Ghazali and Prayer

• Main Author: Nakamura, Kojiro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Petaling Jaya, Selangor Islamic Book Trust 2001
• Subjects: al-Ghazzali > 1058-1111; Islam > Prayers and devotions; Prayer > Islam
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• Physical Description: 157 pages 22 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references pages [148]-157
• ISBN: 9839154362; 9789839154368

Abu Hamid Ghazali (d.1111) ranks among the greatest of Muslim thinkers. This is the first extensive study of Imam Ghazali's theory of prayer (dhikr and du'a) and demonstrates its significance and application in the daily programme of divine offices. The author is Professor of Islamic Studies at Obirin University and Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo.