Spiritual Life from the Viewpoint of Imam Mohammad Ghazali

Document Type : مقالات علمی پژوهشی

Authors
A. salmanpoor Gamchi 1
M. R. Adli 2
B. A. Ghanbari 3
1 in Religion and Mysticism, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch,Tehran, Iran
2 Department of Religions and Mysticism , Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch,Tehran, Iran (Corresponding Author)
3 Department of Religions and Mysticism, ,Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch,Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Feelings of spiritual hollowness and fading away spirituality are characteristics of the present century. Also, the emergence of false spiritual schools has led to the collapse of spiritual life. Since the innate needs of man can be met only with true spirituality and obedience to the commands and prohibitions of the God almighty. And by obeying those commands and prohibitions, spirituality takes root in human beings and the thirst of human nature will be quenched by the refreshing spirituality hence, taking care of spiritual life is one of the essential anthropological necessities of human beings. The purpose of this research is to analyze Imam Mohammad Ghazali's views on "spiritual life" and the study of the components of this life from his perspective. To achieve this goal, there is need to examine and explain the verses of Holy Qur'an and refer to the interpretations on the one hand and explaining Ghazali's approach in the books Al-Ehya Ulom al-din and Kimiya-e- Saadat. This is done by a descriptive method and the analysis Al-Ghazali's views in the form of documents. The result of research is aimed at: promoting the knowledge of God and institutionalizing duties of worship and creating motivation for the growth of genuine religious spirituality. Among the feasible successes is the allegiance to the prophetic tradition, repentance and return to glorious God, cultivating virtues and repelling vices and fighting vile desires.

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The Journal of Research in Humanities
Volume 28, Issue 3
September 2021
Pages 173-194