude Field

134 pages