Al-Ghazali the alchemist of happiness [video recording]

by Ghazali (Contributor)

Other authorsSimon van der Borgh (screenplay), Ovidio Salazar (Produced and Directed)

DVD, 2006

Publication

London : Matmedia Productions, 2006. One disc, 80 min.

Call number

DVD / Front Desk

Barcode

DVD-0112

ISBN

1901383245 / 9781901383249

Collections

Your library, Adult Materials, video recordings

CSS Library Notes

Description: Al-Ghazali: The Alchemist of Happiness 2004
Born in 1058 in Tus, Khorasan, in present-da y Iran, Abu Hamid al-Ghazali was one of the most original thinkers the world has known. Besides being a major influence in the Muslim world, the West has also felt his effect. He influenced major figures of medieval philosophy such as Thomas Aquinas and Moses Maimonides, who shaped the philosophy of the Latin West.
This film sets out to discover who al-Ghazali was and whether we, living in the 21st Century can still find relevance in his teaching. -- from publisher

FY2007 / jvsn

Library's review

This 80 min. documentary explores the life, philosophy, teachings and influence of the 11-12th century Sufi Al-Ghazali. In English with occasional Farsi and English subtitles.

Physical description

4.75 inches

Description

Explores the life and impact of the greatest spiritual and legal philosopher in Islamic history, and sets out to discover who al-Ghazali was and whether we, living in the 21st century can still find relevance in his teaching. The film examines Ghazali's existential crisis of faith that arose from his rejection of religious fanaticism, revealing profound parallels with our own times. Ghazali became known as the Proof of Islam and his path of love and spiritual excellence overcame the pitfalls of the organised religion of his day.