Gazali 1
Who was Imam al-Ghazali?
A very famous Muslim scholar and philosopher revived the religion
When he left his esteemed position in madrasah he moved to another city, what job did he find there?
cleaner of the masjid floor
When he was a child and student in Nishapur what did happen on the way that changed his perspective about knowledge.
thieves came upon his caravan and destroyed his class notes.
When he was the most popular teacher of his time, what bad things did he notice about himself
arrogance, not enough courage to leave his comfort zone (maybe laziness)
What was Gazali's father doing to support the family?
The father wove cloth on a loom to support the family.
What exactly did the thief tell Gazali about his knowledge that diligently recorded on paper
One thief said, “All you know is written on papers and can so easily be taken away from you? What kind of knowledge is THAT?!?”
What happened to him one day when he was teaching that changed his life?
He lost his voice, he was in the middle of his teaching but lost his voice.
What did the Imam learn on his journey?
How to beautify his heart and connect with Divine, how to be closer to Allah Almighty.
What lesson did he get after the words of the thief about his notes
al-Ghazali realized that true knowledge has
to become part of you – the way you live and act!
Where did he go after he made good arrangements for his family?
Damascus
When did he live - approximately
1058–1111
What were the names of Gazali brothers?
Muhammed and Ahmed
Where was he born?
Tus (Horasan, Iran)
What is the quote of Gazali about knowledge?
“The beginning of knowledge is to remain silent, then to listen, then to preserve it, then to act upon it, and finally to spread it”
Who was the teacher of Gazali Brothers in Nishapur.
There they had a truly great and intelligent teacher named Imam al-Juwayni.