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Guidance, Tolerance, and the Reverent Mindset in theThought of al-Ghazzali and Symeon.

Authors :
Highland, James
Source :
Muslim World. Apr2004, Vol. 94 Issue 2, p259-273. 15p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Discusses the importance of a reverent mindset in promoting tolerance and compassion between Muslim and Christian faiths, with reference to writings by philosophers Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazzali and Symeon the New Theologian. Stories written by Ghazzali which focus on finding God among the material aspects of the world; Views on spiritual warfare; Information on Ghazzali's renunciation of the world; Experiences that are important in spiritual transformation according to Symeon.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00274909
Volume :
94
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Muslim World
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
13151054
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1478-1913.2004.00051.x